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Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a basic tank swimsuit

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Everyday Chaos shares a tutorial showing how to make a Summer Necessity swimsuit. If the idea of sewing a bathing suit is daunting, remember that the basic tank is just two pieces of fabric with elastic at the legs, arms,… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Amore Italiano and Warhol Dresses for little girls

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE offers a free pattern for the Warhol Dress and its Amore Italiano version (shown here). These loose-fitting, sleeveless knit dresses are perfect for summertime play, but the tie top and the appliqued/stenciled designs are totally high style. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kicky Swimming Kickboard Slipcover from vintage stretch polyester

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When summer comes, we pull up stakes and move down to the neighborhood swimming pool. Not literally, but we do spend about 90% of our free time there. And with pool time comes swimming gear. My daughter has one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl mustache baby bib

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar joins the Babyhood Bonanza over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make this oh-so-awesome vinyl baby bib. The mustache applique is all boy! The vinyl makes an easy wipe-clean surface,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fairy tutu, no sewing required

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bird from Bird Crafts shows how to make this no-sew fairy tutu. It’s easy, it’s cute, and you can make these out of any color of tulle. I love the hot pink that she used in her example!! I made… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Unisex boxer shorts

June 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craft Passion for a free pattern for these unisex boxer shorts. Make them for your hubby as a Father’s Day gift, or make a pair for yourself for comfy lounging. I love the cut of the pockets… Read more ...

Free download: Super Cute Pattern Making Measurement Chart

June 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Every time I make a garment for myself, I get out the measuring tape to see how big I am around the waist, hips, etc. The numbers tend to get jotted down on scrap bits of newspaper with no notations… Read more ...

It’s new: Loungewear designs by Colette Patterns

June 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarai from Colette Patterns adds to her line of vintage-inspired sewing patterns with the introduction of two patterns for sewing loungewear. “Nutmeg includes a sweet little bralette that ties in the back and at the shoulders with ribbons and looks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patch pockets in three variations

June 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mo from lime gardenias shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make patch pockets in three variations. Whether it’s the pieced striped pocket, the bias-edged pocket, or the bow-trimmed pocket, any of the three would look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle baby bonnet

June 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, for making this ruffle baby bonnet. The ruffle trim is so sweet framing baby’s face! It cinches in the back to allow an adjustable fit as… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Romantic sash from lace and cotton

June 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lace and cotton sash. The white tone-on-tone that she uses in her example creates a light, romantic look. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tea… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Two-Faced Bloomers for toddler girls

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Being two-faced is generally NOT considered a good thing – unless you’re talking about a pair of bloomers for a little girl. The front is made from one fabric print, and the back from another. In this case, two-faced is… Read more ...

Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks. Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns. [photo from Keyka Lou Patterns]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an insulated lunch tote from recycled materials

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success made this insulated lunch tote out of recycled materials. The insulating layer is actually a reflective car windshield cover. What a cool idea for repurposing!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Zippy Pouch wet bag from a vinyl shower curtain

June 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial showing how to make a Zippy Pouch wet bag. She gets her water-resistant fabric from a vinyl shower curtain. Brilliant!! You can use this pouch to… Read more ...