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Tutorial: Silk fairy wings

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shows how to make a pair of silk fairy wings. Imagine how much fun your child will have running around with these beautiful wings fluttering behind! Go to the tutorial. [photo from This Mama… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soutache braid loops

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid. You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, soutache,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tinkerbell fairy costume

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this Tinkerbell fairy costume. She made it as a gift for a birthday party her daughter was invited to. With a felt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible cafe apron

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you! She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron. Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bolster pillows filled with rolled towels

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ModHomeEcTeacher from Flipt Studio shares a tutorial on Curbly for these cool bolster pillows. She used rolled towels for the stuffing. Not only does this recycle your old towels, but it also speeds up the “stuffing” step (always my least… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel high chair from fabric

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff is posting a sewing tutorial every day this week. Earlier this week she shares tutorials for an infant wrap dress and Christmas ornaments from kid’s art. Today, she shows how to make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding a ruffle to a hem

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial that tells you how to add a single layer ruffle to the bottom of a hem. If you’re a beginning sewer and have thought ruffles too hard, read her tutorial and find… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Nubbie Doll

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wee Folk Art shares a tutorial for making these fabric Nubbie Dolls. These soft dolls can be made up quickly and easily from a square of fabric, some ribbon, and a wad of fiberfill. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered, ruffled scarf from a cashmere sweater

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It created this decadent scarf from a thrifted cashmere sweater. The cashmere makes it soft, and the gathering and ruffling make it delicious. Go to the tutorial. [photo from My Mama Made It] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute owl taggy toy

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial for making this super cute owl taggy toy for a baby. You can use one of the many ribbon loops sticking out from his body to hook him to a car seat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drafting plain sleeves and puff sleeves

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vani from Vani’s Blog shares a pair of tutorials for drafting plain sleeves and puff sleeves. Start with drafting a plain sleeve, and then alter it to make it a puff sleeve. Learn how to draft a plain sleeve. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork notebook cover

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Teresa from Patchwork shows how to make this patchwork notebook cover. This is a great use for your fabric scraps. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Patchwork] [tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, notebook, cover, journal[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed fabric pumpkins

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These fabric pumpkins by Thompson Family-Life may not be edible, but they are still utterly delicious! I’m loving her fabric choices, especially the doily appliqued to the side of one. She shares a tutorial so you can make some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your own pressing ham

November 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

It being this close to Thanksgiving (and Christmas), when I hear the word “ham” my mind automatically goes to the kind that you eat. But the ham that Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to make is not an… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas apron

November 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Phyllis Dobbs from Phyllis Dobbs Art & Design Studio shares a free pattern for this pretty apron. I love the angled pocket, and the contrast hem! Make it in red and green for a festive holiday look, or make it… Read more ...