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Tutorial: Stenciled and appliqued robot t-shirt

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial showing how to make a robot t-shirt using freezer paper stencil, applique, and hand stitching. The robot’s eyes are actually small metal washers that she has stitched down… Read more ...

It’s new: Chicken (and baby chick) softie PDF pattern

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag announces the release of her newest PDF pattern for making a chicken softie (and a little baby chick softie as well). The chicken has a little pocket tucked up on her underside so she can “lay”… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt dinosaur birthday party crowns

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a felt dinosaur crown. She made one for each guest at her son’s birthday party. They’re quick, easy, inexpensive, and can easily be customized… Read more ...

Free pattern: Eggy Pop egg softie

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Eggy Pop. He’s an egg softie who has arrived just in time for Easter. See his little arms and legs popping out of the eggshell? Go to the free pattern and … Read more ...

Free template: Pressing guides for a perfect turned edge

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I’ve gotten pretty good at eyeballing a 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch folded edge, but when I want to be more precise I find myself pulling out a seam gauge and constantly checking the depth of the fold. Until now. Because The … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add pockets to a pair of shorts

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Would your favorite pair of shorts (or pants) be made that much more favorite if they only had pockets? Katie from Notes from a very red kitchen shows how you can add them in. Genius! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundress for toddlers

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a shirred summer sundress for toddlers. Make one from a lightweight cotton for easy (and comfortable) summer wear. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, shirred, summer, sundress, dress,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled flower brooch with button center

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric flower brooch. The bloom is made of gathered fabric, and the center from a button. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Pickup… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s scrunchie belt with detachable pouch

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a downloadable tutorial for making this scrunchie belt for girls. Not only will it help keep her pants where they belong, but the detachable pouch is the perfect place to keep the little treasures she finds all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple tablerunner from dishtowels

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Salty Pineapple guest blogs over at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a super simple tablerunner out of dishtowels. This is such an easy way to give your table a quick update! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a garland of felt Peeps bunnies

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE guest blogs over at V & Co. with a tutorial for making a garland of felt Peep bunnies. Make it in pink or bright yellow for a realistic “Peep” color. SO cute! Go to the free pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pacifier pouch for a crib or toddler bed

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Natasha from Samster Mommy shares a tutorial for making a felt pouch that hangs from a crib or toddler’s bed to hold a pacifier. Of course, if you don’t have a little one who uses a paci, I’m sure you… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern, Tutorial: Little boys’ linen pants from adult shirt-sleeves

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a pair of little boys’ pants out of the sleeves of a linen shirt. The linen fabric is lightweight and breathable for spring and summer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bunny tote from an old pair of sweatpants

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo show how to make an Easter bunny tote from an old pair of sweatpants. I love this! The long handles of the tote mimic the shape of bunny ears, and a simple circle appliqued to the body… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ballet Bunny softies

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jo from Chubby*Hobby shares a free pattern and tutorial for these sweet Ballet Bunny softies. These little guys (and gals) are soooo cute!! And their narrow little builds make for easy snuggling by young hands. Go to the free pattern … Read more ...