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Free pattern: Love in the Afternoon dress from Twinkle Sews

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for the Love in the Afternoon dress over at CraftStylish. It’s offered as an excerpt from the book Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia. Go to the free pattern. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peeking Bag pouch with window

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours guestblogs over at EverythingEtsy.com with a tutorial showing how to make this Peeking Bag, so named because of the big vinyl window on the front that gives a peek at the bag’s contents. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Free as a Bird long skinny envelope pillow

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home finishes up their series of Earth Day inspired throw pillows with a tutorial showing how to make their Free as a Bird pillow. This is a long skinny envelope style pillow with button closures on the front. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add fabric tabs to the neck of a cardigan

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows what a different small details can make to the overall look of a garment. She took a plain cardigan and added two fabric and button tabs to the neckline. This small… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a fabric portfolio to hold your journal

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jesse from JezzePrints shares a tutorial on her blog for making these fabric portfolio folders. Pockets on the inside hold a sketchbook and a ribbon wraps around to keep it closed. Make one to carry a journal or sketchbook with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Breezy Tank for girls

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shares a tutorial for this easy, breezy summer tank for little girls. She made one is just half an hour! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftiness is not… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summery Sun Hat for babies

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Summery Sun Hat for babies. Not only is this a accessory for baby’s summer outfits, but it will keep the harsh sun off her his or her pretty baby… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired Smoldering Hues ruffled shower curtain

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog for an Anthropologie-inspired Smoldering Hues shower curtain. The rows upon rows of ruffles look so luxe!! And the different colors give an ombre effect. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a vintage-inspired gunsleeve

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a gunsleeve. The no-frills vintage inspired look would certainly appeal to the menfolk. And for the lady hunters? Be bold and make one in a girly fabric! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

It’s New: Summer Vacation Dress and Shortie sewing pattern

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Summer Vacation Dress and Shortie pattern by Dana from MADE is here just in time for warm weather sewing projects. The pattern for the shirred sundress and romper gives instructions for 5 different looks and will work for any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use freezer paper to cut small pattern pieces

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! shares a tip for cutting out small pattern pieces. Rather than fussing with cutting out the pattern piece, pinning down all those curves and sharp corners, and then trying to cut… Read more ...

Cool idea: Printed twill tape hem!

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Adriana from Crafterhours used printed twill tape to create a skirt hem with a message. How cool is that? It’s part of their Twill Tape Week series of blog posts. Read more about this idea over at Crafterhours. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Whimsical stacked flower brooch

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to stack folded felt circles, fabric, and a button to make this whimsical flower brooch. Love it!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Blue Cricket Design] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, felt, folded,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine cover

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making a cover for your sewing machine. The cover sits over the machine to help keep the dust away from its moving parts. The simple piecing shows off your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cuddly Cat softie

April 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this Cuddly Cat softie. You can give the kitty different personalities just by changing the fabrics. Sweet floral prints for a shabby chic kitty, or bright fun fabrics for a funkier kitty. Make… Read more ...