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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 ...

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 ...