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Tutorial: Clear toy bags to organize small toys

January 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these small toy bags. She made them to replace the sandwich bags that she had been using to keep her children’s small toys together. They’re made from clear vinyl … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible child’s apron from a kitchen towel

January 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Hall or Nothing and Deck the Halls of Home with Joy shows how to make this reversible child’s apron. The top layer is made from a decorative kitchen towel, which is both cute and practical. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric sash

January 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sashes are showing up all over the place as a cool way to dress up an outfit. Sure, you could purchase one from the mall, but why when you can make one yourself for a fraction of the cost? Sky … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s mail sack for a chair back

January 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making this Valentine’s mail sack. Inspired by a similar sack at Pottery Barn Kids, it hangs on the back of a chair and gives a place to put special love notes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Conversation heart pillow for Valentine’s Day

January 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It can’t be Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts. Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog for making these fleece pillow versions of the classic Valentine’s candy. Get the how-to. [photo from Sweetie Pie Bakery] Check out… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-Minute Drawstring Bag

January 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Notes From A Very Red Kitchen shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring bag. It takes just 10 minutes to make one, and you can make them in all sizes and use… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Hootie the Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie

January 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from New Green Mama shares a free pattern for making her Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie. I love his mismatched scrappy look! Get the free pattern. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated short skirt

January 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew Happy Geek shares a tutorial on her blog, Excell Crafts, showing how to make a super chic pleated skirt. The pleats appear near the bottom of the short skirt, giving it a kicky hemline. Love it! Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped Valentine’s softie

January 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for this heart-shaped Valentine’s softie. This would make a fun little special Valentine’s treat for a sweet child in your life. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Whimsy Couture]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy fringed fleece scarf

January 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from CraftSnob shows how to make this quick and easy fringed scarf. It’s shaped into a tube so it doesn’t fall off of your neck. Two strips of fleece, two seams, and a lot of small cuts is all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Attaching bias tape around corners

January 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a pair of tutorials for attaching bias tape. The first is the basic how-to for attaching bias tape to the edge of fabric. The second shows how to make the bias tape go… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece dinosaur softie

January 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do! offers a free pattern and tutorial for making this super cute fleece dinosaur softie. This would make an awesome baby gift! (Check out the gift ensemble she created with slippers and a dinosaur board… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear toy bags to organize small toys

Tutorial: Reversible child’s apron from a kitchen towel

Tutorial: Make a fabric sash

Tutorial: Valentine’s mail sack for a chair back

Tutorial: Conversation heart pillow for Valentine’s Day

Tutorial: 10-Minute Drawstring Bag

Free Pattern: Hootie the Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie

Tutorial: Pleated short skirt

Tutorial: Heart-shaped Valentine’s softie

Tutorial: Quick and easy fringed fleece scarf

Tutorial: Attaching bias tape around corners

Free pattern: Fleece dinosaur softie

Tutorial: Fleece scarflette

Free pattern: Little softie doll

Tutorial: Reversible coffee sleeve