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Tutorial: Scrap fabric gift card or business card holder

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a gift card case or business card holder. A ribbon stripe down the middle and a button embellishment make it pretty. A metal ring makes it easy to clip to… Read more ...

Giveaway: Bari J. pattern and 8 fat quarters and Sew Retro book

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares an interview on her blog with none other than Bari J. Ackerman, fabric designer and author of Inspired to Sew. She’s also got a giveaway going on – one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flower Power leather purse

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for making her Flower Power purse. The body of the bag is made from a single piece leather and is handstitched at the sides with leather cord. (You could also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Beach Ball Pillow

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Make It Lovely shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Beach Ball Pillow. It’s a soft fabric version of the classic pool toy. How fun is that!! Get the tute. [photo from Make It Lovely… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little boy’s bow tie

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dacia Ray shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s bow tie. The bow is stitched on to a fabric band that closes in the back with Velcro. You get all the cute of… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Knot So Hard Flip Flops

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

In the summer, there are flip flops, and then there are flip flops. There are the plain discount store versions, and then there are the cute ones that can cost quite a bit. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalk Lines Skirt with piped seams

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

One Avian Daemon shows how she made her Chalk Lines Skirt. This is such a smart little skirt! Piping makes the seams really pop. I love the angled side pockets! Get the tute. [photo from One Avian Daemon]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Best Burp Cloth

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Rae from Made by Rae shows how to make her Best Burpcloth. She shares the tutorial as part of the Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The burpcloths pictured here were made from a custom printed gauze (voile) from Spoonflower as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Striped Jammies for kids

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of kid’s striped jammies. The colors and stripes are inspired by the illustrations of the classic children’s book Goodnight Moon. She originally shared the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Three-Part Harmony dress for little girls

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make her Three-Part Harmony dress, named so because it’s made in three stages: first a tank top, then a skirt, then attaching the two at the waist. The result is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered party hat

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole fromTradewind Tiaras shows how to create an awesome fabric covered party hat. Pleated ribbon around the bottom and a tulle pouf at the top make them extra special. Love it! Get the tute. [photo from Tradewind Tiaras]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho Glam Tunic

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elisabeth from Growing Home shows how to make her Boho Glam Tunic. The loose-fitting tunic is gathered at the neck and is edged with gold paint. Make one from a lightweight fabric for summertime cool. I’m loving the sky blue… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled camera strap

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shares a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled camera strap. This is so pretty! It’s also removable, so you can take it off to wash it. (I can’t imagine any other reason besides a… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Edgestitching and topstitching

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial explaining the difference between edgestitching and topstitching, and showing you how to do both stitches. Go to the video. [photo from Shiny Happy World]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffle Me Up refashioned maternity shirt

June 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togetherguest blogs at I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Ruffle Me Up maternity shirt. It’s refashioned from a thrifted dress shirt that’s large enough to fit around a pregnant tummy. … Read more ...