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Tutorial: Linen drawstring giftbag with doily applique

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gretel from A Little Red Ribbon shows how to make this elegant little giftbag. It’s made from linen and has a bit of doily appliqued on to it. Your recipient will know from the packaging that something extra special is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler-sized bubble skirt

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler. You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Smashed Peas and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible circular placemat covers

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kirsty from kootoy00 made these reversible covers to fit over some circular cork placemats, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She says they’re fast to make, which makes them extremely giftable. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins to set a pretty table

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Attaching a neckband to a t-shirt

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt. Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex. In reality, it’s a simple process. Get the how-to. [photo from Christine … Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap acorns

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Rebekah from REal Ideas shows how to make these oversized burlap acorns. The tops are made from real acorn lids. These unique decorations would be a great addition to your fall decor. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Armchair organizer with vintage graphics

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how to make this lovely armchair or sofa organizer out of a pair of plain white dinner napkins. She used T-shirt transfer sheets to add the vintage graphics, which she shares at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Batbaby Hat and Beddy Bye Beast softie

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Chez Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial and pattern to make this super sweet Batbaby Hat and Beddy Bye Beast. Make one of these for the next baby shower you go to, and the whole place will be covered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make padded seatbelt covers out of Dollar Tree potholders

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If the edges of the seatbelts in your car are uncomfortable to your children, you can cover the hard edges with a seatbelt cover. You can buy them from a baby store, or just follow the instructions by Care from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fa-la-felt Book Cover

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Shalimma from This Sunday Child shows how to make this Fa-la-felt Book Cover. This is sewn completely by hand, so break out your needle and thread. I love handsewing projects like this for something to do while watching silly TV,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turtleneck refashion

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sarah Cornett from Sarah’s Never-Ending Projects guests blogs on The How-To Girl with a tutorial showing how to refashion a turtleneck into a crewcut with a little ruffle at the neckline. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The How-To … Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered wired ribbon flowers

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I Am Only One, But Still I Am One shows how to make these pretty flowers out of gathered ribbon. She shows one on a hairclip, but I’m thinking I may make a bunch to put on Christmas gifts this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tablecloth with sewn in panels

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

With Halloween out of the way, it’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving. You can make an easy but elegant tablesetting with this paneled tablecloth. The panels are sewn into the tablecloth itself, so all you have to do is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric lollipops

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make these fabric lollipops. These lollipops are super sweet, but they don’t contain an ounce of sugar to go to your waistline or smear across your child’s face. Want to make a bunch? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Shower curtain from vintage sheet

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katherine from Making Chicken Salad shows how you can transform a vintage bedsheet into a shower curtain. Use contrasting vintage sheets to add some ruffles to the bottom. So pretty! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Making Chicken Salad… Read more ...