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Tutorial: Attaching a collar band without topstitching

September 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Gorgeous Things shows how she attaches a collar band without having to topstitch to keep the facing in place. Topstitching a collar band is one of my least favorite sewing tasks; there’s always that little bit of lining that doesn’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered toy box

September 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kootoyoo shows how to make this fabric covered toy box. Now sewing is involved – just clevered wrapped fabric and adhesive. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Kootoyoo] [tags]sewing, tutorial, no-sew, fabric, toy, box[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Car seat cover from a blanket

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Small Fry & Co shows how to take a receiving blanket and turn it into a car seat cover. By starting with a blanket, you eliminate the time-consuming step of backing and edging the fabric square. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a dog leash

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fashion shouldn’t be limited to those of us with two legs. Your doggie deserves to walk in style, too. The Purl Bee shows how to make this pretty dog leash, complete with ribbon monogrammed with your dog’s initial. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Front pockets for jeans

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs continues her tutorial on sewing jeans, this time with step-by-step information on sewing the front pockets on a pair of jeans. Go to the tutorial. [photo from J. Stern Designs] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Sling bookshelf from shoe rack

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lookie what Michelle at from the same nest made from a thrifted shoe rack! It’s a sling bookshelf, like the ones you see for high dollars in the designer children’s furniture catalogs. What a cool idea! Read more about her… Read more ...

Tips for sewing with knits

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re used to sewing with woven cottons, a project using stretch knits may leave you feeling like you’ve stepped off into a foreign land. Soozs gives you some tips for sewing with knits. Read what Soozs has to say … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your own Roman shades

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Window treatments are expensive to buy, but usually fairly easy to make yourself. Centsational Girl shows how she made her own Roman shades. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Giveaway: Flannel Queen grand opening

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

In celebration of her new online shoppe, Flannel Queen is giving away three yummy flannel prizes from her shop. (Just in time for cool weather, too!) One winner will receive a fat quarter pack of 6 prints, another winner will… Read more ...

Giveaway: The Dizzy Daizy Quilt Shoppe grand opening

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

The Dizzy Daizy is holding a giveaway to celebrate the grand opening of their .com fabric shoppe – The Dizzy Daizy Quilt Shoppe. Up for grabs are three drool-worthy prizes, each to go to a different winner: 3 yards of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux Roman shades

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Interior designer Kishani Perera shares a tutorial on Sunset telling how to make faux Roman shades. The fake versions take far less fabric – and far less sewing – than true Roman shades. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece scarf and mittens

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kellie from Make It From Scratch shows how to make a scarf and a pair of mittens out of fleece. Fleece is relatively inexpensive and a very forgiving fabric, making this a good project for a beginning sewer. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pinafore-style pillow cover

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make this lovely pinafore-style pillow cover. Buttons, straps, and a bit of eyelet make it look like a little dress wrapped around a pillow. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] Looking for more Pincushion… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric peek-a-boo for young hands and minds

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Rory Jessica Sadie shares a tutorial showing how to make this peek-a-boo board, perfect for little hands and curious minds. Brightly colored fabric flaps lift to reveal a picture (or another fabric print) underneath. There are clear pockets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fall wreath with stuffed fabric pumpkins

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fabric is the star in this festive fall wreath, with stuffed fabric pumpkins and fused fabric leaves. Small Fry & Co. shares a tutorial for making one. Get the how-to. [photo from Small Fry & Co.] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...