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Tutorial: Scrappy bias binding

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she makes scrappy bias binding from bits of left over fabric. I love this idea!!! The pieced scraps make a fun, offbeat striped effect on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork reversible sewing machine cover

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a cover to keep the dust off of your sewing machine when it’s not in use. It’s reversible, too, with a patchwork design on each side. One side has a more traditional… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paperdoll appliqued skirt

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shares a tutorial for making her Paperdoll Skirt. It’s not a skirt for paperdolls; it’s a super cute gathered skirt for little girls, with a paperdoll design appliqued around the hem. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Shirred T-Shirt Dress for Toddlers

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie fromLemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Shop shows how to make an easy shirred t-shirt dress for toddlers. The top is made from a t-shirt (perhaps one that still fits across the chest but has grown too… Read more ...

Tutorial: Very Berry zippered strawberry pouch

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shares a tutorial for making her Very Berry pouch that’s shaped like a strawberry. Cute!! A zipper hidden underneath the leaf cap gives easy access to the inside of the little bag. Get the tute… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Favorite Top with asymmetrical criss cross bodice

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Favorite Top. I can see why this is her favorite! It has a flattering empire waist, with an asymmetrical criss cross bodice. And it works… Read more ...

Free pattern: Frog softie

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to the Free Spirit Fabric blog for a downloadable PDF pattern and tutorial by Melissa Peda from 100 Billion Stars for making a frog softie from your favorite cotton print. He’s so cute!! Get the pattern and tutorial… Read more ...

Giveaway: A Patchwork Rose Zippered Bag online sewing class with Bari J. Ackerman

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

We’re giving away a registration to one lucky Craft Gossip reader for the Patchwork Rose Zippered Bag online sewing class with Bari J. Ackerman! Go the giveaway post to get yourself entered! Deadline to enter is midnight EST, July 18, … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible tank with no raw edges on the shoulders

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Noile Dot Net shows how to make a simple reversible tank. Her tutorial includes detailed instructions for making the seams on the shoulder straps smooth and pretty on both sides, no raw edges showing. This same process could be used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Latitude and longitude vintage inspired throw pillow

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy guest blogs at Midwestern Sewing Girl with a tutorial showing how to make her vintage insipred latitude and longitude throw pillow. The pillow cover is made from a rustic fabric with simple side ties for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot Air Balloon halter dress with scrappy applique

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making her Hot Air Balloon dress. After I got through lusting over that fabulous hot air balloon print she used on the skirt of the dress, I read through the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern grommet drapes from a bedsheet & designer fabric

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of grommet drapes using a bedsheet and stripes of designer fabric. The sheet is waaaaay less expensive than buying enough designer yardage to cover a window, and it looks so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s reversible summer tunic

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun{Dress} series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s reversible tunic. This is such a pretty tunic! The shape is simple,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laminated strawberry placemats

July 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to create a set of strawberry-shaped placemets. They’re made from laminated cotton so they wipe clean easily. Check out the dimensional leaves at the top – it’s actually a matching napkin slipped through… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bow

July 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Abby from i — create guest blogs at Pink Lemonade with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric bow. They make the cutest hair accessories! You could also use them to embellish sweaters, bags, or even shoes. And because… Read more ...