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Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring

August 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how to shir fabric with elasti thread. Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to make stretchy gathers. You’ll often find it on the bodice of sundresses or strapless dresses. I’ve also seen it as… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Pleated half apron trimmed with ribbon

August 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this pleated half apron, trimmed with a pretty ribbon at the hem and the waistband. Ribbon also creates a couple of stripes across the skirt. They made theirs out of a linen and added some… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Shoulder patch t-shirt

August 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights added a shoulder patch to a shirt that she made for her son. This is such a cool addition for a little boy’s shirt! (Or a girl’s shirt, but boys’ shirts tend to be trickier to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry bikini top

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How cute is this strawberry bikini top! Squee!! Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns made it, starting with a plain bikini top and adding the crocheted embellishments. It’s a simple DIY, and she’s got a quick tute on her blog telling… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oversized dimensional flower for a t-shirt, or maybe a pillow

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make an oversized dimensional flower applique, what she calls a “big ol’ puffy ribbon flower”. I love it!! If you know a little girl, I’m pretty sure they would, too. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple training pants with side snaps

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights is gearing up for potty training her son. She made a set of training pants to help him with the transition. She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. They’re made from regular underwear, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wide headband for runners from t-shirt knit

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jane at Maiden Jane shows how to make a wide headband from stretch knit fabric, perfect for running or other activities when you want to pull your hair back. The stretch knit fabric fits snug but not too tight. If… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add flirty frilly ruffles to a swimsuit bottom

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how she frillified a swimsuit bottom with rows of ruffles. They’re colorful and fun, and also a little flirty. It’s a cute way to add personality to a plain swimsuit. Go to her tute … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Strapless maxi dress with deep ruffle hem

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this strapless maxi dress with a deep ruffle hem. It’s made from a lightweight jersey, a fabric that will be comfortable in the summer weather and also… Read more ...

Lookie: Sew Chibi birthday dress with a glitter gel playmat applique

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I always feel a little tingle down my spine when I see that Kataryna Borders from Sew Chibi has made a dress for one of her daughters. I love her brain! That girl is mad with the awesome details, the… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Cute summer shorts

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shares the pattern she used to make a pair of summer shorts for herself. They fit snugly and have a narrow waistband. They’re short enough to be flirty but still long enough to keep everything covered… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy knit swimsuit cover-up

July 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a swimsuit cover-up from knit fabric. It’s made like a pillowcase dress, though in an adult size, so it’s quick and easy to sew up. Go to Sew4Home for the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to sew a cuff on pants or shorts

July 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put a cuff on a pair of pants or shorts. Her tutorial is part of a Sewing 101 series on her blog where she answers questions submitted by her readers. Go to her … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Girl’s two-piece tankini swimsuit

July 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a girl’s two-piece tankini swimsuit. The simple lines and the striped fabric remind me of the suits you can get from Mini Boden. She gives it contrast straps and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little Kid Kimono Set in 0-3 month size

July 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Laura from Craftstorming shares a free pattern for making this sweet kimono set for a baby. Her free pattern includes the kimono style top and matching pants, both made from a stretch knit to be soft against baby’s tender skin. … Read more ...