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Tutorial: Drawstring backpack from an old sweatshirt

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane shows how to make a drawstring backpack out of an old sweatshirt. I love this idea!! The heavy sweatshirt material will make a sturdy backpack. If there’s a logo or pockets (or other details), they’ll look… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy crop top t-shirt refashion

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Natasha from Little Pink Monster had a t-shirt that was too big and shapeless for her, so she remade it into a much cuter crop top. She used a boxy crop cop that fit her as a guide, shortening it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalkcloth lunch bag you can decorate and redecorate

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Skip To My Lou shows how to make a lunch bag that you can decorate and redecorate to your heart’s content. That’s because it’s made out of chalkcloth. Brilliant!! Use chalk markers to decorate it for a semi-permanent design that… Read more ...

Pam’s tips for sewing on denim

August 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Whether from recycled old jeans or purchased yardage, denim is a well-loved fabric for many projects. It’s sturdy and it wears beautifully. But the thickness of the fabric can make it difficult to sew, especially when bulky seams intersect. Pam… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidered vinyl plant markers

August 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sewing Parts Online shows how to make these embroidered vinyl plant markers. The twig stakes and brown vinyl are perfectly charming and rustic for a garden, far more attractive than the little informational labels that come with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl chevron dress from Re-fashioned daddy’s striped t-shirt

August 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Terri from Blue House Joys turned some of her husband’s old t-shirts into cute new dresses for her little girls. Because of how she placed the pattern pieces for the A-line dress, the stripes on the shirts became chevrons on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric luggage tag

August 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make this fabric luggage tag. It has a pocket with a clear plastic window where you can slide in a card with your name. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little fleece bows for dolls

August 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shows how to make an itty fleece bow for a softie or doll. For a boy doll, they can be a stylish bow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered running belt

August 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a running belt. I need to make one of these !! It’s a wide belt with a zippered pocket to hold your keys, phone, and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Shoulder button baby onesie

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a baby onesie with buttons across the shoulders. It’s a variation on her previously published baby onesie pattern (free pattern, by the way). The buttons are functional, so besides being a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle 4 t-shirts into one color blocked maxi dress

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shows how you can make this color blocked maxi dress out of a stack of old t-shirts. One shirt becomes the bodice, and three more get pieced together to make the long skirt. Because the bodice and sleeves… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snow White t-shirt for a grown-up princess

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Little girls aren’t the only ones who want to dress up like princesses. Sometimes grown-ups want to dress up, too. Especially for a family trip to Disneyland. Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how she made a Snow White t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Towel Vest swim cover up

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady made this Towel Vest swim cover-ups from a towel. It slip on like a jacket, with ties at the front to keep it put. The design is based on a cover-up that her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy knit pants

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to sew a pair of knit pants. It’s a quick, easy project. You can make your won pattern using a pair of sweat pants that fit you. The stretch knit will have the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Boy Romper

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a romper for a baby boy. Rompers are long-time favorite babywear. You can make it up in a fresh new print, or go for a more classic fabric. Her pattern… Read more ...