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Tutorial: Make a girl’s nightgown from vintage pillowcases

July 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Miss Prickly from My Inner Old Lady shares a tutorial at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how to make a girl’s nightgown out of a pair of vintage pillowcases. So cute!! Of course, if you don’t have a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Get smooth seams when joining curved pieces

July 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kenneth King shares a technique tutorial at Threads Magazine, showing how to achieve pucker-free seamswhen joining curved pieces. This is particularly helpful when creating princess seams on a garment. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine]… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric holiday wreath

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ladies’ summer top from a man’s buttondown shirt

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to refashion a man’s buttondown shirt into this ladies’ summer top. The loose fit is comfy for the hot, hot days. It also works well for maternity or nursing! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braid leather, fabric scraps, or ribbons into cool bracelets

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from//Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog for making these cool braided bracelets. The base is made from leather strips, but the woven portion can be made with leather, ribbon, or scrap fabric. Did someone say… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler skirt and leggings from a long-sleeved adult tee

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on her blog for turning a long-sleeved adult t-shirt into a cute skirt and leggings set for toddler girls. What a great use for an old shirt!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Whimsy… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar yoke

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to draft a pattern for a collar yoke that goes across the top of a sundress. You can make a straight collar piece, or a scalloped one like she shows. … Read more ...

Sewing Patter Tutorial: Quick but cute doll-sized quilt

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has been sharing tutorials on her blog for making a dolly nursery. She finishes the series with a tutorial for making this sweet little baby quilt. It’s cute and quick to sew. Though it looks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft baby toys with velcro tabs for attaching to a bassinet

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becka from Bedtime Tales shares a tutorial on her blog for making soft baby toys with velcro tabs to attach them to a bassinet or other baby item. She made hers to replace the old, yucky ones that came with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round floor cushions from repurposed denim

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition made these super cute floor cushions for her kids’ playroom. She paired denim repurposed from an old pair of overalls with a fun cotton print. The carrying handle on the side is actually the… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July flag t-shirts

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these 4th of July themed t-shirts. There is a ruffled version for the girls, and a plainer version for the boys. So cute! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: How to sew a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathie from Ramonster and Ramonsterwear shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reversible vinyl baby bib with pocket

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a reversible pocket bib out of a piece of vinyl. The pocket will catch bits of food as they tumble out of baby’s mouth and hands. And the vinyl… Read more ...

Tutorial series for beginning sewists

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity will soon be kicking off a new blog series aimed at beginning sewists. Named Sewing 101, this series will focus on basic skills. Look for guest posts from some of your favorite sewing bloggers! Read … Read more ...