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Tutorial: Rolled hem on sheer fabric using a sewing machine

January 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sheer fabrics can make gorgeous garments, but there’s always the problem of hemming them. Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how she uses her sewing machine to create a rolled hem on sheer fabric. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Berry ‘n Bird Beret from recycled jeans

January 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Michele Pacey from Michele Made Me shows photos of her Berry ‘n Bird Beret. The project comes from Denim Revolution by Nancy Minsky. It’s made from an old pair of jeans and is embroidered with a beautiful bird and branch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered neckline sweater dress from an adult shirt

January 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made this sweater dress for her daughter out of one of her own shirts. The gathered neckline is a pretty detail, and also serves as a good fix for an adult-sized neckline… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-minute ruffle dress for toddlers

January 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made this girly-frilly ruffled dress for her toddler daughter. And she did it in just 20 minutes. The secret? Using an existing dress pattern for the shape, and pre-reruffled fabric for the… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Two tunic dresses from two dress shirts

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

km17 took two men’s dress shirts and turned them into two tunic dresses for herself. She mixed and matched the pieces so each dress is made up of two different patterns of fabric. And be sure to check out the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No bulk edge finish for a facing

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for using interfacing to finish the edge of a facing – without adding bulk. Brilliant! Go to Off the Cuff Sewing Style to find out how to do it. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon appliqued bow t-shirt

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to applique ribbon on to a t-shirt into a pretty bow design. Great idea! Get the tute. [photo from Therapeutic Crafting]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Couture Cutie toddler dress with bustle back

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for her Couture Cutie dress with a bustle back. It was her winning entry into the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run & Play. The design of her dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pacifier clip

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to the pacifier, the other to a bib or the child’s clothing. Then, when the baby decides to drop the pacifier, it… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fabric dress-up crowns

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffled baby dress lined in soft knit fabric

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this beautiful baby dress with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. Though the ruffles are super fancy, it’s made to be comfortable on… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: No-sew felt Littlest Pet Shop playmat

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows off the felt playmat she made for her daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop figures. It has a pond area, a farm area, a pond area, and roads connecting them. What more could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded glasses case with flex frame opening

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to make a glasses case with a flex frame opening. The case is lined and padded for extra protection for your glasses. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafty Ady]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Conversation hearts Valentine’s garland

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It’s not Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts, and Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a super cute garland from felt versions of the popular candy. Get the tutorial. [photo from Punkin Patterns] Check out these sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Remote control organizer

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirsty from You Had Me At Bonjour shows how to make a hanging organizer to keep all of your remotes happy and together and in one spot. She made hers with four pockets at the bottom for her larger remotes… Read more ...