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Free pattern: Little softie doll

January 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Indie Tutes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little softie doll. You can easily personalize this doll with fabric choice or the insertion of a bell or crinkle plastic in the body. I love the scrappy look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible coffee sleeve

January 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make reversible sleeves for a take-out coffee cups. They’re way cuter than the cardboard ones they have at the coffee shop, and way better for the environment,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s sundress with ruched bodice

January 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Haley fromHaybird shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little girl’s sundress, inspired by a similar dress from J. Crew. The ruching on the bodice is such a lovely detail! Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom Valentine’s window garland

January 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a quick but fabulous Valentine’s decoration for your window. She threaded pink and red pom poms on to thread and hung them in her window. Love it!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy, super cute button headband

January 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dom from Crafted shows how to make this headband covered in colorful buttons. Not only is it super cute, but it’s also easy to make. Find out how at Crafted. [photo from Crafted] Looking for more headband sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gabe’s Gifts blanket drive for Project Linus

January 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from We Are the Joneses recently announced Gabe’s Gifts, her year-long blanket drive for Project Linus to honor the child she lost through miscarriage. She has pledged to make 12 blankets herself, and is collecting blankets from others in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered gathered skirt for girls

January 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Catherine from Cat on a Limb shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute tiered skirt for girls. The layers are oh, so girly! It’s a quick, easy skirt to sew up, and you don’t need… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple dolly shirt, pants, and dress

January 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a free pattern on her blog for simple dolly clothes, including a shirt, a pair of pants, and a dress. The pattern is sized for her daughter’s 14″ Waldorf doll, but she says it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bolster pillow

January 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making this bolster pillow, inspired by a similar pillow she saw at Anthropologie. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew Homegrown]… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew faux layer for a too short t-shirt

January 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a no-sew faux layer for a t-shirt. It’s a quick and easy fix for t-shirts that are too short. The band keeps your belly from showing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork throw pillows

January 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

What to do with all of the bits and pieces of fabric left over from previous projects? Why, stitch them together to make a new patchwork piece of fabric! And then use that patchwork fabric to make a pretty throw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowman pillowcase dress

January 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how she made a snowman pillowcase dress. This is such a cute dress for winter!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished sweater with gathered flower applique

January 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Two Butterflies created this beautiful embellished sweater, inspired by a similar sweater from Anthropologie. I’m loving the bias tape edging around the neckline, and the beautiful ruffled and folded flower applique! She shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Be Mine” reverse applique Valentine bunting

January 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog for making this sweet Valentine’s bunting. Pillows hanging from a cord are reverse appliqued to spell out a Valentine’s message, while yarn pom poms lend a bit of… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Handsewn wrap top

January 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gina from lettergirl and Rich Inner Life created this lovely hand sewn wrap top, inspired by the work of Alabama Chanin. I am super impressed with all the beautiful cutouts and hand stitching on this top! Read more (and see … Read more ...