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Sewing Pattern: 15-minute vintage pillowcase dress

June 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs over at Ladybird Ln with a tutorial showing how to turn a vintage pillowcase into a lovely sundress for a little girl. If there’s needlework at the edge of the pillow –… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro-inspired funky stripe throw pillow

June 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wristlet camera strap

June 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Just Pretty and A Pretty Cool Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a wristlet camera strap. The short strap is just big enough to slide over your wrist, making it easy to carry your digital camera… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Big Splash! swimsuit for girls

June 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sewing a swimsuit sounds intimidating, but it’s actually not as hard as you’d think. Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how you can make her Big Splash! girl’s swimsuit. The piecing on the top of the bathing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy’s muscle shirt

June 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ruby fromZaaberry y shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a little boy’s muscle shirt out of a larger-sized tee. She made hers from a thrifted t-shirt with cool graphics. Love it!! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beachcomber Bag

June 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around… Read more ...

Free pattern: Super cute turtle softies

June 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making these super cute turtle softies, inspired by similar stuffed turtles she saw while shopping at Pottery Barn Kids. I love the mixy-matchy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adult-sized bib

June 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Seven Thirty Three created this adult-sized bib for a dear relative with a degenerative disease that has affected her fine motor control. It’s large enough to protect the whole shirt (and even part of the legs) from the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flapper Baby romper for toddlers

June 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Flapper Baby romper for toddler girls. It’s part of the Pattern Remix series over at Me Sew Crazy. The pattern is based on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt applique with rhinestones

June 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras made a special birthday girl shirt to coordinate with her little girl’s birthday party, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She appliqued a butterfly on to an existing t-shirt, and then trimmed it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ollie Owl softie

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute Ollie Owl softie over at Lark Crafts. It’s designed by Tina Givens and is an excerpt from the book Sew Tina

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Sewing Pattern: 15-minute vintage pillowcase dress

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro-inspired funky stripe throw pillow

Tutorial: Wristlet camera strap

Sewing Tutorial: Big Splash! swimsuit for girls

Tutorial: Boy’s muscle shirt

Tutorial: Beachcomber Bag

Free pattern: Super cute turtle softies

Tutorial: Adult-sized bib

Free pattern: Flapper Baby romper for toddlers

Tutorial: T-shirt applique with rhinestones

Free pattern: Ollie Owl softie

Tutorial: No. 2 Pencil Softie Teacher Gift

Tutorial: Make a balloon valance

Sewing Tutorial: Naptime pillow lovey

Tutorial: Raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys