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Free pattern: Felt chicken softie

August 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie. It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff. A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb. Get the free … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruff-Ruffle Dog Collar Embellishment

August 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to make her Ruff-Ruffle Dog Collar Embellishment. The construction is super simple – a square of fabric gathered on to a tube of felt – but it looks sooooo cute worn on your favorite… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super soft washcloth for baby

August 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super soft, super cute washcloth for a baby. The front of the washcloth is a fun woven cotton print, while the back is a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a book cover from stretch knit

August 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Teresa VanHatten-Granath from Green Bag Lady shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a book cover from stretch knit fabric. It’s a quick, easy project that would be fun for back-to-school. If you can’t find stretch… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Romantic ruffled strapless maxi dress

August 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make her romantic ruffled maxi dress. A long ruffle hangs across the bodice, with another long ruffle around the hem. It’s lovely as a strapless dress, but it would be easy enough… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled denim skirt from upcycled jeans

August 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sibylle from Funkytime shows how to turn a pair of jeans into this cute ruffled denim skirt. The short rows of ruffles hide the piecing in the front and add some girly flair. Pom pom fringe on the front pockets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated necktie t-shirt

August 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

McKell’s Closet shows how you can use a man’s tie to make a cool pleated neckline detail on a woman’s t-shirt. You most likely know someone who has a stash of unwanted ties hanging in their closet, but if not… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lulu t-shirt dress for little girls

August 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shows how to make her Lulu Dress for little girls. It’s super cute, but also an easy dress to make. The bodice is made from repurposed t-shirt knit, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage fabric coasters with ric rac trim

August 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these super cute vintage fabric coasters with ric rac trim peeking out from the edges. Each coaster uses just 2 5″ squares, which makes this a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Make a little girl’s sundress out of mommy’s apron

August 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane share a tutorial at Honest To Nod showing how to make a cute little girl’s sundress (or sleeveless tunic top) from an apron. Because most of the sewing is already done for you –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric headband with fan fold embellishment

August 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Fiberosity guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Girl series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial for a headband that your daughter can make herself. It’s cute with the fan fold embellishment, but it would also … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple A-line jumper for a toddler or baby girl

August 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making a A-line jumper dress for a baby or toddler girl. The simple lines are well suited for a child’s small frame. She can wear it in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: On-The-Go Sewing Machine Cozy

August 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft shares a tutorial for making an On-The-Go Sewing Machine Cozy to help protect your machine when you take it with you to a sewing class or stitch date. Unlike other sewing machine covers that slip over the top, this… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Summertime Racerback Dress for girls

August 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a 3-part tutorial on her blog for making a racerback dress for a little girl. The front of the dress is a classic tank dress with a gathered skirt. The back of the dress has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt little ladybug softie

August 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a little ladybug softie. The soft toy is made from craft felt, with grosgrain ribbon tags for legs. Cuuuute!! She cut the circles using her… Read more ...