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Tutorial: Easy potholder that kids can sew

May 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bow front halter maxi dress

May 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bow Front Maxi Dress. The floor-length knit halter dress has a large bow stitched across the bodice. I’ve never been brave enough to wear a halter… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knit baby romper from a t-shirt

May 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern for making a baby romper out of an adult’s t-shirt. They’re quick to sew up, with easy ribbon tie straps. The washed and worn knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bouquet of t-shirt roses

May 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a fun project in Green Child magazine for using a child’s outgrown t-shirts. She cuts them into strips and turns them into fabric flowers. I think this would also be a neat way to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging tooth fairy pillow

May 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how to make a tooth fairy pilow that can be hung on a door or bed knob. Made from a square of fabric in a fun novelty print, the design works equally well for boys… Read more ...

Free template: Dinosaur applique design

May 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest added this awesome dinosaur design to a t-shirt for her young son, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. Get the template. [photo from Aesthetic Nest] Do you have a Dinosaur… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring romper from daddy’s t-shirts

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Claudia from Lukuma and Handmade Con Amor shows how a couple of daddy’s old t-shirts became this cute spring romper for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It looks like separates, but it’s actually… Read more ...

Giveaway: 10 fat quarter bundle from The Intrepid Thread

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This week’s fabric giveaway atMaureen Cracknell Handmade comes from The Intrepid Thread. It’s a 10 fat quarter bundle of fabrics selected by Maureen herself. The colors are absolutely gorgeous! Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade for the details and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s maxi dress t-shirt refashion

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make a girl’s maxi dress out of a t-shirt and some pretty yardage. If you’re new to sewing but want to try your hand at making a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Box pleat jumper for toddler girls

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little box pleat jumper for toddler girls. The deep box pleats are made from a contrasting fabric for a fun peek-a-boo effect on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch a lapped zipper into a skirt

May 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (Coats & Clark blog) showing how to stitch a lapped zipper into a skirt. Get the tutorial. [photo from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Transfer delicate tissue paper patterns to sturdier paper

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Many sewing patterns are printed on a thin tissue paper. This is fine for a project that you’ll make once or twice, but for patterns you plan on using over and over, it’s a good idea to go ahead and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple summertime wallet

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making their Summertime Wallet. It’s a simple folding wallet with pockets to hold credit cards, ID, and paper money. Get the tute. [photo from The Purl Bee]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Graphic floral throw pillow cover

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a throw pillow cover with a painted design inspired by a pillow from Crate & Barrel. She achieves the graphic floral motif with paper punches, freezer paper… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Adapt a regular sewing pattern for maternity wear

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re needing to sew up some maternity wear but aren’t able to find a pattern that you like, you can adapt a pattern for a nonmaternity garment. Laura from Laura’s Blog shows how you to do it. Her tutorial… Read more ...