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Tutorial: Make a doll backpack from a cosmetic bag

September 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Doll It Up shows how she transformed an inexpensive cosmetic bag into a cute new backpack for an 18″ doll. It was a circular cosmetic pouch with a zipper already installed around the side, and it happened to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kid sized turban hat

September 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Eri from Llevo el Invierno shares a free pattern for making a turban style hat for a child. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric and fits snug around the head. The pattern is fairly simple and would be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew patchwork bowl from denim scraps

September 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Henry Happened shows what to do with scraps of denim left over from your various jeans recycling and refashioning projects. You can turn them into a little patchwork bowl! There’s no sewing required, just scraps of fabric, Mod Podge

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Tutorial: Scrappy Strips Zip Pouch

September 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ros from Sew Delicious shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make her Scrappy Strips Zip Pouch. The outside of the zippered bag is pieced from strips of scrap fabric. The lining is a solid piece, but smaller… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make button tabs for cuffed shorts

September 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from Sew Very shares a tutorial showing how to add button tabs to cuffed shorts. You can add the step in when making a pair of shorts. They’re particularly cute on the sailor shorts that she made! Or, for … Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s reversible fabric headband

September 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Pamela from Sovanisa used scraps left over from making some dresses for her daughters, to make matching headbands. They’re reversible. A bit of elastic at the bottom keeps them snug on the head. She shares the pattern she used, with… Read more ...

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 ...