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Tutorial: Fix a gaping waistband on a pair of jeans

May 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect jeans fit than a gaping waistband. You know, the ones that allow someone to look down and see your underwear? Brenda from Whosies & Whatnots has a solution for that, and shares a tutorial on… Read more ...

Free pattern: Robot applique

May 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Who says robots are only for boys? Beth from Project: Project made this super cute robot dress for her little girl, and shares the pattern for the robot applique. Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from using it on a… Read more ...

Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated neckline detail

May 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Laurel from Dart and Gather shows how she made this stylish t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated trim added to the neckline. She was inspired by a similar shirt at J. Crew. It’s easily made from an existing t-shirt. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Lookie what she’s making: 21 days of dresses

May 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Caringer from Featherweight has set out on an ambitious sewing project at her blog 21 days 21 dresses. Her goal is to create 21 dresses in 21 days. Some are refashioned, some are made from scratch. Some are made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Bow Non-slip Clippies

May 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute little non-slip bow clippies. These are great for baby girls’ hair that’s often so fine that it won’t hold other kinds of hair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress up a kitchen towel

May 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to take plain kitchen towels from plain to cute. All it takes is a strip of fabric and some ric-rac. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Patchwork Posse] [tags]sewing, tutorial, kitchen, towel,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dragonflies & Daisies Sewing Box

May 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amanda Bergamin shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative for making this Dragonflies & Daisies Sewing Box. This pretty fabric box opens up and folds out to reveal a pincushion and places to keep your needles, scissors, and other small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric napkin rings

May 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make these funky scrap fabric napkin rings, no sewing required. If you have some scraps left over from a placemat or other table decor sewing project, this would be a fun way to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Handy little diaper pouch

May 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial for making a diaper pouch. This handy little pouch has just enough room for a couple of diapers and a pack of wipes. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s dress sew-along

May 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting starts a sew-along on her blog for making this little girl’s dress. Her dress uses the free Popover Sundress by Oliver + S for the body, but adds contrast fabric to the bottom, cap sleeves, and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a French Coffee Press cozy

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has a project for all you coffee connoiseurs out there. They show how to turn a placemat into a French press cozy. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] These cup cozies make wonderful gifts at Christmas time, pair… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Marking and sewing hems

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine Senior Technical Editor, Judith Neukam continues the Teach Yourself to Sew video tutorial series with a short video showing how to mark and sew a hem. She shows how to do three different hem stitches: the catch stitch,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Colorblocked petal top

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this colorblocked petal top from a sleeveless ribbed knit shirt and a plain t-shirt. What a pretty top!! I love the black and white color combination and the simple petal detail at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered twirly pettiskirt for little girls

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kitschy Coo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this tiered pettiskirt. Oh, the twirling possibilities of all those layers of tulle!! The dropwaist reduces the bulk of the gathered tulle, and the lining layer provides coverage… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Bodacious Bow

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a free tutorial on her blog for making a big Bodacious Bow. Add an big bow like this to the neckline of a dress (as shown in the example), or to the back waist of a dress,… Read more ...