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Lookie what she made: Dress-up crown from tassle trim

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lookie what Nikkie from My Black Cardigan made! It’s a dress-up crown for her kids, and she made it from some tassle trim. She used fabric stiffener to turn the tassles into points on the crown. Read more about her … Read more ...

Overview of using acrylic inks on fabric

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Head over to C&T Publishing Blog to get the scoop on painting on fabrics using acrylic inks. (Acrylic inks are different than acrylic paints; they explain the different in the article.) Go to the article. [photo from C&T Publishing … Read more ...

Tutorial: Coaster from fabric scraps and an old CD

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kym from mojo and co shows how to make these darling round coasters from scrap fabric and old CDs. Not only do they give you a reason to raid your scrap bin, but they keep the old CDs from ending… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Hemming pants by hand and by machine

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tracey from TAV Creations shares a tutorial on YouTube showing two methods for hemming pants – by hand and by machine. The best method to use will depend on the project and your level of comfort with each type of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kitchen towel holder

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tote bag from a shower curtain

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Cut Out and Keep to find out how to make this handy tote out of a shower curtain. The tutorial is an excerpt from the book Refashioned Bags : How to Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags by … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Sew a sleep sack

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Unable to find a sleep sack that was long enough for her tall toddler, Confessions of a Sewing Dork created this sleep sack. Not only did she create a sleep sack that fit her child, she did it for only… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece “pigtail” hat

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Cold grey winter days are made warmer and happier with a fun fleece hat. Lisa from Infarrantly Creative shows how to make this fleece “pigtail” hat, aptly named because of the two fleece tassels that hang from the top. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew burlap valance

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jenjen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make this burlap valance. Wouldn’t this look pretty hanging in your kitchen window? You can complete the project without any sewing involved. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tatertots and Jello… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion with leather base

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mairuru shows how to make this pincushion with a leather base. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Mairuru] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion, leather, handsewing[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a scrappy passport cover

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Joanna from Chubby Hobby shares a tutorial for making this passport cover from scrap fabrics. This case has pockets for holding two passports, as well as driver’s license and other important travel papers. Get the how-to. [photo from Chubby … Read more ...

Tutorial: Thankful Turkey Keepsake for Thanksgiving countdown

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anjeanette from Roots and Wings Co. shares a Thanksgiving project to encourage thoughtfulness and gratitude. Her Thankful Turkey is a felt turkey with little pockets on each of his feathers. Use the pockets to hold slips of paper with thoughtful… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candy corn softies for Halloween

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Candy corn is an almost-universal Halloween favorite. Now in addition to real at-them-till-you’re-sick candy corns, you can make these oversized candy corn softies with a tutorial from Jess at The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Finding your way around your sewing machine

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The first step to learning to sew is to make friends with your machine. All those moving parts and dials can be overwhelming at first, but once you know what they’re used for then you’ll know how to make your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chinese lantern barrette holder

October 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

zakka life shares a tutorial and pattern to make this barrette holder in the shape of a Chinese lantern. Not only will it look pretty hanging on your daughter’s wall, but it will help organize her hair accessories. Go to … Read more ...