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Tutorial: Reversible sewing machine cover

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can make this reversible cover for your sewing machine with a tutorial from Nap Time Journal. A sewing machine cover keeps dust from settling into your machine. Assuming, of course, that you ever let your machine sit idle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hipster panties from a bikini panty pattern

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Antoinette from clevergirl.org shows how to alter a bikini panty pattern to make hipster panties. Get the how-to. [photo from clevergirl.org] Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these patterns for swimmers, bikinis, board shorts and swimsuits. Wanting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ric rac lampshade

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sister Diane of Crafty Pod (and author of Weaving Un-Loomed) shares a tutorial on Craftzine for this woven ric rac lampshade. A rainbow of ric rac in a variety of sizes is loosely woven around a lampshade, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Creating a custom patch for a ball cap

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cathe from Just Something I Made found a hat she loved, but wanted a different logo patch. She shows how she created a new leather patch and attached it to the ball cap. Very cool! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece beret in less than an hour

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over the SewSing.com to watch a video tutorial showing how to make an easy beret out of fleece in less than an hour. The tutorial is a companion to their fleece beret pattern, which you can purchase from Sewing … Read more ...

Tutorial: Versatile pleated bag

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles n Such shows how to make a fabulous pleated bag. This is such a versatile purse design! You can make it with bright, mod florals or tweedy suitings, or anything in between. I daresay that it would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s dress shirt to woman’s fitted western shirt

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It refashioned a man’s dress shirt into a fitted woman’s shirt inspired by the fitted western-style shirts at Anthropologie. The gathered sleeves paired with the slim lines of the shirt create a smart, tailored look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork memo board

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this patchwork memo board. What a pretty place to post your notes!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Moda Bake Shop] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scraptastic hexagon pincushions

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I had big plans for a productive day around the house. That is, until I saw this hexagon pincushion tutorial from a stitch in dye. Now I just want to dig through my scrap bins and sew up a stack… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: T-shirt to toddler ruffle dress

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

KojoDesigns shows how to make this J. Crew-inspired ruffle dress ensemble for your toddler out of an adult t-shirt. The ensemble includes a dress, a belt, and a matching barrette. So pretty! Get the how-to. [photo from kojodesigns] … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Wool scarf from pants

August 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Pearl Schell made this winter scarf from one leg of a pair of thrifted wool pants. The long pieces of fabric found in a pair of pants is a great choice for reashioning into a scarf. And because… Read more ...

Tutorial: Art tote with marker pockets

August 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In celebration of her birthday, Anjeanette from Roots and Wings Co shows how to make this art tote, complete with pockets for markers. This is just the thing for your budding little artist! Go to the tutorial. While you’re… Read more ...

Sneak peek: More coming from Free Spirit Fabrics

August 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Free Spirit Fabrics gives us some more sneak peeks of upcoming fabric lines. Included in this batch of swatches are Anna Maria Horner’s Little Folks, Jane Sassman’s Sunshine and Shadows, Jay McCarroll’s Germania, and Tanya Whelan’s Dolce. See the swatches … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rolled felt flower

August 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wee Folk Art shows how to make a rolled flower embellishment out of felt. The felt gives these flowers more body than their cotton fabric counterparts. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Wee Folk Art] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a messenger school bag

August 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It … Read more ...