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Tutorial: DIY bat wings for a Halloween costume

October 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how she made a pair of awesome bat wings for her young son. They’re made from fleece, with coat hanger wires to give them shape. These could also easily be dragon wings. Go to the … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Ruffles Behind t-shirt dress for little girls

October 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Happy Togethershares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Ruffles Behind Dress for toddler girls. Inspired by a dress she saw at Anthropologie last year, it’s pieced from repurposed knits with several rows of pretty ruffles… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pioneer Reverie shabby flower headband

October 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabrina from Honor Roll guest blogs at Ruffles and Roses with a tutorial showing how to make her Pioneer Reverie headband. The shabby layered fabric flowers are so pretty with the braided suede cord! Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free pattern: DIY designer maternity gown

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The latest trend for mothers-to-be is a designer maternity gown to wear while in the hospital. Granted, the gowns that the hospital provides are far from fashion statements, and most of us aren’t exactly photogenic in them (think of all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doggie sweater refashion

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Cloud Nine Stitches and House of Huddleston shows how she refashioned a thrifted sweater into high fashion for her dog. Genius! Go to the tutorial. [photo from House of Huddleston] looking for more sewing patterns for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro-style a cardigan with felt applique

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lori from Pretty Little Things guest blogs over at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to give a plain cardigan a retro vibe with easy felt appliqued flowers. SO cute!! Get the how-to. [photo from A Beautiful … Read more ...

Read all about it: Sewing thread

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou shares an article on their blog all about the types of thread available for machine sewing. Read all about it at the Keyka Lou blog. [phtoo from Keyka Lou]… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Toddler girl’s twirly skirt from two scarves

October 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how she made this toddler’s twirly skirt out of a pair of dollar store scarves. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from kojodesigns]… Read more ...

Template and tutorial: Bat softie mobile

October 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a template and tutorial for making a fun mobile from bat softies. What a fun decoration for Halloween! Get the template and the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy-sew pumpkin tutu costume for little girls

October 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shows how to make this pumpkin tutu Halloween costume for little girls. Your little girl will love the layers of poofy tulle. You’ll love the fact that’s really easy to make. Go to the tutorial. Looking to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candy Corn Costume

October 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo won the Halloween costume challenge at So You Think You’re Crafty with their Candy Corn Costume for little girls. They now share a tutorial for making one. This is so cute, and also quick to make. Get … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Monster lunch sack

October 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alisa Burke guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a monster lunch sack. It’s made from a natural canvas, and painted and appliqued with a wonky monster face. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork baby bibs from upcycled fabrics

October 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tawny from Tawny Bee and The L-T Experience shows how to make cute patchwork baby bibs from upcycled fabrics. The fabric scraps all came from stained or otherwise unusable garments. Get the tutorial. [photo from The L-T Experience] [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible fleece and flannel mittens

October 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of fleece mittens. They’re made from fleece and lined with flannel so they’ll be super warm for the cold months – AND they’re reversible. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Vampire cape for Halloween

October 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Slingin Baby shares a tutorial on her blog, Crafted By Mama, showing how she made this vampire cape for her oldest daughter. I love the exaggerated collar! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafted By Mama] Looking to chat… Read more ...