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Tutorial: Refashion an adult sweater to child’s dress

October 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

No, this child’s sweater dress didn’t come from the mall. Lynette from Get Your Craft On made it from an adult-sized sweater, and she shares a tutorial showing how to do it. She found the sweater at the dollar store… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ring bearer pillow

October 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to make this ring bearer’s pillow, elegant in its simplicity. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, wedding, ring, bearer, pillow[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower hair clips

October 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie B from Julie’s Blog shows how to make these flower hair clips from felt. They’re pretty enough as singles, but I love the look she gets with a whole bouquet of them in her hair! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rolled wool pincushions

October 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Whosies… Written Whatnots to find out how to make these sweet little rolled wool pincushions. This is a great project if you have scraps of felted wool sweaters left over from other projects, especially little pieces that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Machine sewing with the bobbin thread

October 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shares a tutorial on sewing with the bobbin thread, a machine sewing technique useful when sewing tucks or darts in transparent fabrics. By bringing the bobbin thread through the upper needle, you’ll be able to create a clean… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table linens set

October 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaybird from Jaybird Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making a set of table linens. Included are the instructions for personalized napkins, folded fabric coasters, napking rings, and a tablecloth. Go to the tutorial. [photo from … Read more ...

Tutorial: Glass jar pagoda lantern

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shows how to make these fabulous glass jar pagoda lanterns. The covering made from pleated fabric. Because they’re wrapped around a glass jar, you can light a candle in them for dramatic effect. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Frumpy jumper to hip vest

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Disney from Ruffles and Stuff made! Would you believe it started out as a frumpy corduroy jumper? Now I’m adding frumpy corduroy jumpers to my list of things to search for at thrift stores. See more photos and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood finger puppet

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching continues her series of finger puppet tutorials with this tutorial and pattern for making Little Red Riding Hood. Get the how-to and the pattern. [photo from Obsessively Stitching] Check out these other finger puppet articles… Read more ...

Tutorial: Taggie giraffe/llama toy

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making these fuzzy giraffe/llama taggie toys. This would make a great baby shower gift! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots] … Read more ...

Sneak peek: Naturella by Patricia Bravo

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Patricia Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics gives us a sneak peek of Naturella, her new fabric line that she’ll introduce at Quilt Market next week. Expect to see them in the stores in March 2010. I can’t wait! See more … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby chick tutu costume

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make a cute chickie costume for your baby or toddler. It’s based on a basic tulle tutu, but has bright yellow birdie feathers added on. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Little Birdie … Read more ...

Tutorial: Yarn hair for cloth dolls

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tantehilde shares a tutorial for making yarn hair for cloth dolls. Get the how-to. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books

on Amazon.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yo-Yo Pumpkin

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sam from Crafter without a Cat shows how to make this fall pumpkin out of fabric yo-yos and miniature thread spools. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafter without a Cat] [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, yo-yo, yo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric butterfly

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the… Read more ...