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Sewing Pattern: Sew a tutu filled with pom poms

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I don’t think I know a single little girl who wouldn’t love this pom pom tutu by Happy Together It’s a simple gathered skirt made from tulle, with pom poms trapped between the layers of tulle. I love this!! Get … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a toddler dress or jumper

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress. With a shirt underneath, it’s a jumper. Without, it’s a sundress. The pattern is sized for 18-24 months. I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a teepee for the kids

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sweet Cheeks shows how to make this teepee for the kids to play in. Whether you put it outside for some sunny day play, or move it inside for some special rainy day coccooning, this teepee is sure to be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bunny bowling play set

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bunny bowling, anyone? The Long Thread posts a tutorial on Etsy’s The Storque showing how to make this adorable play set. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, bunny, bowling, softie[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a monk’s bag from a pillowcase

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Croq Zine shows how to turn a pillowcase into a monk’s bag. The inside sports four pockets and a key clip. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, monk, bag, purse, pillowcase[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to your workout top

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to add a zippered pocket to your workout top. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, zipper, pocket[tags]… Read more ...

Add flair to a garment with interesting hem finishes

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A hem is usually the last step in creating a garment. I don’t know about you, but by that time I’m ready to be done with my project and I want the fastest hem possible. However, a little time and… Read more ...

Tutorial: A smaller version of the potholder mitt

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber recently posted a tutorial for a potholder mitt. She’s followed that up with a tutorial for making a smaller verion of the potholder mitt. Get the tute! [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, hot pad[/tags]… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on fluid fabrics

April 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine calls them fluid fabrics. I always called them crawly or drapey fabrics. You know, the fabrics that make beautiful, fluid gargments but are difficult to sew because they crawl all over the place, often not holding a pressed… Read more ...

Cool idea: Gussied up cardigan

April 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look how Hey Lucy gussied up a plain cardigan! She stitched a band of fabric around the neckline, gathering it up and stitching it down every 2 inches. Read more at her blog. [tags]sewing, cardigan, embellishment, neckline[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt chick egg warmers

April 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

vlijtig shares a tutorial for making these chickie-shaped egg warmers from felt. The pattern is simple but oh, so cute! Get the how-to. [via Whipup] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, chick, egg, warmer, peep[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a turtle softie

April 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These softie turtles designed by We Wilsons are coming out of their shells. Literally. The little bodeies are sewn separately from the shells, so you can pull them out of their shells. Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ladies’ skirt from a man’s shirt

April 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Continuing the trend of repurposing men’s dress shirts into other types of cloths, CraftStylish shows how to make a ladies skirt. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, shirt, skirt, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sock bunnies!!

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Easter may be just a few days away, but there’s still time for some last minute Easter sewing. Take these sock bunnies designed by Mary of Such Things. Stuff, stitch, cut, tie, and you’ve got yourself a sweet little bunny. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reusable produce bag

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make reusable produce bags. Not only are they better for the environment, but your produce will last longer in the breathable net bags instead of the plastic grocery bags. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, reusable,… Read more ...