I never would have guessed that this play kitchen lived it's first life as an entertainment center. Check out the complete tutorial at Sutton Grace ... or here is a smaller one from a nightstand at Homemade by Jill.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Sewing in Zippers
Sooner or later you're going to have to get over your fear of zippers. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads, it includes instructions for a centered zipper, a lapped zipper and an invisible zipper. Or check out this video for an easy flat front fly-zipper.
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Pillowcase Dress
Easy Easy Easy dress for your little one. Check out the complete tutorial at Freshly Picked, and revisited HERE ... even better instructions!
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here are some more for ya ...
Everything Sewing with pattern
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or here is a FREE pattern from Oliver + S ... similar, but no gathers!!
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
How to Sew a Catch Stitch
This hand stitching technique keeps layers of fabric flat against each other, and is great for hemming. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.
How to Sew a Slipstitch
An excellent hand stitching technique that hides the threads in the folds. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.
How to Sew a Fell Stitch
This hand sewing technique is also called an applique stitch, and is good for attaching one layer of fabric to another, it's a quick, strong and flexible. Check out the complete tutorial at Threads.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Onesie Dress
Turn any plain onesie into the cutest dress. Check out the complete tutorial at Barefoot in the Kitchen, with alternative tips HERE.
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Ice Cream Cone Cozy
Let your kids enjoy ice cream cones without worrying about the sticky hands that normally follow. Check out the complete tutorial at The Object Project.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Fabric Covered Button Rings
Fabric covered buttons and rings ... 2 of my favorite things! Check out the complete tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots and at Blue Cricket Designs.
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Tulle Corsage Embellished Tee
Embellish those tees and make them less boring. Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Easy Scrap Fabric Barrettes
She finishes them off by hand with embroidery floss, but you could also zip around them with your sewing machine. Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.
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18" Doll Clothing Patterns
American Girl used to offer sewing patterns for their 18" dolls. You can now download them for FREE. Check out the complete patterns at AGPlayThings. Available for Addy, Samantha, Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, and Molly. I also recently stumbled upon Liberty Jane Patterns, which specializes in 18" doll patterns (they sell for $3.99), but they also offer 2 patterns for free, a basic tee and a tank.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Pattern Layouts
Laying out your pattern on your fabric before cutting is an important step that must be done carefully and accurately for good looking results. Check out the complete tutorial and tips at Threads.
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Elastic Waist Skirt
How cute and simple is this skirt?! LOVE it. Check out the complete tutorial at Freshly Picked. Or check out the Mama Version ... with POCKETS!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Pleated Ruffle Headband
Have i mentioned that i love headbands lately? And i LOVE this pleated ruffle one. Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs, or watch her in action as she was featured on Studio 5.
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Cart Caddy
Grocery shopping will never be the same, organize those coupons! Check out the complete tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Fitted Crib / Toddler Bed Sheet
There are many different tutorials ... hopefully you can find one that you like.
Check out: Vanilla Joy, What the Hay, Everything Your Mama Made, Make Baby Stuff, Bundles of Love, Stardust Shoes.
Check out: Vanilla Joy, What the Hay, Everything Your Mama Made, Make Baby Stuff, Bundles of Love, Stardust Shoes.
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