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Tutorial: Easy ric-rac headbands

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Got a bunch of ric-rac sitting around your studio just waiting for a cool project? Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to put it to use with her tutorial for making these super cute ric-rac headbands. You can make one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler shirts from outgrown rompers

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When my daughter was a baby we found that she’d outgrow the length of a one-piece romper long before she’d outgrown the arms or the chest. Destri from The Mother Huddle has a brilliant solution – she shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Alphabet pillows from fleece

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Monica from Crafty Nest shows how to make these fun alphabet pillows from fleece. Make them in your initials, or use the letters to spell out words. I think it would be fun to make a series of that spelled… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Little girls’ pleated tank dress from a t-shirt

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to make this cute pleated tank dress for little girls. It’s made from an adult-sized t-shirt. I love a loose, sleeveless dress for little girls! It’s cool and breezy in the summer, and… Read more ...

Cool idea: Boys’ summer shorts from a man’s refashioned button down shirt

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Saltwater Kids shares some photos on her blog showing off the boys’ summer shorts that she made out of a man’s button down shirt. I love the look of the plaid shirting in the boys’ shorts!! Read more … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel

July 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make a simple but cute kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel. One towel yields two coverups, so the materials are inexpensive as well. Retail cycles being what they are, you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a new purse in just 1 hour

July 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Just because a project is quick and easy doesn’t mean that it can’t be fabulous. Jodie from Ric Rac offers proof of that with her 1-Hour Bag tutorial. She shares it over at Skip to My Lou as part of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boutique-style dog collar and leash

July 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can sew a boutique-style dog collar and leash. Your canine friend will be so proud on your next walk! Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, dog, collar, leash, boutique[/tags] Looking for pet supplies,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Strawberry, car, and flower applique templates

July 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Need inspiration for embellishing a kid’s shirt? Whimsy Couture shares some free applique templates on their blog. You can find simple shapes for a strawberry, car, and a flower. Go to the free applique templates. [photo from Whimsy Couture] … Read more ...

Free pattern: Make a wrap-around onesie for infants

July 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available for free. It is now available for purchase here. Nefertari shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this wrap-around onesie. The onesie is shaped so that you don’t have to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated ribbon headband

July 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs over at Fireflies and Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated ribbon headband. Because the edges of the ribbon are already finished, this is a quick, easy project. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled and beaded t-shirt refashion

July 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows the second in her 4 Shirts 4 Ways tutorial series. This time she reshaped the bottom hem of the t-shirt and added ruffles and beads. The rounded hem looks lovely… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered boxy toiletry bag

July 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Purl Bee for a tutorial for making a zippered toiletry bag. I love the boxy-boxy shape! This would also make an awesome shaving kit! Get the how-to. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrunched rosette fabric flower headband

July 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this lovely headband embellished with a trio scrunched fabric rosettes. The gathered flowers with bead centers have such a dreamy, romantic look! Get the how-to. [photo from Simply Modern Mom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed travel pillow with built-in carrying handle

July 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial for making these travel pillows. A fun monogram applique gives them a personal touch. Handles stitched into the open end make them easy to carry from one place to another. Genius! … Read more ...