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Tutorial: Sew a reusable snack bag

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Holy Craft has the how-to for making this reusable snack bag. Iron-on vinyl and a serger make this a quick, practical project. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Holy Craft] [tags]sewing, tutorial, reusable, snack, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zippered pouch shaped like a whale

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a zippered pouch that’s shaped like a whale. Isn’t he cute?? The zipper goes the length of his whale belly. Go to the free pattern. [photo from Lia’s Space]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped sachets for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped sachets. Fill them with scented rice for a sweet smelling Valentine’s gift. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Mother Huddle] Check out these sewing books for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a celebration garland

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Fricknits made this celebration garland with her son in preparation for his birthday, which is a mere 6 months away. (Gotta love kiddos’ sense of time!) A fabric garland like this one can be used over and over, becoming a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sweetheart pincushion with reverse applique

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togethershows how to use simple patchwork and reverse applique to make this Sweetheart Pin Cushion. A visit to your scrap bin will yield all the bits you need to make the patchwork heart. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy’s button-down shirt from adult-sized shirt

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

As part of Celebrate the Boy month, Rae from Made by Rae shows how to turn an adult-sized button down shirt into a little boy’s version. By refashioning an existing shirt, you can avoid the more time-consuming steps of… Read more ...

Tutorial: 90-minute t-shirt for little boys

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial for making the 90-minute shirt for little boys. You can create one of these shirts using the knit fabric from an adult-sized shirt. This is part of her Celebrate the Boy month, but there’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a pettiskirt

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bronwyn from Made by Bronwyn created this lovely pettiskirt and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. In addition to her helpful hints for cutting and sewing this skirt, she shares a diagram that shows how all of the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Swan softie

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this swan softie. I love the textured white vintage fabric she used in her example! Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover the backs of your dining room chairs

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. shares a tutorial for making a slipcover for the back of your dining chair. Because you’re only covering the back, and not the seat itself, it’s a fairly easy sewing project. Get the how-to. [phot from Bari … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork Valentine’s eye pillow

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day? Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one. Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too! Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reusable snack bag

Free pattern: Zippered pouch shaped like a whale

Tutorial: Heart-shaped sachets for Valentine’s Day

Tutorial: Make a celebration garland

Sewing Pattern: Sweetheart pincushion with reverse applique

Tutorial: Boy’s button-down shirt from adult-sized shirt

Tutorial: 90-minute t-shirt for little boys

Tutorial: How to make a pettiskirt

Free pattern: Swan softie

Tutorial: Slipcover the backs of your dining room chairs

Tutorial: Patchwork Valentine’s eye pillow

Tutorial: Reversible britches for baby

Tutorial: Add a maternity panel to pair of pants

Tutorial: Make a sweet Candy Dress with transfers and tie-dye

Tutorial: No-slip chair cushions with boxed corners