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Tutorial: Button Ruffle Scarf from old t-shirts

September 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this ruffled scarf out of recycled t-shirts that buttons up to keep it snug against the neck. This is such a cute look for the cooler weather that’s just around the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled apron from a hand towel

September 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from A Little of This, A Little of That shows how to make a ruffled apron from a hand towel. You can make one with a single ruffle (shown here), or go a little crazy and make a double… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strapless dress for a 11 1/2″ fashion doll

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional kicks off Barbie Week at her blog with a tutorial showing how to make a strapless dress for a 11 1/2″ fashion doll (aka Barbie). This is such a cute dress! Get the how-to… Read more ...

Free pattern: 4 Season Crossover Top for little girls

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for a 4 Season Crossover Top for little girls. The loose, sleeveless top is good for warm summer weather, but it can also be easily adapted to winter weather by pairing it with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute art tote bags for your creative little monster

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Craftster user sadsilver shows how she made these super cute art totes. The lined tote bags will hold pads of paper or coloring books, while the monster appliques on the front are designed to hold the crayons or pencils. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized ruffled fabric bloom

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alison from Cluck, Cluck, Sew guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized fabric bloom. I love the scrappy look from using bits and pieces of a whole lot of fabric prints! She… Read more ...

Read all about it: 36 fabric flower tutorials

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

There are just about as many variations on the fabric flower embellishment as there are species of actual flowers out in the natural world. Alison from Oopsey Daisy has rounded up links to 36 fabric flower tutorials. Go to her … Read more ...

Free pattern: For Pleat’s Sake pretty pleated tote

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from U-Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for this fabulous pleated bag, the “For Pleat’s Sake” tote. This is like a double-dip of goodness for me – a pretty purse and a clever pun. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Seven fun sewing projects using a pillowcase

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Se7en gives a list of seven sewing projects that can be done with a pillowcase. There’s the classic pillowcase dress or skirt, but there are also several projects I wouldn’t have thought of before. A cutting/assembly diagram gives an abbreviated… Read more ...

Sneak peek: A video walkthrough of Sew Retro

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever seen a book advertised, or even blogged about, online and wished that you could thumb through its pages? Well, you’re in luck. Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, gives you a video tour through her book. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make The Perfect Diaper Cover

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial for making The Perfect Diaper Cover. You can make them out of one piece of fabric or with contrast bias tape around the edge. You say you think these are the cutest things ever,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork patriotic drawstring pouch

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this patriotic drawstring pouch. The patchwork around one side of the pouch in her example is done in the colors of the Malaysian flag. You could easily adapt this… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to set snaps with a snap setting tool

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid tells how to add sewing snaps

to a sewing project using a snap setting tool. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Positively Splendid] … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow belt

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Creating your own accessories can be both fun and rewarding, especially when they add a personal touch to your wardrobe. The “DIY Faux Leather Belt” tutorial from Leafy Treetop offers a straightforward guide to crafting a chic belt using minimal… Read more ...

Tutorial: Superhero wristband from felt

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sandy from Oh Sew Sandy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make superhero wristbands from felt. Whether your child loves Batman, or thinks she’s Wonder Woman, a wristband is an important part of… Read more ...