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Tutorial: Turn About the Room maternity dress

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Turn About the Room maternity dress. I wish I had had this dress when I was pregnant years ago! The deep V-neck… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft taggy rattle for baby

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shows how to make a soft baby rattle. It’s part of their Baby Week series of posts. The tags around the head of the soft toy are fun for baby to grab, while a bell… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Tutu shorts

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tule tutus are soooo cute for dress-up, but not so practical for playtime. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs came up with a solution – a tutu with a pair of shorts built into it. Love this idea! Now her daughter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric lotus flower

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Nicole Barr & Coand Create & Delegate shows how to make this lovely fabric lotus bloom. Get the tutorial. [photo from Create & Delegate]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cotton Candy Kitty softie

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Sew4Home share a free pattern and tutorial for making their Cotton Candy Kitty softie. They made theirs from minky fabric, so it’s super soft and cuddly. Get the pattern and tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sock dog softie

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Create Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little puppy dog softie out of a man’s sock. This is SO SO cute! Get the tutorial. [photo from Create Studio] Looking for more Softie toys… Read more ...

Tutorial: Out To Eat Place Mat

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how to make an Out To Eat Place Mat. The fabric placemat has a small pocket sized just right for toddler flatware, and it all rolls up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded iPad case from your favorite fabrics

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Amazing Mae and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make an iPad case out of your favorite fabrics. It’s padded to protect it from bumps and bruises, and a zippered pocket on the back gives a place… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced striped cardigan for little girls

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she created this awesome pieced striped cardigan for her toddler daughter. She used the knit fabric from an adult-sized striped shirt that she snagged from the clearance rack. I love how she cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat-bottomed zippered pouch

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Hey there! Are you looking for a fun and easy sewing project? Look no further! Maryanne from Sew Together has got you covered with this cute flat-bottomed zippered pouch tutorial. This pouch is not only adorable, but it’s also super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tie-front fabric belt

April 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this stylish fabric belt. It’s great for blousing a loose shirt or tunic, and the tie closure means that the size is completely… Read more ...