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Tutorial: Easy Cocoon Cardigan

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Valerie of Dottie Adele and Threads, Thoughts, Things guests at Shrimp Salad Circus with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Cocoon Cardigan. She shows it from sweater knit for cozy winter wear, but you could also use a … Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s winter beanie

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child’s winter beanie. It’s fully lined, with the outer cut from an old sweater and the lining cut from a soft t-shirt. She also gives a good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric tissue pouch

January 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a simple fabric pouch to hold your tissues. They’re quick to sew up and keep them from getting yucky in your purse. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fleece pajama pants with matching screenprinted t-shirt

January 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a pair of fleece pajama pants, and a screenprinted t-shirt to match. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom] Looking for more… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Pom pom t-shirt neckline

January 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shows how to add pom poms – and an element of fun – to a plain t-shirt neckline. Go to her blog for the tute. [via CraftGawker] [photo from Making Nice in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather patch leggings

January 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jacklyn from Oh By Golly made a plain pair of leggings awesome by adding a couple of leather patches. Notice the asymmetrical placement. Love!! The leather patches were cut from a pair of boots that didn’t fit her. Go to … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Sleep sack with feet

January 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she made a new sleep sack for her nephew. It has holes for his feet so he can walk around while in his warm sleep suit. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add cut-in side pockets to a t-shirt

January 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lladybird joins the Stretch Yourself series on sewing with knits (hosted by Miriam of Mad Mim and Miranda of One Little Minute.), showing how to make adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to add cut-in side pockets. Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine appliqued kitchen towel

January 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to add a pretty Valentine’s applique to a kitchen towel. Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from The Sewing Loft] Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects… Read more ...

Idea file: Doll skirt tutorial inspires a child’s Valentine’s outfit

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been known to use tutorials for little girl outfits to make cool clothes for my daughter’s 18″ doll. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs did the opposite. She was inspired by a tutorial for making a doll skirt, but… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Back seat car cover and organizer for road trips

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve taken kids on a road trip, you know what havoc they can wreak on the back seat. Crayons, papers, snacks strewn everywhere. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has a solution. It’s a seat cover and organizer to protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated tulle sleeve detail

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a fun pleated tulle sleeve detail. Get the tute. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny security blanket

January 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this bunny security blanket as a special gift for a brand new baby. Isn’t the cutest? She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Birthday Girl cardigan

January 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa fromLBG Studioshares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made the yellow cardigan that was part of her winning Birthday Girl look (for the Party Dress remix challenge). This is such a smart… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy camera strap cover

January 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ruby from Zaaberry made a pretty new cover for her camera strap, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just a few straight seams to complete. The cover is stitched to… Read more ...