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Tutorial: Boot socks or leg warmers from an old sweater

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of socks to wear under your tall fitted boots. The long leg warmers are made from a refashioned sweater so they’re warm and snuggly. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s boxing costume gloves

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Marigold from Dreadful Girl and Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shows how to make a pair of boxing gloves for a child’s costume. Don’t worry – these aren’t designed to be actual functional real boxing gloves. But they sure do look cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s pants with pieced hems

October 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of girl’s with angled piecing at the hems. They’re cute paired with a matching tunic for a boutique-y style outfit. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece Frankenstein hat

October 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a Frankenstein hat for a Halloween costume. It has the green skin, shaggy hair, and neck bolts that we all think of for a Frankenstein character. The fleece hat fits down all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candle Holder Pincushion

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a pretty little pincushion using a tealight candle holder as a base. The clear glass base holds a bright ball of fabric, like a scoop of yummy ice cream in a glass… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Mallalieu guest blogs at Whip Up with a downloadable PDF tutorial for making a travel diaper changing mat. The soft fabric mat is made from a layerof quilting cotton (cuteness) and a layer of toweling or chenille (softness and… Read more ...

Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around? Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun. It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pink scarf for breast cancer awareness

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help spread the word about the importance of early detection, Kim from Craftaphile shares a tutorial for making her Hope Scarf. The pink scarf from jersey knit fabric is quick, simple project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Orange fur hat just like DJ Lance

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Just Crafty Enough shows how to make an orange fur hat, just like the one that DJ Lance wears. If you’ve got a Yo Gabba Gabba fan in your house, this would make an awesome Halloween costume! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece pumpkin Halloween decor

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute fleece pumpkins. The flat softies are quilted and lightly stuffed to give dimension. You can lean them against a wall or mantel, or sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Composition Notebook Cover

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric composition book cover. It has an elastic and button closure and is embellished with a strip of ruffled fabric. The pretty cover… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a necktie into a headband

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband. She shows it as a no-sew project, using glue to hold the pleats and a snap closure. You could easily… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered diaper pouch

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how she made this large zippered diaper pouch as a last-minute gift for a new baby. The large pouch is a smaller, sleeker alternative to a bulky diaper bag. It’s sized just right to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty Peacock tutu Halloween costume for little girls

October 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make her Pretty Peacock costume for little girls. Pretty Peacock is an understatement. This costume is gorgeous!! The top and overskirt are made from a bright blue… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Easy Halloween costumes, no pattern required

October 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a Halloween costume, no pattern or advanced sewing skills required. You can use the same process to create a variety of different costumes – a… Read more ...