Jess from The Planner and The Procrastinator shows how to make a tiered lace ruffle skirt, much like one she saw at the mall. I love the rows of ruffled lace!! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Jess from The Planner and The Procrastinator shows how to make a tiered lace ruffle skirt, much like one she saw at the mall. I love the rows of ruffled lace!! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these curtain panels with strips of accent fabrics. Pre-cut Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) packs make it easy to get the strips of fabric for the accent stripes and tiebacks. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make this pretty gathered skirt. The waistband ties into a bow at the back, creating pretty detail. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Ady from Crafty Ady shares the how-to for making a cute little zippered pouch she has named The Stuffy. It includes a metal ring so you can hang it on your keychain, and the inside is finished nicely with French … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to use shirring to transform a plain adult-sized t-shirt into a cute summer dress for your toddler. This quick, easy project is perfect for beginning sewists. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Craft Passion has the free pattern and tutorial for making this pretty but practical tri-fold wallet. The inside includes pockets for paper money, while the outside sports a zippered pocket for your change. Go to the free pattern and tutorial… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Priti from Arm Candy for You shares a tutorial for making her Cute Bum pants for toddler girls. These cotton pants have shirred ankles and shaped patch pockets. She made them for her little girl, but with the right fabric … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Selina from The Sisters 4 Say More Is More shows how to make this cute petal tank, perfect for older girls or the tween set. Of course, it’d also be cute for the littler girls. The rows of petals at … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
McKenzie from Artistry by McKenzie G and Girl Loves Glam shows how to make a beach towel that doubles as a bag. Or a bag that doubles as a beach towel. Either way, it’s pretty awesome. Interior pockets hold your … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Sqeezy Home shows how to make these removable ruffle embellishments for your shoes. Velcro makes them easily interchangeable, so you can get many looks out of one pair of shoes. Go to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Miss Prickly from My Inner Old Lady shares a tutorial at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how to make a girl’s nightgown out of a pair of vintage pillowcases. So cute!! Of course, if you don’t have a pair of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kenneth King shares a technique tutorial at Threads Magazine, showing how to achieve pucker-free seamswhen joining curved pieces. This is particularly helpful when creating princess seams on a garment. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Sarah at Dolly Donations has just posted a new soft dolly pattern for you to make and donate to children in crisis. This one is a wee bit more advanced than her first pattern, but it’s still a relatively easy … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial for making a lovely patriotic pillowcase dress. Instead of the traditional pillowcase, she used Bar Harbor panels by Minick & Simpson for Moda. What an absolutely PERFECT fabric choice for this project! Get … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to refashion a man’s buttondown shirt into this ladies’ summer top. The loose fit is comfy for the hot, hot days. It also works well for maternity or nursing! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Pascale from//Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog for making these cool braided bracelets. The base is made from leather strips, but the woven portion can be made with leather, ribbon, or scrap fabric. Did someone say … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is offering a special sale in honor of 4th of July weekend. From now until July 4, 2010, you can get 50% off all of her pattern tutorials. Just use the code Independence at checkout. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on her blog for turning a long-sleeved adult t-shirt into a cute skirt and leggings set for toddler girls. What a great use for an old shirt!! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to draft a pattern for a collar yoke that goes across the top of a sundress. You can make a straight collar piece, or a scalloped one like she shows. … Read More...