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oyFree pattern: Short-sleeved shirt for 12-18 month toddler boys

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a short-sleeved shirt in toddler boy size 12-18 months. The classic lines of this shirt give you free rein with fabric choice. You can take it traditional, modern,… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Starboard Skirt with large box pleat

July 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial for making her Starboard Skirt. The knee-length A-line skirt has a box pleat at the middle. I’m loving the yellow and white chevron print she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy knit skirt for summer

July 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy knit skirt, perfect for the warmer summer temps. You can make one in any size from toddler to child to adult. The foldover… Read more ...

Tutorial: Birdie Name Banner

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make this sweet name banner with fabric birdies perched on a branch. I love this so much!! The eyes and the positioning of the body give each birdie her own personality. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn 3 t-shirts into a dress with handkerchief hem

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add beaded detail to a garment

July 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment. Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffle Bloomers diaper covers

July 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Michelle from Daydream Believers shares a tutorial showing how to add rows of ruffles to a diaper cover to turn it into Ruffle Bloomers. These would look so cute peeking out of the bottom of a baby or toddler dress! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined basket from an old Easter basket

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Would you believe that this lined basket started out as an Easter basket? You know, the cheapy multicolored ones with the super tall handles? Jayna from Bellabyte and Behind the Studio shows how she transformed the inexpensive basket with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triple Peter Pan collar detail

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a triple Peter Pan collar, similar to the ones on these cute tops from Topshop. This is such a neat detail, with a fun retro vibe! … Read more ...

Free pattern: Double-Pleated Purse

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Donna from Sewing Mends the Soul shares a free pattern at Craft Snob for making her Double-Pleated Purse. The shape of this bag is so pretty, and it’s a great project for mixing & matching your favorite cotton prints. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed elastic belt with flower embellishments

June 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Wide elastic belts are easy enough to make, but it’s next to impossible to find the wide elastic in a color other than white or black. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog that solves that… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable sewing cards

June 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathe from Just Something I Made joins the Craft Camp series at Skip To My Lou with a free printable set of sewing cards for the kids. These are great to teach young hands the fundamental motions of handstitching, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer Reading Library Tote Bag

June 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mo Bedell from lime gardenias shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Summer Reading Library Tote Bag. This is such an awesome bag for kids’ library trips!! The body of the bag is big enough… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a grocery cart seat cover

June 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a grocery cart seat cover. It fits over and around the seat of a grocery cart to protect a baby or small child from grocery… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add bra cups when making your own swimsuit

June 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When making a bathing suit for yourself, the underside of the suit is just as important as the outside. CraftStylish shows how to add bra cups so you have proper support. Awesome! Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish]… Read more ...