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Free Sewing Pattern : Add a quick lining to a skirt

March 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from mmmcrafts shares a tutorial on her blog for adding a quick lining to a skirt. She came up with this approach to solve the problem of a store-bought skirt that wouldn’t stay put. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY doggy blanket

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member barefootbohemian shares a tutorial for making a warm jacket for your dog. This quick sewing project will have him (or her) warm and looking smart during the colder months of the year. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt beret with cutout motif

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this felt beret that sports a cutout motif on the top. They also share the template for the cutout. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, beret, cout, motif,… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Handstitched quotation skirt

February 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When I saw this skirt by Gina Sekelsky at Lettergirl and Rich Inner Life, I let out a little squeal. As an entry into a contest for Alabama Chanin-inspired sewing projects, she incorporates Alabama Chanin’s distinctive reverse applique and handstitching. … Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Origami drawstring pouch

February 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mairuru from Siesta shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an origami drawstring bag. She starts with squares of fabric and folds them before adding the drawstring closure. Find out how to do it at Mairuru’s blog… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Tool apron for sewists and crafters

February 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog for making a crafter’s apron for your sewing gadgets. Think of it as a tool belt designed just for sewists, with pockets upon pockets for marking pens, straight pins… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Toddler girl tuxedo dress

February 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Taylor from Taylored Arts and Mary Janes and Galoshes shows how to make a tuxedo dress for a toddler girl out of an old onesie and an youth-sized t-shirt. Look the look! Go to the tutorial. [via Totally Tutorials] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw-edged bias tape finish

February 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Louise Cutting gives the how-to at Threads Magazine for binding the edges of a garment with a raw-edge bias tape treatment. The raw edges of the bias tape lend a softer look to a more structured garment, such as a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a Dr. Seuss-inspired hat Costume

February 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mama Lusco shares a tutorial on her blog for making a hat inspired by the children’s classic book, The Cat in the Hat. Wear it on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s tunic dress

February 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home and Tea Rose Company shows how to make a tunic dress for a little girl. Ruffles at the neck and a tiered skirt give it plenty of the frills that girls can’t resist. Go to … Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Baby name pennant banner

February 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial for making a pennant-style banner to welcome a new baby. The points of the banner spell out baby’s name. If you’re hosting a baby shower, this would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible tie-back baby bib

February 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Prudent Baby to find out how to make this reversible baby bib with tie closures. The simple pattern allows many ways to customize with shaping, fabric choice, or fun trim. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cool & Cozy Pet Bed

February 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this Cool & Cozy Pet Bed. One side of the cushion is made from cotton (the cool side), and the other is made from fleece (the cozy). Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Stationery organizer

February 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keep your stationery supplies all neat and tidy in this stationery organizer. Stitchy Britt has the how-to on her blog. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Stitchy Britt] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Paratrooper softie toy

February 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Chez Beeper Bebe and Beeper Bebe joins in Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial for making a fabric version of a paratrooper toy. I love this so much!! The plastic soldier gets replaced with a fabric softie,… Read more ...