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Tutorial: Sew a toddler-sized bubble skirt

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler. You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Smashed Peas and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins to set a pretty table

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Attaching a neckband to a t-shirt

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt. Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex. In reality, it’s a simple process. Get the how-to. [photo from Christine … Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap acorns

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Rebekah from REal Ideas shows how to make these oversized burlap acorns. The tops are made from real acorn lids. These unique decorations would be a great addition to your fall decor. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make padded seatbelt covers out of Dollar Tree potholders

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If the edges of the seatbelts in your car are uncomfortable to your children, you can cover the hard edges with a seatbelt cover. You can buy them from a baby store, or just follow the instructions by Care from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turtleneck refashion

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sarah Cornett from Sarah’s Never-Ending Projects guests blogs on The How-To Girl with a tutorial showing how to refashion a turtleneck into a crewcut with a little ruffle at the neckline. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The How-To … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric lollipops

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make these fabric lollipops. These lollipops are super sweet, but they don’t contain an ounce of sugar to go to your waistline or smear across your child’s face. Want to make a bunch? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow with remote control pocket from button-down shirt

November 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie Kundhi from julie-k shows how she made these fabulous pillows out of old button-down shirts. The pockets get repurposed as remote control pockets. Brilliant! Get the how-to. [photo from julie-k] [tags]sewing, tutorial, remote, pillow, shirt, refashion, button[/tags]… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Handbag from two fat quarters

November 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Laura from We Wilsons has created a pattern for this handbag (and accompanying tiny drawstring bag) that you can make from a pair of fat quarters. It will be available for sale in her Etsy shop, but she’s allowing 500… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric owls

November 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lollychops shares another cool idea using die-cut fabric shapes. This time she makes a little owl from a stack of fabric circles. (Of course, if you don’t have a die cutting machine, you can always cut the shapes by hand.) … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled hedgehog softie

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katie from matsutake shares a tutorial and free pattern for this ruffled hedgehog softie. Love it!! Go to the pattern and tutorial. [photo from matsutake] [via Whipup] [tags] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric ABC book and a snail softie

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Angela from Moda Home Mom shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this fabric ABC book and also a snail softie. The fabric book uses printed fabric squares for the individual letter pages, and is backed with charm squares. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas present outfit for little girls

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Little Polka Dot guest blogs on U Create with a tutorial for making this Christmas ensemble for little girls. The skirt features stripes of ribbons, and the shirt is appliqued with a big pretty present. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial and giveaway: Flutter-sleeve dress

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Smashed Peas and Carrots created this flutter-sleeve dress for her daughter. It’s made from fleece, so it’s practical for the cold winter months. Not only did she create a tutorial showing how she made this little dress, she’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: How do make a blanket stitch

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shows how to make a blanket stitch. Use this stitch as a decorative edge stitch or to finish the edges of an applique. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, blanket, stitch, edge[/tags]… Read more ...