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Tutorial: Sew a quilted reversible coat for your dog

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katrina from Roots and Wings Co made this quilted coat for her aging dog, whose joints were beginning to ache in the cold weather. The coat is reversible, with one side featuring a Halloween theme and the other a Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurpose a t-shirt into toddler lounge pants

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

KojoDesigns hows how you can repurpose a t-shirt into a comfy pair of lounge pants for your toddler. Go to the tutorial. [photo from KojoDesigns] Looking for more sewing patterns for track pants or lounge pants? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew circular tablecloth

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make this small circular tablecloth. Because the oilcloth won’t fray, you don’t have to hem. A perfect no-sew project! Use a black & white print to create a backdrop for your Halloween decorations. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pirate vest and shirt

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for your Halloween sewing projects, Wee Folk Art shares a tutorial for making a pirate vest and shirt. The resulting costume is far cooler than anything you’d buyat the costume shop, and you won’t spend $29.95 for… Read more ...

Free download: Printable bear to make a softie

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Skip to My Lou has created a downloadable bear softie design that you can download, print onto fabric, and sew into your own bear softie. She’s offering it for free download. You can purchase printable fabric, or you can follow… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cowl neck shirt

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

From now until December 23, 2009, you can download a free pattern for this cowl neck shirt by HotPatterns.com at Fabric.com. Additionally, Fabric.com has marked all patterns by HotPatterns.com 15% off until September 28, 2009. Go to the free … Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s D-ring belt

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make what she calls “The Easiest Child’s Belt Ever” – a simple d-ring

belt using webbing that you can buy by the yard. The d-ring fastener means that the size is… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Spiky hedgehog purse!

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at these spiky hedgehog purses by Joanne from Craft Passion! She was inspired by Lollypop’s tutorial for hedgehog softies, but made it her own by adding folded fabric spikes on the body and converting it to a purse. I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making an apron

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to make an apron. You can start with an apron pattern, or you can use an existing apron as your starting point. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Three Little Pigs finger puppets, and their houses

September 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial for making these adorable Three Little Pigs finger puppets. I love the ric rac for the big bad wolf’s sharp teeth!! She also shares how to make props for the three houses they… Read more ...

Giveaway: Free felt food or softie pattern from GulfCoastCottagePDF

September 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you love sewing felt food and softies, then you’ll love Jen’s patterns at GulfCoastCottagePDF. (I know I do!) Her shop features a robust line of felt food playsets like tea sets, barbeque sets, and baking sets. She also has… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Coffee sack dress!

September 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo took the saying, “She’d look good in a potato sack” to heart and made this sack dress for her little girl. Of course, burlap is a bit rough on little girl skin, so she replaced… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxed tote bag

September 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kerri from Kerri Made shares a 2-part tutorial for making this boxed tote bag. The simple lines make this a striking tote. Link to tutorial part 1. Link to tutorial part 2. [photo from Kerri Made] [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s bicycle handlebar cover

September 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie from julie-k explains how she gave her daughter’s bicycle a facelift by creating a new handlebar cover. Brilliant! Get the how-to. [photo from Julie-K] [tags]sewing, tutorial, kid, child, bicycle, handlebar, cover[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity pants

September 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maternity pants and trendy are two words you rarely see in the same sentence. And yet, Grosgrain shows how you can achieve function/fashion harmony by making your own maternity pants. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Grosgrain] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...