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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Longish cut-off jean shorts with rolled cuffs

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I bet you’re wondering why one would need a tutorial to make cut-off jean shorts. After all, you just cut ’em and roll the edges up, right? Wrong. The tapered legs of jeans would make the cuff smaller around than… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make an adult-sized bean bag chair

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Joanna from Stardust Shoes shares a tutorial at Making It Fun for this bean bag chair. It’s sized for adults, so it’s not just the kids having all of the lounge-y fun. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cutting Cookies reversible kids’ apron

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial over at Quilt Fabric Delights Creative for making her Cutting Cookies reversible apron. It’s sized for a child and uses cookie cutters for the template for the shapes appliqued on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch buttons down with your sewing machine

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hate sewing buttons on by hand? Sew4Home shows how to stitch them down using your sewing machine. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, button, stitch, machine[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add gathered detail to a neckline

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to add gathered detail to the neckline of a top or dress. This easy technique adds interest to an otherwise plain neckline. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle neck tee and headband from a turtleneck

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to refashion a long-sleeved turtleneck into a short-sleeved top with ruffle detail around the neck. As a bonus, you can use the leftover turtleneck band to make a matching headband. Brilliant!… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Fabric carrots for Easter

March 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make fabric carrots. Make a bunch (literally) for a super cute Easter decoration! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Idea Room] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, carrot, softie, Easter[/tags] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick Little Bunny sock softie

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Elsie Marley shares a tutorial on her blog for making this Quick Little Bunny. It’s a sweet little bunny softie made from a sock. Awww…. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yo-yo throw pillow covers

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jenjen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make these throw pillow covers dotted with yo-yo fabric embellishments. Make the yo-yos from different sizes and prints of fabric for an eclectic look. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tatertots … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Applique a fabric bow on to a plain tee

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute fabric bow applique for a t-shirt. Get the how-to. [photo from U Create] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sugar and Spice layered skirt for little girls

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make her Sugar and Spice skirt for little girls. I’m lovin’ the way the fabric is layered at the bottom!! Each tier is made from a different piece of fabric, so you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing station from a repurposed entertainment center

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

With the growing popularity of flat-screen TVs that mount on your wall, old-school entertainment centers are becoming widely available at yard sales, thrift stores, and even for free at the side of the road. Instructables user cjraabe shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY iron-on t-shirt decals from plastic bags

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Filth Wizardry figured out how to make her own t-shirt iron-on decals using fused plastic bags. She shows what worked and what did not. She started with printed images on bags, but then expanded to create her own images by… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make the Charlie Reusable Grocery Bag

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jordan from Blueprint Crafts gives step-by-step instructions (with photos) for making the Charlie Reusable Grocery Bag. You can find the pattern for the bag at BurdaStyle, along with their downloadable instructions. BurdaStyle’s instructions seem fairly straightforward, but often it’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Krista Apron with shirred top

March 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Think Liz shares a free pattern on her blog for her Krista Apron. This apron is all girly-goodness with a ruffle at the bottom and a shirred top. Go to the free pattern. [photo from Think Liz] … Read more ...