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Tutorial: Puppet from a stuffed animal

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to turn a stuffed animal into a puppet. This is such a great idea! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Obessively Stitching] [tags]sewing, tutorial, hand, puppet, stuffed, animal[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fruit & veggie bags from recycled plastic

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from My Eva Foreva recycled plastic packaging to make these fruit and veggie bags, and wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Not only do they make use of recycled materials, but they’re machine washable should your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible half-apron

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shares a tutorial for making this reversible half-apron. Don’t let the “reversible” part fool you – this is actually a very simple project. Get the how-to. [photo from 3 Sweet P’s] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon rose brooch

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Verity from Made by Loulabelle shows how to make this pretty ribbon rose. Learn how to roll and fold and stitch the ribbon to bring it into a bloom, and then how to attach that to a pinback to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Neat 1/4-inch narrow hemmed corners

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows a technique for creating crisp, clean corners on 1/4 narrow hems. A little fold on the diagonal keeps the raw edges from peeking out. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, 1/4 inch, narrow, hem,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple pretend watch

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A button, some elastic, and a sharpie are all that you need to make this simple kid’s pretend watch. Gingham Cherry shows how to make one. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial. [ … Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler terry cloth play outfit

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Samster Mommy shows how to make this toddler tunic and matching bloomers out of terry cloth. The shirring on the top makes for an easy fit, and the terry is soft on a little one’s skin. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from adult sweater

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how she made this sweater dress for her toddler out of an adult-sized sweater. I am SO going to have to try this! Think you want to try it, too? Go to the… Read more ...

Vintage checklist for choosing fabrics

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bitter Betty from Bitter Betty Blogs shares a checklist to help you choose the right fabric for your sewing project. It’s a scan from an old sewing book, worth a peek just for the vintage photo and oddly formal language. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Traveler’s Tote Bag

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this Traveler’s Tote Bag. The roomy bag will hold your traveling essentials, and the contrast panel on the outside is a pocket. Add a little pendant to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Catch-all vinyl bib

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Most bibs will keep the mess off of the front of baby’s shirt, but they won’t keep it out of their laps. That’s where a bib with a little pocket comes in handy. Ashley from Make It and Love It… Read more ...

Which features should you look for in an upper end sewing machine?

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy yourself a fancy schmancy, whizz bang, make-your-sewing-friends-jealous sewing machine. There are many models to choose from and they’re all loaded with features, features, features. Which features are a must? Which… Read more ...

Tutorial: Puppet from a stuffed animal

Tutorial: Fruit & veggie bags from recycled plastic

Tutorial: Reversible half-apron

Tutorial: Ribbon rose brooch

Tutorial: Neat 1/4-inch narrow hemmed corners

Tutorial: Super simple pretend watch

Tutorial: Toddler terry cloth play outfit

Sewing Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from adult sweater

Vintage checklist for choosing fabrics

Free pattern: Traveler’s Tote Bag

Tutorial: Catch-all vinyl bib

Which features should you look for in an upper end sewing machine?

Which needle should you use?

sewing Tutorial: Use your scrap fabric to make shelter dog beds

Tutorial: Fall leaf felt table runner