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Tutorial: Ruffled fabric bunny or chick for Easter

April 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christina from2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an adorable ruffled bunny or chickie for Easter. They’re made from long gathered strips of fabric like the ones you’d use to make fabric flowers. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Jack Rabbit Softie

April 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shares a free pattern for making this super cute Jack Rabbit Softie. I’m LOVIN his long bunny ears!! Get the free pattern from The Polka-Dot Umbrella. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Pleated shorts for little girls

April 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of pleated shorts for little girls. She calls them the Veckade Shorts, named after the Swedish word for “pleated”. The horizontal pleats across the front of the shorts are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter basket liner from ruffle fabric

April 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alison from Oopsey Daisy shows how to create this fabulous Easter basket liner out of ruffle fabric. The ruffle fabric is sooo light and spring-y and feminine! It takes just a little bit of fabric, so if you’ve used ruffle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hand-sewn thread caddy

April 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial showing how to make this hand-sewn thread caddy over at Lark Crafts. It’s an excerpt from the book Sewn by Hand: Two Dozen Projects Stitched with Needle & Thread

by Susan Wasinger. Go to the … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Hippity Hoppity Easter Clutch

April 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Together shows how to make her Hippity Hoppity Easter Clutch. The small zippered pouch is embellished with ears and eyes and nose to make a cute little bunny purse. A small strap makes it easy to carry… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Plush Spring Birdies

April 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bird’s Party Shop shares a free tutorial and template on their blog for making these little bird plushies. These make such cute Easter decorations! Get the free template. [photo from Bird’s Party] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Leah Tunic with puff cap sleeves

April 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 4-part sew-along for making this sweet Leah Tunic for little girls. I love the little bit of puff going on at the shoulders, and those gathered pockets! Go … Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Turn outgrown pants into cuffed shorts

April 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn outgrown jeans into a new pair of cuffed shorts. The cuffed shorts are sooo cute, and they’re perfect for “stringbean” kids who tend to outgrow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim jacket for baby out of an adult pair of jeans

April 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Look at this awesome baby-sized denim jacket! Danielle from D and G Stories made it out of an old pair of jeans. Brilliant! The old denim is already weathered, and she was able to repurpose many of the details. She… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Chocolate Easter bunny softie

April 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this chocolate bunny softie. This would be so sweet sitting in an Easter basket! Made from minky fabric, the soft bunny would also be a great present for a brand new… Read more ...

Tutorial: Empire waist knit maternity dress

April 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs at Versus with a tutorial showing how to make this empire waist dress. It’s made to be a maternity dress, but nothing requires that you actually be preggers to wear this cute dress! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fair and Square Patchwork Coasters

April 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Retro Mama shares part 2 of her Sewing 101 tutorial at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make her Fair and Square Patchwork Coasters. Coasters are of my favorite projects for a new sewist, as it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage dishtowel apron skirt

April 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to use a vintage dishtowel (or hankie) to make the sweetest little apron skirt. This is so beautiful! And since all of the embroidery and edging on the apron is already done… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork fabric carrots

April 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

KB from kokoleo and A Patchwork World shows how to make scrappy patchwork fabric carrots. They’d be sooo cute for Easter decorations! They’d also make a fun addition to a child’s play kitchen. Get the tute. [photo from A… Read more ...