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Tutorial: Simple drawstring jersey skirt

June 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring jersey skirt. The ruffle at the bottom adds just the right touch of feminine detail. Pair it with a fitted tee for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded beach towels that fold into backpacks

June 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a brilliant solution to the stack of towels that must get lugged to and from the beach or swimming pool. She added straps so they can be folded up and carried like a… Read more ...

Sewing PatternTutorial: Baby romper from an Upcycled adult t-shirt

June 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Do you have a stack of old t-shirts that you don’t wear anymore? Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to turn an old t-shirt into a baby’s romper. By going from a large garment down to an itty-bitty… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How to make a nursing cover

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from Southern Institute for Domestic Arts and Crafts guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial for making a nursing cover. These make awesome gifts for moms-to-be! The strap hangs around your neck so the cover stays put, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Rubik’s Cube ottoman

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Remember the Rubik’s Cube softie that I posted about yesterday? Well… What would happen if you made it 20 times larger? You’d have an awesome ottoman! Care from Obsessively Stitching did just that and wrote up a tutorial showing how. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Setting metal snaps in fabric

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When you see that a sewing project requires that Sewing snaps

be set into the fabric, do you shake your head and hang it up? Don’t have snap-fear any longer! Sew4Home tells how to add snaps to your sewing projects. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ultimate Bib Smock

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bri from My Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ultimate Bib/Smock. This is the classic bib/smock with curved straps that wrap around and cross over in the back. You can also use these easy-to-make smocks as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Large folded fabric flower pin cushion

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Laupre shows how to make this pin cushion with a large fabric flower sitting atop. The base is a small ceramic flower planter. I love the folded fabric petals!! Get the how-to. [photo from Laupre] Looking for more pin… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Ruffle capri tights for little girls

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bandy Canyon made these super cute ruffle capri tights for her little girl. The capri-length leggings are still dressy, but are made more comfortable for the hot summer weather. It turns out it’s an easy refashion from a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial and printable: Fabric scrap paper doll activity

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou with a Craft Camp Tutorial and printable for these fun fabric scrap paper dolls. I love these for two reasons. First of all, they’re just plain… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Rubik’s Cube softie from felt

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like a Rubik’s Cube to bring back a dose of that good ole 80s nostalgia. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a soft felt version of the classic toy. I love her “fuzzy dice” variation!! Get … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Gathered muslin throw pillow with rolled fabric rosettes

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gathered muslin throw pillow that features a trio of rolled fabric rosettes. The tone-on-tone palette allows you to focus on the beautiful details. Get … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Summertime Romper for toddlers

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for the Summertime Romper that appeared in the So You Think You’re Crafty competition recently. The pattern is available in size for 18-24 months and 2T-3T. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Swimsuit hoodie cover-up from a beach towel

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this beach towel swimsuit cover-up dress. This sleeveless hoodie dress is perfect for the beach or swimming pool! The bright prints of a beach towel are so cute for this project!! Go to … Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Stretch knit baby/toddler PJ pants or shorts

June 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine at From an Igloo shares a free pattern and tutorial for these stretch knit baby PJ pants. One-size-fits-most with these pants, so you’ll only need minor adjustments to make them in sizes from 6 months to 2T. You can… Read more ...