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Tutorial: Felt initial ornaments or gift toppers

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christmas 2009 has come and gone, and with it all of the hustle and bustle and last-minute sewing. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby helps you get a jumpstart on next Christmas with a tutorial on her blog for felt initial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby’s headband from a old tie

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from My Kind of Wonderful shows how to refashion a man’s tie into a cute headband for a baby girl. What a sweet way for her to wear something of her daddy’s around all day! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Replace a coat lining

December 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A new lining can breathe new life into a coat that looks as if it has seen better days. Cal Patch from Hodge Podge Farm shares a tutorial on CraftStylish for replacing the lining of a coat. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a new changing pad cover

December 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how you can sew a new cover for your changing pad. This simple sewing project can take your changing pad from purely functional to high-style baby gear. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Keeping a straight edge when closing an opening

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tip on her blog for keeping a straight edge when closing an opening after having turned a sewn item right side out. No more tell-tale humps or indents showing where the turning gap… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It shows that a comfy shirt needn’t be a frumpy shirt with this off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 foot long snake softie

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lynette from Get Your Craft On! and All the Trend has the how-to for making these oversized snake softies. Each one is 5 feet long! I’m lovin’ those ssssnakey eyes and long ssssnakey tongue! Get the tutorial. Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create an 8-gored skirt

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tracy from Mad Quilter shows how you can create an 8-gored skirt from a pattern you draft yourself. She shows the one she made for her daughter, but there’s no reason why you can’t make an adult-sized one as well. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cover for your sewing machine

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine to keep the dust off of it when it’s not being used. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, cover, machine, dust[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Terry cloth burp cloth

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a terry cloth burp cloth. The terry cloth is from a handtowel, which you can find in a wide range of colors at any discount store. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Makeup bag from a placemat

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Novita from Sew I Do shows how to make this makeup bag from a placemat and a bit of pom-pom fringe. Quick and easy! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew I Do] [tags]sewing, tutorial, makeup, pouch, bag,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop sleeve

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Katie Cupcake guest blogs at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop sleeve. Get the how-to. [photo from A Beautiful Mess] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve[/tags]… Read more ...

Tip: Use ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Whosies from Whosies & Whatnots shares a tip on her blog (Whosies… Written Whatnots) for using dollar store ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins. It’s so simple, and yet so brilliant! See how she does it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a needle book

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Make, Do, & Send has the how-to for making this cute little needle book. Make one of these little guys and you’ll always know where your sewing and embroidery needles are. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make, Do, … Read more ...

Cool idea: Sew Teddy bears from outgrown pajamas

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When her son outgrew his much-loved pajamas, Joan from Nini Makes didn’t send get rid of them. Instead, she cut them up and used the fabric to make sweet little teddy bears for both of her children to sleep with. … Read more ...