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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 ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow cover in just 4 steps

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a throw pillow cover. With just 4 steps, it’s a quick and easy project, well suited for a beginning sewist. Go to the tutorial. [photo from From an Igloo]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a dress for a 11.5″ fashion doll

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Adventures from the Sewing Studio shows how to sew a dress for a 11.5″ fashion doll (such as Barbie). After all, the fun of a fashion doll is changing the clothes – again.. and again… and agaion… Go … Read more ...

This week in sewing giveaways

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kerry from Fabric Therapy shares a review of her new favorite pattern – the Sweet Pocket Pinafore by Heidi & Finn. She’s also giving away a free pattern of choice from a list of patterns that have been featured… Read more ...

Check it out: Remix by Ann Kelle

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s … Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways to embellish a scarf

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

M & J Trimming shares a trio of tutorials for easy ways to embellish a scarf. They show how to dress up a plain scarf with lace trim, with dangly coins, or with pom pom fringe. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a back-to-school backpack

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress Designs shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making this cute back-to-school backpack. Get the how-to. [photo from Moda Bake Shop] [tags]sewing, tutorial, book, bag, backpack, back-to-school, school[/tags]… Read more ...

Cool idea: Stay-put necktie magic trick

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows off her magic tie trick. No, it doesn’t pull a rabbit out of a hat or perform any other sleight of hand. But it does make the tail of a necktie… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 Seam Tutu

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You’ve made it through summer and gotten the kiddoes back to school. So now it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make her 2 Seam Tutu. Two seams – how easy is… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Faux leather baby booties Sewing Pattern

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

So, I recently decided to try my hand at making some cute baby booties, and let me tell you, it was so much fun! I found this great tutorial over at Leafy Treetop Spot, and it gave me the perfect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adapt a basic sleeve pattern to create different sleeve styles

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The series on drafting patterns for kids’ clothes at ikat bag continues! In this installment, Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to adapt a basic sleeve block for other styles. Once you have the basic sleeve block, a few… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Personalized nap-time towel mat

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Marisa from The Mama Dramalogues and Elegant Snobbery shows how to make a personalized towel for nap-time at school. She took a pretty towel and then appliqued the letters of her child’s name. Cute, cute! Get the tutorial at The … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Ruffle dress refashion

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Paige from Simply Handmade by Paige and Pink Lemonade Store shows how she refashioned a too-big knit dress into this fabulous number. The simple black dress is the perfect backdrop for the ruffle and cluster of rolled fabric flowers at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty bitty zippered sleeping bags for small dolls or stuffed animals

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make an itty bitty zippered sleeping bag, sized just right for a child’s small doll or stuffed animal. These small sleeping bags will keep your child’s stuffed animals snug and cozy on their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork zig zag throw pillow

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Calli from Make It Do guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this zig zag patchwork throw pillow. This is so pretty! Go to the tutorial. [photo from U Create] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...