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Sewing Pattern: No-sew summer top with tied sides

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make this no-sew top that ties together down the sides. It’s loose fitting, so pair it with a tank for easy going summer style. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of simple pajama shorts

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple pair of pajama shorts. The more fitted, to-the-knee style is both figure flattering and trendy. Love ’em!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a waterproof picnic blanket. The waterproof fabric is easily (and inexpensively!) obtained from a vinyl tablecloth. Love it! … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth swim cover-up for little girls

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make this swim cover-up for little girls. The outside is designer cotton for some “pop”, and the inside is terry cloth (from a towel) for absorbancy. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided fabric headband with large flower embellishment

April 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this braided fabric headband with a large stacked flower embellishment. These are pretty for little girls and and adults alike. It might be fun to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn girls’ “highwater” jeans into capris with contrast panels

April 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture from My Whimsy Girl shows how to give a makeover to your daughter’s outgrown jeans to get another season of wear and create a matching outfit at the same time. She turns the too-short jeans into just-right capri… Read more ...

Template and tutorial: Hedgehog applique

April 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jackie from Made by the Mama Monster guest blogs over at Megity’s Handmade with a free template and tutorial for making her sweet little hedgehog applique. She shows it on a baby’s shirt, but I’m betting it would be super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched fabric headband

April 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katie from No Big Dill guest blogs on MADE with a tutorial for making this ruched fabric headband. Bias tape finishes the edges. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from MADE] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruched, fabric, headband, gathered,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a baby bib

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial and free pattern for making this baby bib. These are always a welcome gift for a new mom! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafty Gemini] [tags]sewing, tutorial, video, baby, bib[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sleeveless summer dress from a tank and a tee

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LJ from Drink and Dress shows how to make this sleeveless summer dress out of a tank top and a t-shirt. I love that she used a tank with a built-in bra. The dress is easy, breezy for summer, but… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Family portrait coasters

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog. [photo from Hideous Dreadful Stinky] [via Craft Gossip Crafty Reviews Flickr… Read more ...