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Tutorial: Zippered vinyl storage bags with fabric toppers

August 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts makes these zippered vinyl storage bags to organize toys and toiletries and other small items. The sides are made from a clear vinyl so it’s easy to see the contents. They’re topped with a fabric print… Read more ...

Free pattern: Short-sleeved t-shirt for an 18″ doll

August 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade, and author of Quiet Book Patterns, shares a free pattern for making a short-sleeved t-shirt for an 18″ doll. If you don’t have knit yardage (or scraps from previous projects), why not hit your donate… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Little girl’s paper bag dress

August 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Caila Made to find out how to make this adorable little girl’s paper bag dress. It’s a simple little sundress with a gathered top and a ruffle across the top. It’s sweet for summer, but keep in… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knit dress from a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts

August 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing shows how she made this knit dress out of a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts. This project is actually a remake of the first dress she ever made – way back in 1982, when she saw… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It turned a clearance sale – and far too big for her – t-shirt into this ruched tee. She took the extra width off the sides so it fits her figure, but kept the extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tulika Tote, a convertible bag with 4 looks

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Tulika Tote. It’s a roomy tote with oversized grommets attaching the handles. It’s fully lined and has boxed bottoms. But even better,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fitted tunic from a Re-fashioned button-up shirt and a t-shirt

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Grey Luster Girl guest blogs over at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to refashion an oversized man’s button up shirt and a t-shirt into a fitted tunic. The bodice and sleeves will come from the t-shirt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim pencil pouch from old jeans

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Maz from Bee a Crafter shows how you can make a simple pencil pouch out of a scrap of denim. She got all the fabric she needed from the bottom portion of an old jean’s leg. It’s quick to sew… Read more ...

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 ...