Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple skirt in just 20 minutes. She uses a piece of super-wide elastic for the waistband, so no fiddling with casings or zippers. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple skirt in just 20 minutes. She uses a piece of super-wide elastic for the waistband, so no fiddling with casings or zippers. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of soft memory blocks with custom-printed images of baby. She also free-motion stitched the name of the baby on one of the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lookie what New Dress a Day is making! She has embarked on a year-long refashioning project aimed at rejuvenating her creative spirit. She’s refashioning a new garment every day out of thrift store and tag sale finds, and she’s given … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a fabric bookmark and pen holder rolled into one. This quick little project uses small bits of fabric, so dig out your scrap bin and make a stack for your gift stash. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make this tank top with braided straps. She made it from a long-sleeved tee, which are widely available on the clearance racks as the weather warms. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a free pattern on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled knit fabric. The soft knit is a perfect pairing for this sweet little softie! Go to the free … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sometimes all it takes is one fabulous detail to transform a plain garment into something special. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs at Seven-Thirty-Three with a tutorial showing how to make a custom zipper pull. She … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Molly from The Creative Maven shows how to make a child’s play toolbelt from a placemat. Not only does a placemat have edges that are already finished (no hemming!), but it’s also a sturdy material that can hold up to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this ruffled headband. Girls (big or little) who love ruffles will love this! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a layered ruffle skirt. What a pretty look for spring! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Spring isn’t just about flowers and bunnies and baby chicks. At least not for little boys who also love bugs and snakes and crawly things. Sharon from Lovely Bud made these snake softies for her boys in celebration of spring. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Nicole from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! created this belted heating pad to help ease the pain of her injured back. The insert can be heated up in the microwave, and the belt keeps it right where it … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The latest installment of Threads Magazine’s Teach Yourself to Sew series is this video tutorial for making a bias strip scarf. They use chiffon, but any lightweight fabric will work. Go to the video tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Traci from Amazing Mae guest blogs over at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging organizer for your jewelry. The fabric loops hold necklaces and bracelets securely, and the snap closure gives easy access … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
April from Modern-Mama shows how to make a patchwork skirt for little girls. It’s made from the 5″ squares from a charm pack of precut fabric. The simple patchwork design allows the different colors and prints of the fabrics to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an Everyday Blouse from a pair of pillowcases. I think a blouse like this is perfect for everyday wear – a little dressy but still loose and comfortable. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own shower curtain. She added fabric rosettes across the top as accents. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Miscellany of Me shares a tutorial on her blog for drafting and sewing a child’s crossfront top. The pattern for this top is based on a plain t-shirt pattern. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Part 1 shows how … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lollychops shows how to make a felt flower bouquet that you can . She made one for her mother for Easter, but you could also make one to honor your mother on Mother’s Day. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Lynette from Get Your Craft On guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial for making a ruffled tank top for little girls. The front of the tank is covered with layer upon layer of ruffle-y goodness. Little girls … Read More...