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Tutorial: Scrap Busting Pot Holders

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

My Girl Thursday shows how to turn your fabric scraps into a scrappy happy patchwork pot holder. Too cute!! Get the tutorial. [photo from My Girl Thursday] Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy maxi dress

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Make It Lovely shows how to make a super stylish maxi dress that also happens to be easy to make. The dress was inspired by Hungry Hippie’s Poppy Top in 10. The sides are stitched with elastic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lavender wheat heat packs

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to A Spoonful of Sugarto find out how to make these lavender wheat Heat Packs. It’s an easy project, suitable for a beginning sewist. Make a set for yourself, and few extra to give as gifts. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Nursing pillow cover

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kristine from Liberated Mind created a new cover for her nursing pillow, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Buying these from the store can be really expensive, and the selection tends to be limited. Making one yourself… Read more ...

Tutorial: No Sew Braided Headband

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy braided headband, no sewing required. This is soooo cute!!! The headband is made from braided fabric strips, with a rolled fabric rosette embellishment. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered balls

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Crafts n’ Coffee shows how to make fabric covered balls that you can toss in a bowl or basket to add a quick bit of color to your decor. They’re quick and easy to make, and no sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Sandwich Cozy reusable wrap

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sandwich cozy. Instead of placing a sandwich in a throw-away plastic baggie, wrap it up in this reusable wrap. When you’re ready to… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Upcycled Hemless Tee-Skirt

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with her Upcycled Hemless Tee-Skirt. The soft knit skirts are made from jersey knit fabric upcycled from three old t-shirts. And because jersey doesn’t ravel, there’s no… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a luggage tag

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for your summer travels, Sew4Home shows how to make an eye-catching luggage tag. You can make one out of fabric scraps and a bit of clear plastic. Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gardening apron with pockets and loops

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how to make a gardening apron. It takes just 1/4 yard of canvas or home dec fabric. In addition to pockets across the front, there’s also handy loops at the waist for holding your pruning… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with gathered stripe

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a pretty throw pillow with a gathered stripe. The diagonal panel of gathered fabric adds texture without being busy, making this a great style to include in a grouping of pillows. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt with interchangeable embellishments

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nike from Choose to Thrive shows how you can get the look of multiple embellished tees from just one shirt. The secret is that the embellishments snap on and off, making it easy to change them to suit your mood… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kid’s Travel Tote

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Crafty Mamas created this kid’s Travel Tote in the Color Your Summer contest at KojoDesigns and Delia Creates, and now shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s a handy tote that they can use to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy zippered pouch

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If the thought of installing a zipper intimidates you, then check out this tutorial by Karen from Sew Much 2 Love. She shows how to make a simple little pouch with a zipper across the front. You’ll learn a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow t-shirt refashion

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ali Foster from Ali Foster Patterns shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with bow embellishments around the neck. Most of the sewing on this refashion is handsewing, so… Read more ...