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Tutorial: Make a tunic dress from a man’s sweater

March 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A Formal Feeling Comes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this cute sweater tunic dress out of a larger men’s sweater. It’s easier than you’d think – it takes just a couple of seams! Go to … Read more ...

Free patterns for American Girl, BFC Inc, and Karito dolls

March 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find free patterns for American Girl, BFC Inc, and Karito dolls at Liberty Jane Patterns. They have a full line of clothing patterns for these popular dolls, but they offer a number of them for free so you… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: The Knot Headband

March 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Notes from a Very Red Kitchen guest blogs atKojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Knot Headband. It’s a fabric headband that’s tied into a knot on the top and has elastic at the bottom… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled halter swimsuit

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Peanut To Princess shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she made this awesome ruffled halter swimsuit for her daughter. I am LOVIN’ all of the ruffle detail at the top of this suit! Part 1 tells how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bib extender to lengthen neck straps

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a bib extender, essentially a piece of ribbon with velcro at either end. When fastened to the back of a bib, it extends the neck piece of the bib to accommodate a growing… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Fishing Hole Roll felt playset

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a tutorial for makign this fun Fishing Hole Roll playset. The playset includes felt fishies and a pond for them to swim in (along with a handy little pouch to… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Best When Barefoot” smock top

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her “Best When Barefoot” apron top, a smock top that ties in the back. It’s open in the back with just a simple tie closure at the bust (like an apron), so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-insipred cami from a t-shirt

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into this fabulous cami, inspired by a similar one from Anthropologie. I love the pintucks running down the front! And the little gussets… Read more ...

Free pattern: Googy Eggs basket for Easter

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Googy Eggs Basket. The pretty fabric bag is cinched in at the sides and has a hexagon front panel. The pattern includes two templates for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Pea Sunday dress

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Pea Dress. It’s fully lined on the bodice and the skirt, with a zipper closure at the back to make it easy to put… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Spring Cardi

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Cardi.. The little shrug wrap is quick and easy to make – just a couple of seams and you’re done! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered fabric bowl

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby bib with owl applique

March 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions. [photo from Small… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Carrot treat Easter pouch

March 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little treat pouch, shaped like a carrot. What a fun way to gift a little Easter treat! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s fleece pants

March 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a pair of child’s fleece pants. The fleece pants would be so warm for the colder months. Or, make this same pattern out of a lighter weight knit for the warmer months. … Read more ...