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Free pattern: Bandeau Romper and Beach Coverall

July 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Fabricworm share their first free pattern on their blog with this Bandeau Romper and Beach Coverall. While rompers a cute for little girls, they’re pin-up girl sexy in an adult size. They made theirs from the new… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Update your shorts with a simple lace applique

July 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking posts on her blog showing how she used lace applique to replicate the look of an expensive pair of shorts she saw in a magazine. This small addition to the shorts takes them from ho-hum-practical… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a Mod Sailor Dress for little girls

July 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togethermade this fabulous Mod Sailor Dress for her little girl, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The nautical look of this sundress is sooo summertime!! Get the how-to. [photo from Happy Together] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a zippered laptop sleeve

July 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou, showing how to make a zippered sleeve for your laptop. Fleece interlining creates a padded sleeve for your computer, and a cool fabric on the outside… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro-awesome tablerunner from fabric scraps and vintage hankies

July 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Vintage Fern guest blogs over at The Vintage Sheet Blog with a tutorial showing how to use scraps of vintage fabrics, hankies, and doilies. Oh my, this is SO fabulous!! I love the eclectic look! Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable lunch sack with vinyl lining

July 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Is it nearly back-to-school time already? Really? Summer has just flown by!! If you’re looking for a fun back-to-school sewing project, why not make a reusable lunch sack? Pretty fabric on the outside makes them fun, and vinyl on the… Read more ...

Giveaway: Paradise scraps from Pat Bravo

July 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pat Bravo’s soon-t0-be-released line is called Paradise, and she’s offering a bag of scraps from this lovely line to one lucky reader at her blog. Get the details and enter at her blog. She’ll announce the winner on Monday,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Do-Rag Sports Headband for girls

July 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brown Paper Packages continues their Sewing for School series with a tutorial showing how to make this Do-Rag Sports Headband. The wide fabric headband will keep hair out of the eyes during sports activities – AND it will look cute,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle neck sleeveless top refashion

July 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Paige from Pink Lemonade and Simply Handmade guest blogs over at Sew Much Ado with a tutorial showing how to update the look of a longsleeved top. She cuts off the arms to make it sleeveless and then adds a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Table Runner

July 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make this lovely table runner with ruffles at either end. A solid color fabric keeps the design simple and shows off the ruffles. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty summer sundress with pleated bodice

July 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this pleated summer sundress with tie-top straps. What a pretty dress! The front of the bodice is pleated, while the back of the dress is shirred with elastic thread. Growth pleats add subtle… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bandeau Romper and Beach Coverall

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Update your shorts with a simple lace applique

Sewing Pattern: Sew a Mod Sailor Dress for little girls

Tutorial: Make a zippered laptop sleeve

Tutorial: Retro-awesome tablerunner from fabric scraps and vintage hankies

Tutorial: Reusable lunch sack with vinyl lining

Giveaway: Paradise scraps from Pat Bravo

Tutorial: Do-Rag Sports Headband for girls

Tutorial: Ruffle neck sleeveless top refashion

Tutorial: Ruffle Table Runner

Tutorial: Pretty summer sundress with pleated bodice

Tutorial: Cottage Chic Reversible Apron

Tutorial: Refashion a sweater into an Emma Pillsbury-inspired cardigan

Tutorial: Mini-wallet for your essentials

Free pattern: Super cute owl softie