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Tutorial: Rainbow Dash Halloween costume sew-along

September 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Last year, Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts Toni made a Rainbow Dash Halloween costume for her My Little Pony lovin’ little girl. This year, she’s hosting a sew-along showing how to make one yourself. She kicks off the tutorial series… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Pretty Purple Pinafore for little girls

September 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Pretty Purple Pinafore for little girls. The sundress with a ruffled bodice is made from a white fabric that she dip-dyes in purple for an ombre effect. It… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl empire waist tunic dress

August 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ruby from Zaaberryshares a tutorial for making this little girl’s tunic dress. It has an elastic at an empire waist, a look I love for growing girls as it doesn’t look outgrown too quickly. She makes it from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lower the waistband on a pair of pants

August 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When Liz from Cotton & Curls took a pair of wide leg pants down a size, she also needed to lower the waistband. Assuming there are no drastic changes to the length of the waistband, it’s a relatively easy alteration. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny Kitty plushie

August 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I am an absolute sucker for kitties. I am also a sucker for tiny things. So a free pattern for a tiny kitty plushie? I squealed out loud! The pattern comes from Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a little girl’s romper

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rompers and one piece outfits are easy dressing options for a baby or small child. That is, until it’s diaper change or potty time. Then you’ve got to get the whole thing off the child, take care of business, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible leather and cotton belting bag handles

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless made a set of leather and cotton belting handles for a bag she’s making. The core of the handles is the cotton belting, with leather strips sewn on it. The leather is sewn to both sides… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Convertible swimsuit straps

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sophie from Cirque Du Bebe shows how you can have it all – at least when it comes to your bathing suit. Her DIY convertible swimsuit straps attach to the suit with inconspicuous hooks. When you want your suit to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Happy tooth fairy pillow

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial for making a happy little felt tooth fairy pillow. It’s shaped like a giant tooth and has a small pocket on the back to hold the tooth (and then the money afte the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tahiti Halter Neck Top for little girls

August 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern for her Tahiti Halter Neck Top for little girls. The halter top is shirred at the back, so it stretches to fit instead of sagging. Her pattern is for a size… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated picnic bag

August 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial for making an insulated picnic bag. It’s a bucket-shaped bag with a zipper around the top. The top is a separate drawstring compartment and is deep enough to hold some… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Woven fringe t-shirt sleeves

August 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How utterly fabulous are these fringed t-shirt sleeves! The long fringe is woven across the top. Laura from Trash to Couture shows how you can make it. You’ll make the fringe out of a separate shirt and tuck it into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cropped skinnies with contrast cuffs

August 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Hanna at Pearls & Scissors shows how you can update a pair of pants, turning them into cropped skinnies with contrast cuffs. The cuffs are an unexpected pop of color, modern and snappy, and can be made from any quilting… Read more ...

Idea file: Contrast lace stripes on a t-shirt

August 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Zoe from So, Zo… What Do You Know? posts over at Refashion Co-op, showing how strips of lace can add a feminine touch to a plain tee. The black lace on a the white shirt that she made shows off… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric Halloween Trick of Treat bag with boxed corners

August 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to sew a special Trick or Treat bag. She pieced together three coordinating prints for the outside. Inside, it’s fully lined. Boxed corners… Read more ...