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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 ...

Tutorial: Make a fancy coat hanger with a fabric cover

April 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar turned a humble coat hanger into something that looks pretty hanging in your closet. She created a simple fabric cover for it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. You can make one out… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cabana Shorts for girls

April 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern for making girl’s cabana shorts. They come to the knees and fit loose through the legs. A ruffle around the bottom is a cute detail. The pattern is for a size… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap ribbon Christmas gift card holders

April 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loftshows what you can do with all your left over bits of ribbon. Use a reverse applique technique to create these cute gift card holders! Go to her blog for the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Suede bookcovers and handmade journals

April 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these cool suede bookcovers. She also shows how to make the journals that fit inside. Go to her blog for the DIY. [photo from Lil Blue Boo]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s knot dress

April 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s knot dress. The pattern is the same one as her Summer Picnic Dress, though adapted to give it adjustable knotted straps. Her free pattern comes… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Big kid bib

April 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

We all know that babies make a mess when they eat, but toddlers and preschoolers are messy eaters, too. Serger Pepper shows how to make a bib for a toddler or preschooler. It’s made from an absorbant terry cloth, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl bags with personality

April 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

These little vinyl bags that Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun made are soo cute! They’re colorful and fun and each has its own personality. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. The basic bag… Read more ...