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Free Sewing pattern: When Pigs Fly

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Laura from We Wilsons is giving away downloads of her new When Pigs Fly softie pattern for a limited time. Isn’t he adorable?? The wings are attached with a button, which makes them easily removable. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood doll

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this sweet fabric version of Little Red Riding Hood. She’s easily made using fabrics from your scrap bin. Get the how-to. [photo from The Long Thread] Looking for more Softie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Duvet cover with piping detail

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making your own duvet cover with piping detail. They include yardage and cutting charts for twin, full, queen, and king sized duvet covers. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, duvet, cover,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered skirt with hidden elastic waist

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Beccy from wipster shows how she makes a gathered skirt so that the elastic waistband is covered with a pretty sash. This allows her to tuck in a shirt without the elastic waistband showing. Clever! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf from a dress

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pretty Ditty shows how you can make a scarf/shawl from the skirt of a dress. (You could also just use a skirt.) The ends of the scarf are embellished with little bobble clusters for added interest. I’m thinking of all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a leather clutch

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

EvaForeva shows how to make this stunning leather clutch. I love the clean lines!! She got the leather from her father’s torn jacket. Go to the tutorial. [photo from EvaForeva] [tags]sewing, tutorial, leather, purse, clutch, bag, refashion, recycle[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer handbag with wooden handles

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lorrie from Fabric, Paper, Thread shows how she made this summer handbag with wooden handles. The large size (9″x12″) allows you to carry everything you need for a summer day at the park or by the pool, and the side… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundresses

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

LiEr from ikat bag explains how to make killer summer dresses without using commercial patterns in her Summer Dresses post series. Up first is a simple shirred spaghetti strap dress, followed by a tutorial showing how to cut armholes down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soda can cozy

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer. You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs. Get the free pattern.… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Creatures and Critters Dots on minky!

July 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Amy Schimler shares some exciting news on her blog, Red Fish Circle. Her Creatures and Critters dots fabric prints will be made available on 58″-60″wide minky! Think of all the super soft, polk-dotted projects you can make with this! Read… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: When Pigs Fly

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood doll

Tutorial: Duvet cover with piping detail

Tutorial: Gathered skirt with hidden elastic waist

Tutorial: Scarf from a dress

Tutorial: Sew a leather clutch

Tutorial: Summer handbag with wooden handles

Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundresses

Tutorial: Soda can cozy

Sneak peek: Creatures and Critters Dots on minky!

Tutorial: Sew your own ID bracelets

Tutorial: Using fabric to create art for your walls

Mummy Made It lets you be the sewing star

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched bandeau hair wrap

Tutorial: Cupcake appliqued shirt and skirt