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Tutorial: Make a racerback tank from knit fabric

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a racerback tank from knit fabric. The racerback is great for layering, and it’s a quick sewing project – she made hers in just 1 hour. Get … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Simple toddler’s swimsuit

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from Seamingly Smitten guest blogs at Domestic Deadline with a tutorial showing how to make a basic bathing suit for a young girl. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sewing a swimsuit, this would be a good first… Read more ...

Sewing Free pattern: T-shirt for a small dog

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern on her blog for making a t-shirt sized just right for her small dog. Awww… this is SOOOOO cute!!! She made hers out of knit fabric repurposed from an old t-shirt. … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY bobbin holder from a clothes hanger

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Craft Snob shows how to bend a clothes hanger to make a handy bobbin holder. Brilliant! Get the tute. [photo from Craft Snob]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add contrast bias trim to a shirt hem

July 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shares a quick how-to for adding punch to a shirt hem with bias trim and a small inset triangle at the side seam. You can use this technique on a garment you’re making from scratch, or add it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric table runner

July 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Crafting a Green World to find out how to piece your fabric scraps together to make a colorful table runner. Don’t worry if your scraps aren’t perfectly color-coordinated with each other. The randomness of color and pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curly snake softie

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Holloughby shows how to make a Schneeky Schnake snake softie with a body that spirals and curls around. Sooo cute!! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel. The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Curly Sue sundress for toddler girls

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shared a tutorial in the Fun in the Sun[dress] series at iCandy Handmade last week showing how to make her Curly Sue dress. The tiered sundress is finished off at the edges with a contrasting lettuce… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cargo pocket shorts for kids or toddlers

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares another variation of her toddler jersey shorts and kid shorts patterns, this time adding cargo pockets. This would be so cute for boys or for girls! Get the tute. [photo from Craft Passion] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a strap to an iPad case

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she added a strap to her husband’s iPad case. The storebought case came without straps, but she created her own strap and then used some clever seam ripping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll wipes and pouch

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cynthia from Precious Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of dolly baby wipes and a pouch to keep them in. How cute!! These would make a great addition to a child’s dolly playset. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Lightweight knit maxi dress

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make a lightweight knit maxi dress, perfect for the hot muggy summertime weather. The simple version she shows in the tutorial is really pretty, but she also shows what it… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired LOVE pillow

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: All Bandaged Up! arm cast for an 18″ doll

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

My little girl has always been a nurturer. From the time she could walk and talk, she has found joy in taking care of others. When no one around her is sick or feeling under the weater, she takes care… Read more ...