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Tutorial: Make a cover for your ironing board

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kimberlee from Pondered In My Heart shows how to make a new cover for your ironing board. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Pondering My Heart] [via Handmade Matters] [tags]sewing, tutorial, DIY, cover, ironing board, iron[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a set of hanging fabric baskets

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a set of hanging fabric baskets. Slide them over a curtain rod for a set of pocket organizers for your craft or sewing room. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free template: Pressing guides for a perfect turned edge

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I’ve gotten pretty good at eyeballing a 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch folded edge, but when I want to be more precise I find myself pulling out a seam gauge and constantly checking the depth of the fold. Until now. Because The … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add pockets to a pair of shorts

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Would your favorite pair of shorts (or pants) be made that much more favorite if they only had pockets? Katie from Notes from a very red kitchen shows how you can add them in. Genius! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a child’s dress-up wedding veil

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If your little girl loves to pretend wedding scenarios, then perhaps she needs her own dress-up wedding veil. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one. Don’t let the frilliness fool you – this is actually a super easy… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundress for toddlers

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a shirred summer sundress for toddlers. Make one from a lightweight cotton for easy (and comfortable) summer wear. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, shirred, summer, sundress, dress,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled flower brooch with button center

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric flower brooch. The bloom is made of gathered fabric, and the center from a button. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Pickup… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to create a convertible collar for a blouse

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how to create a convertible collar for a blouse. Though it looks like it would be complicated, the process is actually fairly straightforward. Get the how-to. [photo from Gertie’s New … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s scrunchie belt with detachable pouch

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a downloadable tutorial for making this scrunchie belt for girls. Not only will it help keep her pants where they belong, but the detachable pouch is the perfect place to keep the little treasures she finds all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple tablerunner from dishtowels

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Salty Pineapple guest blogs over at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a super simple tablerunner out of dishtowels. This is such an easy way to give your table a quick update! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an eco-friendly reusable Swiffer Sweeper cover

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew Much Ado is keepin’ it green this month with a focus on projects that are good for our environment. Her most recent project is a reusable cover for a Swiffer Sweeper. You won’t believe what she used to get… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a garland of felt Peeps bunnies

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE guest blogs over at V & Co. with a tutorial for making a garland of felt Peep bunnies. Make it in pink or bright yellow for a realistic “Peep” color. SO cute! Go to the free pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a full apron from a tea towel

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make a full apron from a tea towel and two pieces of fabric. The body of the apron is made from the tea towel, while the two pieces of fabric form a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a stenciled pillowcase for Passover

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sara aka Creative Jewish Mom guest blogs over at Make and Takes with a tutorial showing how to use freezer paper stenciling to make a fun pillowcase for Passover. Freezer paper stencils are a great way to get a Passover-themed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pacifier pouch for a crib or toddler bed

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Natasha from Samster Mommy shares a tutorial for making a felt pouch that hangs from a crib or toddler’s bed to hold a pacifier. Of course, if you don’t have a little one who uses a paci, I’m sure you… Read more ...