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Free Sewing pattern: Double sided fabric headband

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double sided fabric headband. So pretty! You can make them as simple or as embellished as you like. Get the tutorial. [photo from Happy… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add a zippered pocket to a pair of shorts

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Why is it that exercise shorts rarely have pockets? If you’re out getting some exercise, you’re probably going to have your keys or wallet with you. Am I right, or am I right? Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lavender scented sachets

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a lavender-scented sachet that looks as lovely as it smells. Stash one in a lingerie drawer or hang it in your closet to keep your clothes smelling fresh. Her handmade… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summertime caftan

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan. Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool. Get the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn 3 t-shirts into a dress with handkerchief hem

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add beaded detail to a garment

July 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment. Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Knit shorts for toddler girls and boys

July 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of knit shorts for toddlers. It works for either a boy or a girl. She made her soft knit shorts from an old polo shirt. The pattern is… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fabric tangram game

July 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how to make a tangram game – you know, the set of basic shapes that you combine to make other shapes or patterns – all out of fabric. The pieces are all stored in a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffle Bloomers diaper covers

July 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Daydream Believers shares a tutorial showing how to add rows of ruffles to a diaper cover to turn it into Ruffle Bloomers. These would look so cute peeking out of the bottom of a baby or toddler dress! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished fabric scrap mosaic t-shirt

July 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mel from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for using fabric scraps and Tulip’s Beads in a Bottle to create an embellished t-shirt. The fabric squares create a mosaic background, with the Beads in a Bottle adding texture… Read more ...

Cool idea: Identification tag for a favorite stuffed animal

July 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Julie Kundhi from julie-k created fabric tags that she sewed on to her daughter’s favorite stuffed animals. They serve as permantently attached ID tags that will help Puppy and Gnocchi (the stuffed dog and cat) make their way back home… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a baby onesie from an adult button-down shirt

July 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sophie from Roubidou shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a button-down shirt into an itty bitty onesie. This is SUCH a great idea!! You can make them for boys or for girls, depending on the… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little girl’s summer nightgown from a vintage pillowcase

July 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a child’s summer nightgown from a vintage pillowcase. The pretty little nightgown has short sleeves and a criss-over bodice. And the pretty detail… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute t-shirt skirt for kids

July 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quick t-shirt skirt for girls. Quick, as in it takes just 10 minutes. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewist. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flag monogram 4th of July shirts

July 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelli from Random Thoughts From A Supermom shows how she made these 4th of July themed monogram shirts. What an absolutely cute idea! She used her Silhouette digital cutter to line up the fabric in a flag motif and cut… Read more ...