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Tutorial: Make a gathered skirt from a large scarf

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to refashion a large scarf into a short gathered skirt. You could spend a lot of money to get a similar skirt from a trendy boutique, but why do that when the refashion is such an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric Christmas trees

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Trick-or-Treat sack from a bandana

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more DIY sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarves, throw pillows, and neck pillows from old tees

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Courage to Create for some cool ideas for repurposing your old t-shirts. They have links to video tutorials showing how to make this patchwork pillow, a neck pillow, and scarves. Look for t-shirts with bold graphics, as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow cover with pom pom trim

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jaime from Prudent Baby made this pom pom pillow as an accent for her baby daughter’s room. Because it was intended for a baby’s room, she created it as a pillow cover with removable insert. Now she has a super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hostess apron with tiered ruffles

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home offers a tutorial for making this hostess apron accented with tiers of ruffles at the bottom. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, hostess, apron, tier, ruffle[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s mermaid tail

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Marisa from Elegant Bloggery shows how to make this mermaid tail. Make one for your little girl and she can pretend to live under the sea. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Elegant Bloggery] Do you have a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork bread bag

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katie f rom Adelaide Lemonade shows how to make this patchwork bread bag for her homemade bread. Make a bread bag and fill it with a fresh baked loaf for an awesome hostess or housewarming gift! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gadget cozy from a vintage napkin

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

What better way to carry your personal electronics than in a gadget cozy made out of a vintage napkin? I love the juxtaposition of the new and the old, the cutting edge and the repurposed. Meet Me at Mike’s has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine cozy

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Joanna from Chubby Hobby shows how to make a cover for your Janome sewing machine. It’s made to fit over the machine’s hard cover because – let’s face it – large plastic sewing machine covers are not so pretty. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Witchy-poo shoe softie

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Angie from Quality Time shares a pattern and tutorial for making these Witchy-poo Shoe softies. Make up a pair and hang it from ribbon as a fun Halloween decoration. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Quality Time] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Children’s puff slippers

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from The Hem Line shares a tutorial for making these soft slippers for children, sure to keep their feet warm during the cold winter months. Get the how-to. [photo from The Hem Line] [tags]sewing, tutorial, children, puff,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket Full of Posies dress

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this adorable Pocket Full of Posies dress for little girls. The skirt of the dress is embellished with pockets from old jeans and pants. What little girl wouldn’t love a dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy’s tie from and adult-sized tie

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky needed a tie to complete her son’s outfit for a wedding. Not able to find one ready made, she drew upon her creativity and sewing skills to create her own, and shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft blocks for baby

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

London Mummy shares a picture tutorial on Flickr showing how to make these soft blocks for baby. Go to the tutorial. [photo from London Mummy on Flickr] [via Picking Up Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial, soft, baby, blocks, toy[/tags]… Read more ...