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Tutorial: Sew a kid’s superhero cape that’s also an apron

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making a play cape that does double duty as an apron. Make one for your child, and they’ll be transformed into superheroes – running through the house and saving the day… Read more ...

Giveaway: Buster Baby Bib PDF pattern

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity is celebrating the release of her new Buster Baby Bib PDF pattern with a giveaway. This pattern was written with beginning sewists in mind. 60 color photos step you through the process. Skills you’ll learn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted coffee cup cozy

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Simply Feather shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a quilted coffee cup cozy. Like their cardboard counterparts, these fabric cozies keep a warm cup of coffee from burning your hands. Unlike their cardboard counterparts, these fabric… Read more ...

A pair of “Pass It On” contests from Janome

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Janome has announced a pair of contests related to teaching others to sew. For Contest #1 (Pass It On!), you submit a story about learning to sew or teaching someone to sew. 1st prize is a DC4030 sewing machine

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Tutorial: Simple drape-neck toddler dress

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this simple drape-neck dress for a toddler. A necklace looped through the shoulder ties completes the look. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, drape, neck, cowl,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Neck cowl and leg warmers from an old sweater

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Megan Nielsen from MeganNielsen.com shows how to turn an old sweater into a neck cowl and matching leg warmers. This quick refashioning project can be completed in 10 minutes! Go to the tutorial. [photo from MeganNielsen.com] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oilcloth apron and rain bonnet

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hannah from Made With Love by Hannah and Knick Knacks and Ric Rac shares a free pattern and tutorial for an oilcloth apron that doubles as a rain bonnet. It’s a twofer! Go to the tutorial and free pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Restore a lampshade

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Deana Tierney May from CraftStylish shows how to breathe new life into an old lampshade by creating a new fabric covering. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, lamp, shade, lampshade, cover, recover, restore[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a lined back pocket

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Sterns from J. Sterns Designs shows how to make a lined back pocket on your next jeans sewing project. A little flap of the lining fabric peeks out of the folded top. But don’t limit this to just jeans. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffle neck henley from a hooded henley

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog for turning a henley hoodie into this J. Crew-inspired ruffled henley. The ruffle around the neckline gives it a softer, more feminine feel. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mix-n-match heart napkin rings for Valentine’s Day

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Make a special Valentine’s dinner even more special with these heart-themed napkin rings. They’re easy to make and because all the pieces button together, you can mix and match to get the look you want. Stamp a fun message on… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3-D hanging fabric hearts

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Create a garland of 3-D hanging fabric hearts with this tutorial at The Mother Huddle. This project was inspired by a similar garland in Pottery Barn. It’s a quick sewing project that makes use of small pieces of fabric. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a hoodie

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The addition of a ruffle down the center zip takes this hoodie from drab to fab. Amy from The Idea Room shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Idea Room] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, hoodie, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw-edged burp cloth

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Homemade by Jill shares a tutorial and template for a raw-edged burp cloth. A set of these makes a great baby gift! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Homemade by Jill] [tags]sewing, tutorial, raw-edge, burp, cloth,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork potholder

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to vlijtig for the how-to for making this patchwork potholder. Go to the tutorial. [photo from vlijtig] [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, patchwork[/tags] Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics… Read more ...