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Sewing Tutorial: Burberry inspired metallic sleeve t-shirt

April 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Inspired by the metallic accents seen on a Burberry runway, Daniel from Studs and Buttonholes refashioned a t-shirt to give it metallic lame sleeves. Oh, how I am loving this!! Go to his blog for the tutorial. [photo from Studs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love Bunny skirt and matching softie

April 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Love Bunny Skirt. It’s a little girl’s skirt with a patchwork hem and appliqued bunny silhouettes. But she doesn’t stop there. She’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Laminated cotton pocket bib

April 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Amber from JRox Designs posts at Craftaholics Anonymous with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pocket bib. It’s made from laminated cotton

so it wipes clean easily. The pattern comes in two sizes – a smaller one for… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Holiday Heroine Cape Tank

April 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The Holiday Heroine Cape Tank is part capelet, part tank top. The pattern is from Hot Patterns and you can download it for free at Fabric.com. The downloadable pattern includes sizes 6 – 26. Go to the download.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sock stick horse

April 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DIY Sock Stick Horses from The Country Chic Cottage

Angie from The Country Chic Cottage shows how you can DIY a stick horse toy. The horse’s face is actually made from a thick sock, embellished with button eyes and felt ears and a yarn mane. Go to her blog … Read more ...

Free Sewing Tutorial: Swimsuit coverup tunic

April 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Spring has finally arrived, and summer won’t be far behind. Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how you can make a new swimsuit coverup. It’s long-sleeved and tunic length, and made from a lightweight knit fabric. The design is inspired by… Read more ...

Idea file: Lace collar vest refashion

April 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows the vest she updated with a thrifted lace collar. I’m loving the contrast between the brown corduroy and the romantic lace collar. Go to her blog to read more about her refashion. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Pixie Dust Dress with handkerchief hem

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making her Pixie Dust Dress for little girls. It has a buttoned crossover bodice, a wide sash, and a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem. Go to … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Boden-inspred upcycled t-shirt shorts

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from I Am Mama, Hear Me Roar upcycled a striped t-shirt into a new pair of shorts for her little boy. The look is inspired by some knit shorts she saw in a Mini-Boden catalog. They’re quick and easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cat ear bowler hat

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

We love kitty cats at our house. Specifically, we love black cats. We have four of them. So when I saw this cat ear black bowler hat DIY by Ally from Now That’s Pretty and The Ukelele Workshop, I… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5-minute pillowcase

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for a simple pillowcase you can make in just 5 minutes. It’s made from two coordinating prints – one for the body of the pillow, and another for the trim down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancify a bra for a backless shirt

April 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Backless dresses and tops seem like a great idea until you factor in the underwear. How does one wear a bra under a backless shirt? Elle from Pearls & Scissorsshows what to do. She rehabs an old bra, replacing… Read more ...

Tutorial: I’m A Rock doorstop

April 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Eva Monleón from Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make her I’m A Rock Doorstop. The faux rock softie has a sweet smily face stitched on. He’s stuffed with pebbles and polyfil to give… Read more ...

Tutorial: Inside Out Bag with neon trim

April 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This Inside Out Bag by The Purl Bee puts the seam allowances on the outside and turns them into a design element. The bag is made from a neutral linen, with the seams all finished in neon bias tape. They… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower bouquet

April 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loftshows how you can create a bouquet of beautiful fabric flowers. The fabric for the blooms and the leaves came from outgrown clothing, though you could also use new yardage if you wanted. She also… Read more ...