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Sewing Tutorial: Roll-up chalk mat with pockets

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Maggie Muggins Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make this fun roll-up chalk mat. It even includes little pockets next to the drawing area for storing chalk and a small eraser. How cool! Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy workaround for a busted zipper

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Polly from Helping Little Hands shows an easy fix for a busted zipper that doesn’t involve ripping out the zipper and putting in a new one. Instead, she adds hook & eye closures to the zipper flap. Granted, that doesn’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making cording the easy way

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Jen’s Bags and Just another day in the life of… shares a tip for cording that is so simple and yet so clever that you’ll think to yourself, “Why haven’t I been doing this all along???” At least… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a set of tabletoppers for flexible table decor

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE joins in Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple square tabletopper. Used with a traditional white tablecloth, these smallish tablecovers give maximum flexibility for decorating your table. They can… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Skullcandy-inspired boy’s tee and hoodie

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar put together for her nephew! She used bleach and simple embroidery to recreate the look of her her nephew’s favorite clothing brand in a plain tee and damaged hoodie. I… Read more ...

Giveaway: Appliqued pencil roll

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Handmade Amoeba is celebrating her 100th blog post by giving away this pencil roll appliqued with a cute bunny. It unrolls to reveal a row of pockets sized perfectly to hold a set of pencils. Get the entry details … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ribbon headband

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make this headband from ribbon and a ponytail elastic. A fabric flower finishes it off so cute, no one will know how easy this project actually is. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eco Travel Lid reusable bowl cover from fabric

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is picnic season, and with it come potlucks and covered dishes. Instead of using foil or plastic wrap to cover your salad bowl, why not use an eco-friendly reusable fabric cover? Allyson Hill shares a tutorial on her blog… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Poolside robe from a towel

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to make this poolside robe out of a large towel. Inexpensive beach towels are readily available at the discount stores right now. Grab one up and make yourself a new swimming… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a wide-brimmed hat

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making a wide-brimmed hat. This is perfect for the sunny days you’ll be spending at the pool this summer!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Just Chic]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pair of girl’s knit pants, no pattern required

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a pair of knit pants for girls. It’s actually very easy and doesn’t require a pattern, so long as you have a pair of pants that fit that you can trace. … Read more ...

Tutorial: American flag bunting

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this patriotic American flag bunting. She uses the red and white ticking to create the stripes on the flag. A bit of denim is the field of blue. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a fabric Science Discovery Toy for toddlers

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this fabric Science Discovery Toy. The soft fabric shapes are also pouches, each with a different kind of closure. Labels on the front show the name of the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler-sized backpack

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Toddlers love toting items from one place to another, and backpacks are a fun way to do it. The only problem is, most backpacks are far too large for their little bodies. Em, AKA That Crafty Mrs. V, shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this Father’s Day bunting out of dad’s old ties. What a cool idea!! Get the how-to. [photo from Dollar Store Crafts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Father’s Day, dad, father, tie, bunting,… Read more ...