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Tutorial: Armchair pillow to support your back while reading or knitting

September 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward guest blogs at Sew Happy Geek with a tutorial showing how to make an armchair pillow. The shape of the pillow supports your back and gives your arms a place to rest while you’re reading or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a skirt

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial showing how made this cute skirt. It’s made out of a thrifted t-shirt, with a strip of wide elastic for the waistband. It’s a quick, easy project. She was… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Refashion a man’s tee into a fitted maternity t-shirt

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a man’s t-shirt into a fitted maternity shirt for herself. Her motivation for the project was footall season. Ever try to find a maternity shirt with your… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt loungewear romper

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this lounge-y romper out of a couple of t-shirts. Seriously cute!! And I’m loving the striped knit that she used! Get the tutorial. [photo from Lex]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laminated cotton wet bag

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness is not Optional and Bits for Babyshows how to make a wet bag out of laminated cotton. The laminated cotton is waterproof, keeping the wet from seeping through the sides of the bag. A zipper across… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple nested fabric trays

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial over at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a simple fabric tray. She gives the dimensions for making them in three sizes. They’re quick to make, so why not a nested set… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabulous fabric chrysanthemum embellishment

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an oversized fabric chrysanthemum. Oh, the texture, the ruffles, the fabulousness!! This gorgeous flower embellished the sash in her Girls of a Feather dresses,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid-sized messenger bag

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ruby fromZaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a kid-sized messenger bag. This is such a cute bag! It’s suitable for either a girl or boy, depending on fabric choice. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a leather wallet

September 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a leather wallet. The small leather wallet is just the right size for carrying in your pocket. Pockets hold credit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Moody Pumpkin softies you can make with your kids

September 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lenka from Forest Fairy Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Moody Pumpkins. The project is designed to be made with children, and her tutorial divides up the tasks suitable for adults and those suitable… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make flutter sleeves

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabath from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple flutter sleeve. The sleeve detail was part of the dress she made for the Back to School challenge. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect Party Hair Clips

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Perfect Party Hair Clips. The gathered fabric blossoms have a covered button center, and can be made from smaller pieces of fabric. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Parrot costume for Halloween

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Mom Endeavors created this awesome parrot costume for her young son’s Halloween costume, and shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. She used a photo of a real parrot as a guide so the costume would look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sailboat softie toy

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Irina from Sew and the City shares a tutorial for making a sailboat softie toy. Tags peeking out from one of the sails are intriguing for small hands. And, you can use one of the loops to attach the toy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece hat with woven ribbon and bow

September 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun has a free pattern for making this quick and easy fleece hat. The brimless beanie hat is accented with a piece of contrasting ribbon threaded through and tied in a pretty bow. The pattern is available in a… Read more ...