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Sewing Pattern: Bermuda shorts for a child

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how to make a pair of Bermuda shorts for a child. The knee-length shorts have large patch pockets on the front. The ones she made are for her 12-year-old son, and she gives the fabric… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tied scoop back t-shirt dress for a little girl

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make this tied scoop back t-shirt dress for a little girl. Her first post is on her own blog, where she shows how to refashion a little girl’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle hem maxi skirt

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making this ruffle hem maxi skirt. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it’s a comfortable summer skirt that looks cute with a t-shirt or tank. The deep ruffle at the hem… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace trim t-shirt sleeves

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dota Chair shows how to add lace trim to the sleeves of a t-shirt. It’s an easy addition, requiring only a little bit of hand sewing. Though she shows it as a quick… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s summer nightie

July 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates (and co-hosted by Kojo Designs) with a tutorial showing how to make this little girl’s summer nightie. It’s a sleeveless nightgown with a short… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pin property to sew curved softie parts

July 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sewing any curved pieces together can be tricky, but the little curved pieces of a softie can be especially difficult. According to Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom pajama storage pillow

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ros from Sew Delicious made this pom pom trimme

d pillow for her daughter’s bed. Not only is it a cute accessory, it also serves as a place to store her pajamas between bedtimes. A zipper down the middle of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: No-sew strapless t-shirt tunic

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how to make this strapless t-shirt tunic, with no sewing required. She starts with a basic t-shirt like you can get at any discount or craft store. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dinosaur clasp leather clutch

July 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Check out the clasp on this leather clutch! It’s a dinosaur!! His body is split between the front and the back of the bag. From the side, it looks like he’s walking through the bag. The design is by Daniel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stars and Stripes Baby Romper

July 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Stars & Stripes Baby Romper. The romper is a variation on her Summer Breeze dress (free pattern, linked in her post). She uses the dress bodice but replaces the… Read more ...

fREE Tutorial: Bathing suit and t-shirt cover-up refashion

July 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B and Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing teamed up to bring you a tutorial showing how you can make a new look for the beach of pool. They show how to revamp an old swimsuit to give… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt with puff sleeves. The ruffle at the neck is a sweet detail, kind of like a gathered Peter Pan collar. Her free pattern… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled swimsuit cover-up

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Daydream Believers shows how to make this ruffled swimsuit cover-up for girls. It’s actually fairly easy to put together, requiring only straight seams. The ruffled portion of the cover-up is made from pre-ruffled fabric, and the bodice and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Change the neckband on a plain t-shirt

July 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Look at what a difference changing the neckband made on this shirt! This simple change, plus adding a contrast pocket, adds a pop of fun color to an otherwise boring shirt. Grey Luster Girl shows how to do it. Go … Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: No-sew drapey bolero from a long sleeved t-shirt

July 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Aunt Peaches shows how to drapey bolero. It’s a no-sew project, and it’s super fast and super easy to do. She starts with a long sleeved t-shirts, makes some cuts, and then turns it upside down to get the drape… Read more ...