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Read all about it: Use up those scrap t-shirt sleeves!

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever noticed how often a t-shirt refashion ends up with a pair of left over sleeves? They’re perfectly good knit fabric, but they’re small. What to do with them? Crafting a Green World has some ideas for using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold-over placket to shape a straight sleeve

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shows how to add a shaping to a straight sleeve with a simple fold-over placket. Edgestitching and a button accent make the tucked fabric a design feature rather than an afterthought. Get the tute. [photo from Threads … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy asymmetrical maxi dress

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

SewPetiteGal shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an asymmetrical maxi dress. It takes just a few clever seams, and the look is so sophisticated. Get the tutorial. [photo from SewPetiteGal] Looking for more maxi… Read more ...

Tutorial: Full and Textured Fabric Flowers

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Full and Textured Fabric Flowers. The fluffy blooms would make super cute hair accessories – either on a clippie or on a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heirloom Skirt with hankie pocket

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her Heirloom Skirt. It’s a version of her Simple Skirt, with a contrast band at the hem and a vintage hankie for the pocket. The hankie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy braided t-shirt belt

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a pretty belt out of braided strips of t-shirt knit. She cut her strips from an old t-shirt. The D-ring closure is super easy to install and allows for endless adjustability. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Super Speedy Simple Skirt with rows of ruffles

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs in the Sewing With Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (co-hosted with Noodlehead) with a tutorial showing how to make her Super Speedy Simple Skirt. The rows and rows of ruffles are sooo girly! … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Little girl’s wool jacket from a sweater

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Bumblebee & Sophie posts on her blog about the yard sale sweater she refashioned into this cute little girl’s jacket. The felted wool will be warm for the colder months, but what’s most striking is all the little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mondo Pom Pom Pillow

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make her Mondo Pom Pom Pillow, a plain square pillow edged with giant pom poms. I love it!! Get the tute. [photo from Living With Punks]… Read more ...

Get the tip: Clever way to store fabric

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tip sent in by one of her readers for a clever way to store your fabric. I won’t give away the secret here, but I can tell you it involves a rolling trouser… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a sweater into a cardigan with contrast front edges

August 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen Giddens guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to turn a pullover sweater into a cardigan. She binds the front edges with a contrast-y fabric print. It keeps the sweater from ravelling, and looks pretty darn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a baby hat from a turtleneck

August 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maridith from Strictly Homemade guest blogs in the Sew Chic Upcycling series on Seamingly Smitten with a tutorial showing how to create this super cute baby hat out of a turtleneck. The turtleneck came off of a shirt she had… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern crib skirt with contrast box pleats

August 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated crib skirt with contrast box pleats. I love the crisp, modern look! Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back To School Tunic Dress

August 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Back To School Tunic Dress. L-O-V-E!!! Her version is made from patchwork fabric that she pieced herself, but this would also be cute out of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: SoHo Maxi Dress

August 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her SoHo Maxi Dress. The long dress is made from a knit fabric and has a ruffle across the top. Love it! It’s part of the… Read more ...