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Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve, pouch, patchwork[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby bib

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a baby bib. Bibs are one of my favorite gifts to make for baby showers. The sewing is relatively easy, and they always turn out cute – whether you embellish them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters. Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin! Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tips for mending denim

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer dress from a man’s dress shirt

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cubic Dreams… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ sundress with ribbon straps

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making this sundress for little girls. The straps are made from ribbon, which has a double bonus of being easy AND cute! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pacifier pouch

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Many parents of small babies keep a paci with them at all times, just in case they need to quiet a fussing baby. Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for this handy little pacifier pouch to keep the paci… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a spring wreath with fabric bird and leaves

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becka from Bedtime Tales shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a springtime wreath. She starts with a grapevine wreath and then adds a fabric bird and fabric leaves. The look is part nostalgia, part whimsical, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a chalkcloth tablecover

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog for this chalkcloth tablecover. It’s super easy and the kiddos will LOVE being able to mark all over the table without getting yelled at! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Free pattern: Funny Bunny softie

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Funny Bunny softie. Their combination of chenille and quilting cotton is perfection! Get the free pattern. [photo from Sew4Home] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys

Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve

Free pattern: Baby bib

Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters

Tips for mending denim

Tutorial: Summer dress from a man’s dress shirt

Tutorial: Girls’ sundress with ribbon straps

Tutorial: Pacifier pouch

Tutorial: Make a spring wreath with fabric bird and leaves

Tutorial: Make a chalkcloth tablecover

Free pattern: Funny Bunny softie

Sewing Tutorial: Easy spring hat for baby

Tutorial: Keepsake fabric photo blocks

Tutorial: Quiksilver-inspired boys’ tee using bleach pen and handstitching

Free pattern: Recycled Mooshy Belly Bunny