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Video tutorial: Sew a little girl’s kimono style cardigan or dress

January 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda and Jaime from Prudent Baby share a video tutorial showing how you can make this kimono style cardigan for a young child out of an adult sweatshirt. It would be cute as a little jacket, but you can easily… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Biased Bibs for baby

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Biased Bibs. They’re simple baby bibs that tie at the back and are edged with bias tape. A set of these would make a great gift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod Bag Refashion

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shows what she did with a thrifted leather bag. She cut off the top and replaced it with handprinted fabric, keeping the original straps and hardware. Wow! What a difference the fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monster hand warmers

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make these super cute monster hand warmers. Just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, and then place them in your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Pyrex Casserole Carrier

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Taylor from Taylor Made likes to give casserole carriers as gifts. Her latest variation is the Mini Casserole Carrier for lunch portions. It’s a fabric wrap sized to go around a 3-cup rectangular glass dish

. This would make an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patriotic picnic placemat with a jeans cutlery pocket

January 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made a patriotic picnic to celebrate Australian independence day (January 26). She started with a purchased placemat and added colorful trim and a jeans pocket for the cutlery. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect Pajama Pants

January 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews kicks off a month long series at The Sewing Loft in which she’ll show you how to draft and sew her Perfect Pajama Pants. You’ll need a pair of pajama pants that fit the way you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow for a boy or girl

January 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from The Crafting Chicks shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a tooth fairy pillow. Her design works equally well for a boy or a girl. The small pillow hangs from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boutique-inspired double ruffle leggings for little girls

January 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a pair of boutique-inspired little girl leggings with a double ruffle at the hem. They’re cute worn under a dress or with a tunic. She shares a free pattern in size… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add long sleeves to a short-sleeved shirt

January 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how you can add long sleeves to a short sleeved shirt. It’s as easy as sewing the longer sleeves to the bottom of the shorter sleeves, creating a layered look. Go to her blog for … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretzel pincushion (or play food softie)

January 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shows how to make a pretzel pincushion. It has the twists and turns, just like a real pretzel. If you have pins with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a hole in your jeans

January 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Being a child of the 80s, I remember when ripped up jeans were the thing. Now… not so much. Weathered is good, but gaping holes are not so trendy any more. Luckily, a hole in denim jeans is easily mended. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring pajama bag

January 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made a pair of pajamas for her daughter, she sewed up a matching drawstring bag to store them in. I love this idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make the drawstring… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby bear fleece hat

January 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Monkey See Mail shows how to make a baby hat with sweet little bear ears. She uses a pattern by On Hand By Hand for a fleece hat with an earflap, and then shows how to make the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece winter outfit for an 18″ doll

January 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If your child’s 18″ doll needs a warm outfit for the cold winter weather, Maridith from Strictly Homemade has what you need. She shares free patterns for making a pair of fleece pants, a fleece hat, and a fleece shirt… Read more ...