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Sewing Tutorial: Add bra cups when making your own swimsuit

June 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

When making a bathing suit for yourself, the underside of the suit is just as important as the outside. CraftStylish shows how to add bra cups so you have proper support. Awesome! Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Stripey Penguin softie

June 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Homemade by Jill created this super cute Stripey Penguin softie as a birthday present for a little boy, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. There’s not a detailed step-by-step, but it’s made using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take-Out Box Wristlet

June 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool wristlet – shaped like a take-out box. Go to part 1 to find out how to make the wrist strap. Go to part … Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel sewing kit

June 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to put together a travel sewing kit. The small kit includes just what you need to handle most sewing emergencies. Great idea! Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer Camp Chairs

June 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple camp chair. The frame of the folding stool is made from inexpensive PVC pipe, and the seat is sewn from canvas. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunting appliqued make-up pouch

June 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne fromJust Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered make-up pouch with a whimsical bunting appliqued across the front. She shows how to create the appliqued design, and then uses Noodlehead’s tutorial … Read more ...

Winner of the Princess Lasertron Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class

June 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Our giveaway of the Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class with Princess Lasertron ended last week. The winner of the giveaway is…. Commenter #9, Vanessa B, who said: oh, oh, oh, Ive got a couple events coming up this summer … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tied Maternity Top Refashion

June 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied Maternity Top out of a thrifted dress. Though the original dress looks frumpy, a bit of cutting and sewing and elastic thread… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed summer scarf

June 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from I Still Love You guest blogs in the Craft Camp series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a fringed summer scarf. It’s made from lightweight fabric to add a pop of color… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthro-inspired Scrappy Floral Skirt

June 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Maybe Matilda guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make her Scrappy Floral Skirt. The appliqued floral motif on the skirt was inspired by a lampshade at… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Short dress to maxi dress

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she added extra length to a dress that had shrunk in the wash, transforming it into a trendy maxi dress. What a great idea! Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered party hat

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole fromTradewind Tiaras shows how to create an awesome fabric covered party hat. Pleated ribbon around the bottom and a tulle pouf at the top make them extra special. Love it! Get the tute. [photo from Tradewind Tiaras]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffle Me Up refashioned maternity shirt

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togetherguest blogs at I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Ruffle Me Up maternity shirt. It’s refashioned from a thrifted dress shirt that’s large enough to fit around a pregnant tummy. … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Retro Racer Shorts

June 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her retro Racer Shorts. It’s part of her weeklong Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The legs have the general shape and trim of the ones I knew… Read more ...

Read all about it: $50 refashioned summer wardrobe challenge

June 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alida from Gigglebug and I Make Stuff recently challenged herself to make a month’s worth of clothes – for just $50. How did she do? She made 30 outfits and spent only $35. Awesome!! She shares a post on her … Read more ...