Anne Weaver – Page 1158

Tutorial: Easy fleece stocking cap and no-sew scarf

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to make an easy fleece stocking cap and matching no-sew scarf. The fleece is a warm fabric for the cold weather, with the bonus of having edges that don’t fray. These would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew nautical tank refashion

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues shows how she refashioned a tank to give it a trendy nautical look. It’s easy to do with flat-backed gems and rope trim. And, there’s no sewing required! (She used hot glue, but you could also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summer Crawler’s Popover Top for baby girls

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for her Sumer Crawler’s Pop Oover Top. This is such a versatile pattern for baby girls! You can achieve many different looks just by changing out fabrics and adding appliques. Her pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched duvet cover

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lovely ruched duvet cover. It’s made from three flat sheets that she cut and gathered and sewed together. Get the how-to. [photo from Lex]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Small scissors pouch

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Always losing your small snippy scissors? Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make one. Make a pretty fabric pouch to store them in. You can even add Velcro to the back to keep it attached to your sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved patch pockets

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket making series on her blog, this time with a tutorial explaining how to make patch pockets with curved corners. The process for making a curved patch pocket is a bit different than a… Read more ...

Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway later this week

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stay tuned for an awesome giveaway later this week! I can’t tell you right now what it is, but I can give you a couple of clues each day. Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fabric napkins

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for holiday entertaining, Heather Bailey shows how to make a set of simple fabric napkins. 1 1/4 yards of fabric will make a set of 4 napkins. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Hello, My Name … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow. The little pocket on the front keeps the tooth safe and snug until the tooth fairy can make the exchange. It’s also a perfect place to showcase… Read more ...

Giveaway: Bernina goodies from We All Sew

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

We All Sew celebrates Thanksgiving with a giveaway of a Bernina goody bag. I love it when the words “Bernina” and “givewaway” appear in the same sentence! Go to We All Sew for details and to enter the giveaway. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a pair of leggings

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to make your own pair of leggings. You make the pattern from a pair of leggings you already own and that you know fit you. She made hers from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible napkin rings

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of reversible napkin rings. A fabric covered button makes a pretty accent and a fun place to attach a name card. Go to the tutorial. [photo fro Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing hooks, eyes, and snaps securely

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at the Threads blog showing how to sew on hooks, eyes, and snaps

. The simple hand stiches look nice and attach the findings securely to the garment. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lil Hand Warmers to put in your pockets

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from The Creative Crate guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Lil Hand Warmers. The small rice-filled flannel pouches can be heated in the microwave and then put them in your kids’ coat… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled fabric pomander ball

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to use your scrap stash to make a ruffled fabric pomander ball, no sewing required. I love the way the colors and prints are all mish mashed… Read more ...