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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 ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peplum tank from an old t-shirt

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make a cute new peplum tank out of an old t-shirt. You could also use yardage, but I find there’s something oh, so satisfying about using free (or almost free) materials to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar sweater refashion

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she refashioned this embellished V-neck sweater into a sleeker, chic-er version of itself. She removed the sleeves and gave it a retro-inspired Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tute.… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Seat Back Entertainment Organizer, plus a tutorial

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Little kids sure need a lot of stuff in the car with them, don’t they? From drink cups to coloring books to tissues and more. Jen from Jennuine Design and A Jennuine Life made a Seat Back Entertainment Organizer to… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt to garter belt refashion

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mikelina from Frankly Made refashioned a t-shirt into a garter belt, and she shares a tutorial showing how. The graphic on the tee makes a sassy piece of lingerie. Go to her blog for the tute. [via Refashion Co-op… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness. She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tulip hem for a wrap skirt or dress

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The skirt on this little girl wrap dress has a curved edge that mimics the petals of a tulip. Perfect for spring!! Anshu from Blooms and Bugs made it and shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her tulip hem … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy table runner

April 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a table runner, quick and easy. It’s made from two coordinating fabrics and folded into a point at either end. Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from Positively Splendid]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scoop back t-shirt refashion

April 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

WobiSobi shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it a scoop back with a loose straps across and metal stud accents. No sewing is required for this refashion. The studs hold the straps in place and also appear… Read more ...

Free pattern: Slobber Monkey Baby Bib

April 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather Bailey shares a free pattern for her Slobber Monkey Baby Bib. Go to her blog for the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from Heather Bailey] Looking for more Bib patterns to sew? Check out these Bib Sewing patterns… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle pants for an 18″ doll

April 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Becky from U Create shows how to use make a pair of ruffle pants for an 18″ doll. They’re made from ruffled fabric, so you won’t be gathering and sewing row after row of ruffles. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cuffs for shorts or pants

April 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem. Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Sewing Rabbit on Craftaholics Anonymous] Looking… Read more ...