Anne Weaver – Page 1185

Tutorial: Sewing machine mat with tool pockets and pincushion

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. A pocket hangs down over the front of the table to hold small sewing tools. A coordinating pin cushion provides a place to park… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Hobo Dance Bag with braided strap

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of… Read more ...

Craft Gossip Dolly Donation: More dollies!

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what came in the mail yesterday. More dollies! 6 more dollies, in fact. This brings our grand total for Dolly Donations to 34 DOLLIES. WOW! Y’all are awesome.

These 6 dollies come from Kathy in Indiana. Each has its… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scalloped Table Cover with fitted corners

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she made a fitted vinyl table cover with scalloped edge. With scalloped edge. I had to repeat the bit about the scalloped edge because it’s just so stinkin’ CUTE. Go … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tree costume for a child

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I think that I shall never see, a Halloween costume as cute as a tree… Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free tutorial on her blog for making a tree costume for a child. Check out the little stuffed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed elastic for a waistband

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Wide elastic waistbands are super popular right now. This is a good thing, because they’re one of the easiest ways to finish the waist of a skirt. The only problem is, there’s not much selection in terms of color. Do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or Treat bag

October 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Staci shows how to sew a super cute trick or treat bag. The pleat at the center of the bag gives it more of a dressed up handbag feel, and it also allows for more fullness in the bag. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric Rac Burp Cloth

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make these Ric Rac Burp Cloths. Squares of fabric prints are appliqued down and edged with ric rac for a quick but cute project. You can use any print for the appliqued… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew toddler ladybug costume

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for Halloween, Spartan Living shares a tutorial showing how to make this ladybug costume for a toddler, no sewing required. She made it from dollar store purchases plus items she had on hand, for a total cost… Read more ...

Check it out: I’m on The Bullet List!

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Guess who’s the latest blogger to be featured on The Bullet List at The Mother Huddle? It’s ME!! I was SO excited when Destri asked me to submit a Bullet List to her blog. I love reading what other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nursing cover with secret pocket

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a nursing cover to give privacy to breastfeeding mothers. It includes a little pocket where you can stash a small pack of baby wipes. Get the how-to from Sew4Home. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Organize your carded buttons

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Like many sewists, I’ve amassed quite a collection of buttons. Some are loose, but some are still stitched on to their cards. Currently, my organization system consists of a large shoe box that I paw through whenever a project calls… Read more ...

Tutorial: Warm Winter Hat with dino spikes

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo joins Inspire to Create at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make her Warm Winter Hat. Dragon or dinosaur spikes down the middle is sure to appeal to the boys. Of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Coffee sack rug

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane and Gabrielle from i.Craft team up to show how to make a unique rug out of a coffee sack

. This is such a cool use for a repurposed coffee sack! Get a written how-to (with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ghost Cozies for Halloween decor

September 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heidi Kenney from My Paper Crane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of Ghosty Cozies to sit on a mantel or accent table. These guys are so cute, and also so easy to make! … Read more ...