Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to fancify a plain pair of socks with a bit of gathered lace trim. A cameo button in the center gives a romantic, Victorian look. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to fancify a plain pair of socks with a bit of gathered lace trim. A cameo button in the center gives a romantic, Victorian look. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Kelli from Pretty Lil Posies plays on the “you scream, I scream” poem with this super cute onesie. The words “I Scream” appear below an appliqued ice cream cone. Wouldn’t this make an awesome baby gift? She shares a template … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a pillow with an interchangeable front panel. The panels are attached to the pillow body by buttons. To change them out for the season (or your mood), just unbutton the one and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a cowl from knit fabric. Pair it with a plain long-sleeved t-shirt for an easy winter outfit. Get the tute.
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by Anne Weaver
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how she made this toddler’s twirly skirt out of a pair of dollar store scarves. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shares a template and tutorial for making a fun mobile from bat softies. What a fun decoration for Halloween! Get the template and the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a stylish lightweight poncho. It drapes beautifully over the body. It’s easy to make, too. Just one seam is all it takes to make one. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Craft Passion shows how to make this pumpkin tutu Halloween costume for little girls. Your little girl will love the layers of poofy tulle. You’ll love the fact that’s really easy to make. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
These beanbags by Thomas from Way Cool Kid are made with seriously kid play in mind. The beans are actually sewn up into a removable insert, which makes them washable. And they’re made from upcycled materials, which is both cost … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jessica from Sew Home Grown (embracing the art of homemaking…) shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired ruffled scarf. The gathers down the center are so pretty! They’re quick and easy to make with elastic thread. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Phyllis Dobbs shares a downloadable tutorial for making this super cute Halloween apron. The big spider applique is actually a pocket. How fun! And check out his button head and ric rac legs! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to make this A-line skirt with fabulous ruffle detail at the hem. It was inspired by a similar (but much shorter) skirt from Charlotte Russe. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for an Infinity & Beyond Scarf. It’s a versatile scarf that can be worn at least different ways to suit your mood, your outfit, or the weather outside. Made from a soft flannel, it’s snuggly for … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Chica and Jo won the Halloween costume challenge at So You Think You’re Crafty with their Candy Corn Costume for little girls. They now share a tutorial for making one. This is so cute, and also quick to make. Get … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she created this fitted top from a man’s dress shirt. I love the pleated neckline! Get the tute.
[photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]
by Anne Weaver
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty oilcloth tote bag with edges finished with bias tape. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Alisa Burke guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a monster lunch sack. It’s made from a natural canvas, and painted and appliqued with a wonky monster face. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Lidija Miklavcic from Tutorial Girl and BluDor is giving away one of her two newest PDF patterns to three lucky readers. The winners can choose from her fingerless glove pattern or her leather shoe pattern. Deadline is October 31, 2010. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make a pumpkin pincushion. How cute!! Get the tute.
[photo from Whip Up]
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by Anne Weaver
Rae from Made by Rae made this adorable name garland for her daughter’s room, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This is such a neat idea! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Made by Rae]