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Sewing Tutorial: Vintage-inspired maxi dress refashion

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Curly Pops shows how she refashioned a basic maxi tank dress. She shortens it and gives it a vintage-inspired look with a contrasting Peter Pan collar, belt, and pockets. Go to her blog to see how to do it.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Smocked baby romper

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a baby romper with elastic thread shirring/smocking at the top. The stretchy top and tie straps give flexibility in fit. She gives measurements to make one in a size 12-18 months, but… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Placemat bibs

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE joings the Vintage May blog series (hosted by Craftiness is Optional and Skirt as Top) with a tutorial showing how to make baby bibs out of quilted fabric placemats. The large size and the quilted layers provide… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: T-shirt maxi dress a tween will love

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a maxi dress. My tween-age daughter would love this!! And it looks to be a quick & easy sew, too. The bodice and sleeves are a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giraffe fleece coat or costume

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how she created this giraffe hoodie for her son. It’s a basic hoodie pattern (Simplicity 5632) made out of a giraffe print fleece, and with ears and a tail added… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ruffled sundress

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Over at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom, Jamie shows you how to make this cute ruffled sundress. This style works for any age, toddler through adult. You can make it from any lightweight fabric, though I think her choice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ladder stitch that closes softies and pillows

May 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever wondered how people close up softies and pillows without their stitches showing? The secret is the ladder stitch. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make this stitch. Go to her tute. [photo from Patchwork Posse]… Read more ...

Six Months of Softies patterns

May 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World brings together a group of talented softie designers in her Six Months of Softies pattern club. Subscribers get a new softie pattern each month. The pattern for this month is Barn Owl Girl, by… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity scarf with a twist

May 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elvira from Chez Vies shows how to make an infinity scarf with a twist. I mean that literally. She puts a twist in the scarf as she sews it up. That one extra step creates a beautiful drape when the… Read more ...

Tutorial: La Petite Pouch

May 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Louise Wackerman from at I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make her La Petite Pouch. It’s a long, thin pouch with a flap over the top. I’m loving the colorful snaps she… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ladder V-neck t-shirt refashion

May 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Wobisobi shows how to make this off the shoulder ladder V-neck t-shirt. It’s refashioned from a plain boxy tee like you can get from a craft or discount store. (Use a shirt at least one size too big… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jellyfish finger puppets

May 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to make a simple jellyfish finger puppet. The body is made from felt, with ribbon streamers stitched to the bottom. They’re quick to make. In… Read more ...

Tutorial: Alternative silk dying using Kool-Aid, food color, and Easter egg dye

May 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rachael Rabbit experimented with alternative dyes for some play silks (long, colorful silk scarves for children’s pretend play), including Easter egg dye, food coloring, and Kool-Aid. Because the play silks would be handled by her young daughter, she wanted the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar applique t-shirt

May 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to add a faux Peter Pan collar to a t-shirt. Instead of making a full-on collar, she appliques the rounded collar shapes around the front neck, with some mini pom pom fringe… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wired fabric headbands

May 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a wired fabric headband. The wire in the edges holds the shape when you wrap it around your head. Go to her blog for the tute. [photo from Mama Says… Read more ...