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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Washable stand-up fabric storage baskets

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jesse from Jezze and Jezzeprints shares a tutorial for making these fabric storage baskets. Cardboard inserts help the sides hold their shape, but can be removed for washing. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Jezze] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an iron cozy to transport a warm iron

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

How many times has it happened that you’ve taken your sewing machine and iron out for a little sewing get-together, only to realize that it’s time to go and your iron is still hot? LuAnn from May Your Bobbin Always … Read more ...

Tutorial: One new appliqued t-shirt from two old tees

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Naomi from Omi Creates tells how to make a new shirt out of two old tees. If you’re careful with the placement of your pattern pieces, you won’t have to hem the bottom of the shirt or the sleeves. YAY! … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a soft playmat for baby

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a soft playmat for baby. Lay it on the floor for a soft place for baby to play. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Walter + Veronica share a tutorial on for making an oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system. Zippers on each pocket keep the cash where it needs to be. Go to the tutorial. Editor’s Note: This blog is no longer … Read more ...

Tutorial: “Messy ribbon” reverse applique

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to achieve a “messy ribbon” reverse applique. She uses it to make framed St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decor for her house. This technique will work with any large image with simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork fabric file folder

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Terrie Sandelin, author of Miniatures in Minutes, shares a tutorial on her blog Bits and Pieces for making a fabric file folder. Use patchwork or cut from one piece of fabric you love. Either way, it’ll be the most fabulous… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding bias binding without skipped spots on the back

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to add binding to the edge of a garment. Rather than starting from the front, she starts at the back. Her method ensures that you don’t have places where the stitching doesn’t catch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reversible wrap skirt

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to make a reversible wrap skirt that she calls The Domesticated Skirt. The design is genius!! I’m adding this to my spring must-sew list. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew … Read more ...

Tutorial & template: Phrenology pincushion

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Graphics Fairy as a free template and tutorial for making this phrenology pincushion. Go to the template and tutorial. [photo from The Graphics Fairy] [via Whip Up] [tags]sewing, tutorial, template, phrenology, brain, pincushion, pin, cushion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric hopscotch mat for indoor playtime

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this fabric hopscotch mat, great for indoor active play. Pull it out on a rainy day for happy break. The mat is pieced, while the numbers are stenciled with fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruffle bib for baby

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Sew Lovely Life with a tutorial for making a baby bib striped with ruffles. Not only is this a stinkin’ cute bib for little girls, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered flouncy skirt for little girls

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brianna from Sew Lovely Life guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make a layered flouncy skirt for a little girl. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase-style dress for baby girls

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The pillowcase dress is a perennial favorite style for little girls. Prudent Baby shows how to make a pillow-case style dress for a baby girl. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pillowcase, dress, baby,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pirate’s doo-rag

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a pirate’s doo-rag for a boy. It’s made from knit fabric for easy fit. The skull-and-crossbones design is appliqued with free motion stitching. Ayyy, matey! Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...