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Sewing Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go patchwork baby bib

November 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how she created this patchwork baby bib. She uses a quilt-as-you-go technique. The small pieces of fabric make this a good project for using up scraps. She used a free baby bib pattern… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring maternity skirt

November 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how you can make a super comfy drawstring maternity skirt. Elastic can start cutting in or irritating you as your belly grows, but a drawstring is infinitely adjustable. You can make it as loose… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ender’s Game Dragon Army infinity scarf

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings was so excited about the release of the Ender’s Game movie that she made herself a new infinity scarf. It’s a quick project, one she was able to complete in just 20 minutes. The scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use kid’s jeans to make a pajama pants pattern

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you want to sew a pair of pajama pants for your child, you don’t have to go out and buy a pattern. You have what you need to make your own pattern right there in their closet. Liz from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Replace a jeans waistband to eliminate muffin top

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane liked just about everything about her new jeans – except for one important thing. The waistband. It came too low and hit her at the fullest part of her belly, which was not only uncomfortable but… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Faux fur throw blanket

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Faux fur is trending in clothing and in home decor right this season. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a faux fur throw blanket. It’s a warm, inviting accent for a room. She used a 66″ wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot pads

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

These leaf pot holders by Cheryl from Sew Can Do go from oven to your table, serving a double function as pot holders and hot pads. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The leaf shapes celebrate the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple shoulder bag for an American Girl doll

November 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Pixie Faire shares a free tutorial for making a simple shoulder bag for American Girl or other 18″ dolls. It’s made from small bits of fabric that you can easily find in your scrap bin. It’s lined with no raw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy peasy pillowcase tote bag

November 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Over at Crafting a Green World, you can see how absolutely easy it is to turn a vintage pillowcase into a new tote for yourself. It takes just one cut and three seams. You’ll need a pillowcase plus a length… Read more ...

Abby talks about safety testing of handmade toys for small children

November 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, has written an excellent blog post about safety requirements for selling handmade toys intended for small children. It’s a confusing topic, and can… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go patchwork baby bib

Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring maternity skirt

Tutorial: Ender’s Game Dragon Army infinity scarf

Tutorial: Use kid’s jeans to make a pajama pants pattern

Tutorial: Replace a jeans waistband to eliminate muffin top

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Faux fur throw blanket

Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot pads

Tutorial: Simple shoulder bag for an American Girl doll

Tutorial: Easy peasy pillowcase tote bag

Abby talks about safety testing of handmade toys for small children

Tutorial: No-slip ribbon headband

Abby explains how darts shape your fabric

Tutorial: Blanket stitch flower applique t-shirt

Tutorial: Last-minute stingray costume

Tutorial: Gumball machine Halloween costume