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Tutorial: Coffee cozy armband iPod or pedometer holder

May 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Summer from Dollar Store Crafts turned a dollar store coffee cozy into an armband holder for an iPod or pedometer. And she did it with just a couple of seams. How stinkin’ brilliant is that! Go to Dollar Store Crafts … Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple baby sundress with ruched straps

May 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for a simple baby top or sundress. It has a basic bodice with ruched straps and a gathered skirt (make it long for a dress, shorter for a top). Her pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cloth napkins with mitered corners

May 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Monica from Crafty Nest shows how to make your own cloth napkins with mitered corners. The miter gives the corner a neat, bulk-free finish. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Crafty Nest]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: No-sew lattice cutout t-shirt refashion

April 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

You can create this awesome lattice cutout on a t-shirt using a pair of scissors and some metal studs. Did you notice I didn’t mention a needle and thread? That’s because this is a no-sew technique. Anne from WobiSobi shows… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boho Maxi-Dress

April 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Boho Maxi-Dress for girls. It’s a long sundress with a wide ruffle at the hem and a halter bodice. How perfect is this dress for summer? … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Toddler’s shorts romper refashioned from an adult shirt

April 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a toddler’s shorts romper out of an adult button up shirt. The pintucks on the shirt that she used created a pretty detail on the shorts romper. Snap tape at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s drop waist knit skirt

April 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. . shows how she made this drop waist knit skirt for her little girl. It’s part of an outfit that she calls the Almost Ready For School. Paired with a Peter Pan collar shirt,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Scalloped hem cut off shorts

April 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Aki from Minted Strawberry shows how to make a pair of scalloped cut off shorts. After she gave them a scalloped hem, she took it a couple of steps further, dying them a deep red and then adding a bit… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched beach skirt from swimwear fabric

April 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic shows how to make a ruched beach skirt out of swimwear fabric. The design is inspired by a similar skirt by Lanvin, though her DIY version comes with a much smaller pricetag. Go to her … Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple A-line dress for little girls

April 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this simple A-line dress for little girls. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric. You can use yardage, but for smaller dresses you can also use knit… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Pieced herringbone shorts

April 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Oh, how I am loving these herringbone shorts that Caila from Caila Made made! The herringbone patchwork and bright colors are so much fun! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. She uses a tried-and-true shorts pattern and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll-sized felt birthday party hats

April 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

My little girl loves her dolls. And she loves throwing parties for them. It seems that every day is some doll’s birthday. Maybe I should make up a set of felt doll-sized birthday party hats for them? Daydream Doll Boutique… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s 30-minute jumpsuit from a pajama pants pattern

April 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this awesome girl’s jumpsuit – using a pattern for a pair of pajama pants! The loose fitting jammie pants are easily adapted to make the jumpsuit. And it’s a quick… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Child’s recycled denim gardening apron

April 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can a child’s gardening apron out of an old pair of jeans. I love this idea! The sewing is simple and the recycled denim makes a sturdy apron. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY suspenders

April 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from True Bias guest blogs at Sew, Mama, Sew! with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of suspenders. They’re especially cute when made out of decorative elastic. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]… Read more ...