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Lookie what she made: Kicky new spring dress out of a frumpy dated dress

April 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe that this frumpy, dumpy dress could become a kicky new spring dress? Jennifer from Two Butterflies took her scissors and sewing machine to the dress and did just that, and shares the results on her blog. Go … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shirred t-shirt skirt

April 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shows off the lovely spring dresses she made for her daughters. She got the idea from a shirred skirt tutorial she found at Sew Like My Mom. The skirt is made from a t-shirt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretch knit headband with a fabric flower

April 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a fun new hair accessory for spring – a knit fabric headband with a layered flower embellishment. Because it takes just small pieces of fabric to make, you can create one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Spring halter apron

April 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Stacishares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Apron. The halter-style top has straps running through a casing, giving a flexible fit and pretty gathers. A waistband, pockets, and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Hopscotch Skirt

March 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Hopscotch Skirt. It’s a gathered skirt with a wide waist band and a sash that ties at the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Spring top with pleated neck and exposed zipper

March 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesignss with a tutorial showing how to make spring top with a pleated neckline. The back of the top gets an exposed zipper. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric daffodils to welcome spring

March 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Daffodils are such happy flowers, aren’t they? When the daffodils start setting buds, I know that spring is just around the corner. Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make fabric daffodils. In… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Sandbridge top and shorts set for girls

March 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Siestas and Sewing guest blogs in the Make It In A Metre series at Kitschy Coo with a free pattern showing how to make a knit top and pair of shorts for girls. She calls it her Sandbridge… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Spring Skirts

February 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake blog showing how to make her Simple Spring Skirts. The simple lines of the gathered skirts show off a couple of your favorite quilting cotton… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make yourself a Springy Tote bag

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (and housed on the blog Versus) with a tutorial for making her Springy Tote. The piecing on the outside of the bag lets you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Arm warmers from cool spring days

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes spring just can’t make up its mind. Warm one day, chilly the next. Amy from A Nest For All Seasons shows how to make a pair of arm warmers for just these days. They’re made from the arms of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple scarf for spring

April 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a simple scarf for spring. It’s a quick, easy project and would look great paired with a plain tee. Get the tutorial. [photo from No Time To Be… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Girl’s ruffle strapped shirred sundress

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Designs and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a girl’s shirred sundress with ruffled straps. The shirring is done with elastic thread, and makes a stretchy top. The shirred top also makes pretty gathers for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided Handle Canvas Tote

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this chic tote for all of your spring and summer adventures. It’s made from canvas and has pretty braided handles. Find out how to make one. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bendy fabric strips

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maya from maya*made shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these aweseome little bendy fabric strips. The idea is so simple, and yet so brilliant! The strips of fabric have wires in them so they can be… Read more ...