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Tutorial: Sew a pair of spat-style legwarmers

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Smith, Editor of Sew Stylish magazine and Associate Editor of Threads magazine, shares a tutorial on Burda Style for making a pair of spat-style legwarmers. This is a quick sewing project and can easily be made in a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered coin purses from dish towels

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows the awesome little coin purses she made from dollar store dishtowels. The cute but somewhat ordinary prints on the winter-themed dishtowel become fabulous when they’re cut out and framed by the smaller scale of the… Read more ...

SEWN Days of Christmas Giveaways

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The folks at SEWN have gotten into the holiday spirit with their SEWN Days of Christmas Giveaway. They’re opening a new giveaway each day until they run out of prizes. From fabrics to quilt patterns to sewing kits, there’s all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mittens with fabric rosette embellishments

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these beautiful mittens embellished with fabric rosettes. Would you believe they’re upcycled from a knit golf shirt? Get the tutorial. [photo from Lil Blue Boo] Looking for more mitten patterns?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute bug softie

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca from Blinking Flights shows how to make this super cute bug softie. This would be great for an infant or small child, though I want to make one for my adult self! (For an infant, you could put a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew wrapped fabric ornaments

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shares the how-to for these no-sew Christmas ornaments. Scrap fabric is wrapped around a wire shape. It’s as simple as that, but what cute little ornaments they make! Hang them on your tree, or use… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Winter gear for the homeless

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Claudi posts on Wardrobe Refashion about a recent sewing project that made my heart smile. She and a group of sewing friends spent the evening making winter gear for the homeless. To read more about this meaingful sewing project, read … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled dropcloth stocking

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Whitney from Shanty2Chic made this ruffled dropcloth

stocking to match her Christmas tree skirt. I love the black edging on the ruffles! Find out how to make one with her tutorial. [photo from Shanty2Chic] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffled, dropcloth,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a custom bag for your portable DVD player

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It made this bag for her portable DVD player. It features a shoulder strap, a divider to keep the screens separate, and a pouch on the back to store headphones and cords. I’m now… Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching ruffle aprons for mom and daughter

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby continues her Handmade Hanukkah series with a tutorial for making a matching set of ruffled aprons for mom and daughter. Little girls get such a kick out of dressing the same as their mothers, and this… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Toddler jeans from a pair of adult jeans

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Hannah from While They Sleep has done it again with another cool idea for refashioning your maternity wear into kids’ clothes. This time she shows how to make a pair of toddler pants out of maternity jeans. Of course, there’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a Door Draft Buster

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Need a last minute gift idea? Sew4Home shows how to make this fabric Door Draft Buster. I love the fabric choices in their example. Rather than looking cutesie, their fabric choices lend a sophisticated air to this project. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a fagoted seam to join fabric pieces

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sarai from Colette Patterns shows how to add vintage detailing to your garments with a fagoted seam. This technique joins two fabric pieces with a litle gap showcasing a fagot stitch. This is such a lovely detail! Go to the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sew a scoodie (scarf with a hood)

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Blanche from Just Tutorials is sharing an exciting new project for all the sewing enthusiasts out there! She’s created a free pattern for a unique and versatile accessory that combines the best of two classic wardrobe staples – a scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias tape tote bag

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Belle Epoque shows how to make a tote bag using bias tape to trim the edges and make the straps. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Belle Epoque] [via Freebies for Crafters] [tags]sewing, tutorial, tote, bag, purse,… Read more ...