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Lookie what she made: Wrapped washer pattern weights

anneweaver — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:17:24 +0000

Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows what she did with the collection of heavy washers that she got for Christmas. (Yes, she asked for the washers…) She wrapped them with ribbon and turned them into pattern weights. They look like candy!!! …

Tutorial: Make a little girl’s sundress from a woman’s skirt

anneweaver — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:52:50 +0000

Jen from My Own Road shows how she created this cute sundress for her little girl out of a thrifted skirt. The skirt would come down to the knees on a woman, but is long enough to make a full …

Review: Janome MC6300 sewing machine

anneweaver — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:46:29 +0000

Way back in January, the folks at Janome sent me one of their sewing machines (on loan) to use and review. I’ve spent 6 months sewing on the Janome Memory Craft 6300, learning the ins and outs of this …

Read all about it: Tips for buying a sewing machine & tools for a beginning sewer

anneweaver — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:14:57 +0000

Buying a sewing machine is a difficult enough decision when you’re an experience sewer and know what you’re looking for. But buying a machine for someone who wants to sew, and maybe not being a sewer yourself, can be daunting. …

Read all about it: Uses for your pinking shears

anneweaver — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:53:45 +0000

The zig zag edge created by pinking shears is more than just a decorative finish. Those little triangles notches are actually pretty useful . Chris from Pickup Some Creativity explores the more functional uses of the notched edge. It’s part of …

Tutorial: Easy M&M Halloween costume

anneweaver — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:40:48 +0000

lnowak from My Little Blogspot shows how to make this super cute M&M Halloween costume. And it’s not just cute – it’s easy to make, too! Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Organize your carded buttons

anneweaver — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:05:43 +0000

Like many sewists, I’ve amassed quite a collection of buttons. Some are loose, but some are still stitched on to their cards. Currently, my organization system consists of a large shoe box that I paw through whenever a project calls …

Tip: Cheap & easy cleaner for your iron’s sole plate

anneweaver — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:27:08 +0000

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a tip on her blog for cleaning the sole plate of your iron without using expensive or messy cleaners. I won’t spoil the surprise and tell you here what it is, but I can tell …

Check it out: Remix by Ann Kelle

anneweaver — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:17:03 +0000

Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s …

Read all about it: Purchasing a dress form

anneweaver — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:42:03 +0000

So you’ve been watching all of those episodes of Project Runway and seeing the designers create garments on a dress form, and you’re thinking, “Oooh, I want one of those for MY studio!” But it turns out there are actually …

Read all about it: What you need in your sewing toolkit

anneweaver — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:57:25 +0000

Anna from Noodlehead and Cheryl from a pretty cool life guest blog over at Pickup Some Creativity with her list of sewing essentials. This is the first installment in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity. If you’re a …

Giveaway: Super cute sewing pins from Muffins and More

anneweaver — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:59:27 +0000

Aren’t these sewing pins cute?? Miss Muffin from Muffins and More is giving away two sets of her handmade sewing pins, and allyou have to do to enter is leave a comment at her blog with a suggestion for a Pippi …

Read all about it: Sewing machine needles and what all those numbers mean

anneweaver — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:38:46 +0000

I’ll admit that I’m fairly ignorant when it comes to sewing machine needles. I know to change the needle every now and then, and I know to match the description on the package to the type of fabric I’m using, …

Tutorial: Make unique wall pegs from vintage spools of thread

anneweaver — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:35:00 +0000

Old spools of thread are easily found at estate sales or thrift stores. The wooden spools and the vintage printing are visually appealing, but the old thread shouldn’t be used in an actual sewing project. Design*Sponge shows how to turn them …

Tutorial: Make your own monogrammed pattern weights

anneweaver — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:14:39 +0000

I love using pattern weights when cutting out pattern pieces from fabric, but to purchase them as a set is ridiculously expensive. Junie Moon shows how to make your own weights from heavy washers. They’re perfectly serviceable straight from the …