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Tutorial: Make a pair of leggings from your old track pants

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

diyleggingsMegan from MeganNielson.com shows how you can make a pair of leggings out of an old pair of track pants.  This refashion is so deliciously simple!  I’ll be digging through the recesses of my pants drawer today so I can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty fabric covers for your travel tissue packs

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

tissueholderWith cold and flu season upon us, many of us are carrying around packs of Kleenex in our purses.  Melinda from Creations by Melinda shows how to make this fabric cover for travel tissue packs.  This is such an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Puffy Pouch coin purse with flex frame or Velcro closure

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

puffypouchayumills, AKA Pink Penguin, shares a tutorial on her blog for her Puffy Pouch coin purse.  It’s made with a flex frame – just pinch the sides together to open.  There are also instructions for making it with a velcro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired braided fabric watch band

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

anthrowatchChristina from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired braided fabric watch band.  The raw-edged braided fabric has a shabby chic feel, so pair it with an antique-ish watch fabulous vintage look.  Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an Easy Peezy Wallet in 30 minutes

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

creditcardwalletEmily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this Easy Peezy Wallet.  Start with some wool felt and a favorite fabric print, and 30 minutes later you’ve got a fabric wallet with space for credit cards and folded… Read more ...

Avoid the soils and stains when using vintage fabrics

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

blemishesonvintagefabricI love the look of a vintage fabric included in a sewing project.  But what doesn’t look good is when the vintage fabric shows an ugly stain or soiled spot.  Julie Finn shares an article on Crafting a Green World… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with mod flower motif

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

feltflowerpillowThe Purl Bee has a free tutorial for making these fabulous throw pillows.  The oversized felt flower design is crisp and modern.  Go to the tutorial.  [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, flower, pillow, throw, decor,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy throw pillow with vintage doll clothes

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

barbieclothespillowJessica from Zakka Life used a vintage Barbie shirt to dress up a plain pillow cover.  This quick project has huge WOW factor, plus it’s a way to display your vintage doll clothes.  If you want to make one for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Colorblocked sweater dress

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

colorblockedsweaterdressThe Slapdash Sewist shows how she turned three of last decade’s sweaters into one very “now” colorblocked sweater dress.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Slapdash Sewist] [tags]sewing, tutorial, colorblocked, sweater, dress, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Envelope system wallet for money management

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

envelopesystemMany people use an envelope system as a way to management their budget.  They have separate envelopes that hold cash allotted to each budgeting area (groceries, gas, etc.) to keep them from overspending.  Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks got tired… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY sweater boots

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

sweaterbootsUrban Threads has the how-to for turning an old sweater and a pair of flats into these trendy sweater boots.  Add your favorite embroidered motif to make them your own.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Urban Threads]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convert a regular bra into a nursing bra

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

nursingbra1-1024x768Christina from Mamas Worldwide shows how you can convert a regular bra into a nursing bra.  This is such a great idea because nursing bras are expensive, and the selection is fairly limited.   Get the how-to. [photo from Mamas … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fleece baby bonnet

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

fleecebabybonnetJacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial (and will soon post a pattern to accompany it) for making a baby bonnet out of fleece.  The choice of fleece for this classic style makes this an easy project and it serves… Read more ...

Link list: 50+ free bag and purse tutorials

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

bagpatternsAnnette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of over 50 free patterns and tutorials for making bags, purses, pouches, etc.  Go to the links. [photo from Craft Stew] [tags]sewing, tutorial, bag, purse, pouch, pattern, links[/tags]… Read more ...

Tips for selecting fabrics for your sewing project

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

pickingoutfabricsGertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing gives some tips for picking out fabrics for your next sewing project.  Her article focuses on garment sewing, but you can apply her tips to any sewing project.  Go to the article… Read more ...
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