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Sewing Tutorial: Absorbant pocket bibs for a self-feeding toddler

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shows how you can upcycle an old bath towel into a pair of pocketed bibs for a toddler. Brilliant! The larger bibs provide more coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. The pocket at the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper bag for dolly

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Lea and Lars shows how to make a diaper bag for dolly. The design is based on a simple tote, with pockets on the outside so your child can easily access a dolly diaper or change of clothes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl vintage pillowcase skirt

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shows how a vintage pillowcase can become a cute skirt for a little girl. It’s a quick and easy project since much of the sewing is already done for you. All you have to do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a duffel bag

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make duffel bag. Though the scale is larger, it’s actually not much more difficult than sewing a zippered pouch. It would make a great overnight bag! And think of all the fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl mod A-line with a neck tie stripe

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. ! Look closely. That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie. They share a tutorial showing how you can make one. Go to Simple Simon … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shape hugging maxi dress

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When I think of a maxi dress, I think of a dress with a long gathered skirt. Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a more shape hugging version of the maxi dress. The silhouette is long… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired crochet collar tee

February 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do wanted the look of an Anthropologie tee, but not the price tag that comes with it. She DIY’d her own and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Don’ worry,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tuxedo & tulle toddler dress

February 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs made this t-shirt dress as a Valentine’s outfit for her daughter. But because she went with a navy and white instead of the typical red and white color scheme, she can wear it all year. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Give your t-shirt a contrast pocket

February 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to add a contrast pocket to a plain tee. The simple addition adds a pop of color and pattern to basic shirt. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Merrick’s Art] Looking for more… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffle waist girl shorts, with button tab hems

February 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows the cute Valentine’s outfit for her daughter, including a tutorial showing how she made the shorts. There’s a little ruffle around the top of the waistband, and button tabs on the cuffs. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wide bottomed zippered pouch

February 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loftshows how to make a zippered pouch to hold your most used sewing tools. The wide bottomed pouch will hold scissors, threads, a needlebook, seam ripper and more. But you could also use this pouch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle trimmed tote bag

February 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make a tote bag with ruffled trim around the top. It has boxed corners and is fully reversible. Regardless of which way you have it turned, you’ve got a pocket on the outside… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mod black & white t-shirt

February 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she made her mod black & white t-shirt. The design was inspired by the Chanel Couture Spring 2013 runway. Her DIY combines two t-shirts to get the color blocked plunging vee neck. Love… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart pocket boyfriend cardi

February 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her boyfriend cardi with a Valentine’s flair. She gives it big heart pockets out of contrasting fabric. Her post has the how-to for making the heart pockets, as well as a link… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: : Box pleat bubble shorts for baby

February 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Did you see the little plaid shorts in this week’s Project Run and Play. Suzanne from Winter Wanderings Wonderings & Whatnots made them as part of her entry into this week’s challenge. She made them using a tutorial by Angela… Read more ...