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Tutorial: Embellished neck cuff from a dress shirt collar

September 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

With all of the dress shirt refashioning going on, I’m sure that there are a lot of extra dress shirt collars sitting in studios all over. Luci from DuhBe shows how to use a dress shirt collar to make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with a secret pocket

September 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bernina’s Sewing Republic shows how to make to make this throw pillow, designed by Stacy Schlyer. Though it looks like your basic square throw pillow, this pillow has a secret pocket on the side. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handkerchief skirt from old tees

September 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user sarahfish shows how to make a handkerchief skirt from old t-shirts. The example shows it made from three t-shirts in all the same color, but you could use several different colors of shirts for a more eclectic look. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Handsewn pouch, with or without a leather strap

September 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mairuru brings us another fabulous handstitching project with a tutorial to make a drawstring pouch. You can make it with or without a leather strap. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Mairuru] [tags]sewing, tutorial, handsewn, pouch, strap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing with a group of young children

September 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user acafarchio is one brave woman. Over the course of 9 months, she taught a preschool class how to sew, and then helped each one create their own costume. While many (most) would have shied away from taking on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Aunt Fern’s pillowcase apron with attached washcloth

September 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Quickie poll: Do you often find yourself wiping your hands on your apron? In a way, that’s what aprons are for – to protect your clothes while cooking. But what if that apron also had an absorbant washcloth attached at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies

September 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Antoinette from clevergirl.org finishes up her blog series on sewing your own undies with a tutorial showing how to convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies. Go to the tutorial. [photo from clevergirl.org] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched ribbon flower

September 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Nikki, In Stitches made this gorgeous ruched ribbon, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I love it! The layers and layers of ruched petals remind me of a dahlia. She made it as an embellishment… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered fabric flowers by Heather Bailey

September 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heather Bailey shares a tutorial for stacking layers of gathered fabric to make these fun fabric flowers. In addition to basic instructions for making these flowers, she shares some ideas for other buttons and embellishments to add to the center… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raise the neckline on a sewing pattern

September 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If the neckline on a sewing pattern is lower than you’d like, you can easily alter the pattern by raising the neckline. Rian of Presser Foot shows how to do just that. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Presser … Read more ...

Cool idea: Faux coffee sacks

September 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I’ve seen some cool sewing projects using burlap coffee sacks. The only problem is, I don’t have any burlap coffee sacks. Creative Little Daisy wanted some coffee sacks for a project, and came up with a solution to that problem. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle-fold sunburst coaster

September 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shows how to make these colorful triangle-fold sunburst coasters. Though this looks complex, it’s the same simple fabric fold over and over (and over and over!) on small fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craft Passion… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rag edge receiving blanket

September 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew Much Ado… Read more ...

“How Much Fabric” reference cards

September 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Embellishment on a plain black skirt

September 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Barbara posts on Wardrobe Refashion showing the long black skirt she made the previous winter. The embellishment design evolved, starting with stencils and spraypaint, moving to applique and then buttons. The result is an artistic, sophisticated look. Read more and … Read more ...