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Tutorial: Little girl slouchy sweatshirt

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sweatshirt-tshirt-for-kidsThis little girl slouchy sweatshirt is super simple to make.  Alison from The Alison Shows shares a tutorial showing how, and she says it can be done in just 10 minutes.  It’s fast and easy when you start with an adult-sized sweatshirt, cutting it down to fit a toddler’s body.  She reuses the waistband and keeps the arm holes and neck unfinished, so there’s no hemming.  I think the raw edge look is cute on this slouchy sweatshirt, but you could easily finish them with contrast banding.  Go to The Alison Show for the tutorial.

[photo from The Alison Show]

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.