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Sewing pattern: Gooey Hearts Day Valentine’s t-shirt for little girls

January 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togethershows how to remake a plain little girl’s t-shirt into this Gooey Hearts Day. The strip of fabric at the bottom creates extra length, so you can use a shirt that has been outgrown in length. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby dress from a onesie

January 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ramona from The Burkeshires guest blogs on Mamma Tortilla with a tutorial showing how to turn a onesie into a dress. This is a great way to prolong the life of a onesie that has grown too short but still… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew yourself a pretty new ruffle bib dress

January 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It and lex shows how she made this pretty new dress for herself. The top portion is made from on old t-shirt, and the bottom from some yardage. A ruffled bib on the top portion… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby hat from a sweater sleeve

January 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this hat for baby out of the sleeve of an adult sweater. The hat is styled to stay put on baby’s head. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a soft tunic

January 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to CraftStylish to get this tutorial by Cal Patch on how to turn a t-shirt into a tunic with a gathered front. This tutorial by Cal Patch is an excerpt from CraftStylish Restyle. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a maternity shirt from a long skirt

January 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rochelle at Home Sweet Homebodies shows how she transformed a long skirt into this maternity shirt. The cap sleeves and ruffles at the neck are totally on trend for this season! Get the how-to. [photo from Home Sweet Homebodies] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ribbon headband

January 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to recreate the look of an Anthrolopologie ribbon headband, but at a fraction of the cost. See how to to do it. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bags

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Start the New Year by going green at the grocery store with these reusable mesh produce bags. Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make them. This is a quick sewing project that will help keep loads of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a pleated pinafore for girls

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore. What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress. Wear it layered… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Crib toy and book organizer

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie tells how you can create this handy organizer that hangs in a crib and holds baby’s toys and books. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Get some tips for sewing with boiled wool

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool. If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out. Go to the article. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up some fancy bedroom slippers

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Fabulous slippers make cold mornings (and floors!) more bearable. Nancy Minksy, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for making these handmade slippers. Velvet, lace, and other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with mod flower motif

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee has a free tutorial for making these fabulous throw pillows. The oversized felt flower design is crisp and modern. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, flower, pillow, throw, decor,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a baby romper

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps

opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix to… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pig softie

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amida from Journey Into Unschooling had some scrap fabric and a bit of stuffing. A quick handdrawn pattern and a sewing session later, she had this sweet little pig softie. Read more about her project at Journey Into Unschooling. [photo… Read more ...