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Tutorial: Sew a hanging canopy for your bed

June 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

HomeSpun Threads shows how to make this hanging canopy for a bed. Any little girl would feel like a princess with one of these hanging around her while she sleeps. She shows it made from muslin, but you could use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a dress shirt to a ruffle tank

June 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

My Mama Made It shows how to refashion a dress shirt into a sleeveless blouse with a ruffled neckline. Perfect for hot summer days! Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, shirt, ruffle, tank, shirt, blouse[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tote bag from a tee

June 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These tote bags are made from old t-shirts. Do Stuff! shows how to make them. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tote, bag, t-shirt, tee, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Just Dreamy by My Mind’s Eye

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’re thinking that My Mind’s Eye sells scrapbook paper, you’re right. But now they also design fabric for Riley Blake Designs. Their first line is Just Dreamy, a fabric version of a previous scrapbook paper line. (I have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Napkin rings from cardboard tubes and fabric scraps

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This napkin ring tutorial from Merriment Design is fabric scrap-happy and recyclicioius. The base of the napkin ring is a section cut from a thick cardboard tube (e.g., Saran Wrap tube). The fabric covers can easily be cut from you… Read more ...

How much fabric do you need to make a pair of pants?

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from After the Dress continues her “How Much Fabric?” series with a look at how much fabric is typically needed to make a pair of pants. Find the chart at After the Dress. You can buy How Much… Read more ...

Tutorial: Father’s Day photo coffee sleeve

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Father’s Day is easy this year with this coffee sleeve by Leigh Ann from The Object Project. Now dad can show off his family while drinking coffee from his favorite coffee shop. (Accompany the sleeve with a gift card and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a patriotic swag for 4th of July

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Roots and Wings Co shares a tutorial for making a patriotic swag. Hang it over a doorway or window to celebrate the 4th of July. Go to the tutorial. Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out. … Read more ...

Sneak peek: My Happy Garden by Cloud 9

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cloud 9 Fabrics shares a sneak peek of their upcoming fabric line, My Happy Garden. Cloud 9 fabrics are all printed on 100% certified organic cotton and use eco-responsible solvent-free inks and dyes. See a sneak look at My … Read more ...

How much fabric do you need to make a skirt?

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In a perfect world, we’d wait to buy fabric until we had a specific project in mind, and we could determine the yardage to buy based on the pattern envelope. I don’t know about you, but rarely do I have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeve plackets demystified and unscary

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vegbee from Just Tutes takes the scary out of sleeve plackets. She shows step by step how she inserted them into the sleeves of a shirt for her son. See how she did it. [tags]sewing, tutorial, sleeve, placket, shirt[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch a fabric postcard

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joan from Nini Makes shows how to create a one-of-a-kind stitched postcard. Whether you choose to send this to a lucky recipient or hang it as art on your wall, this project is sure to please. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tunic swimsuit coverup from a t-shirt

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craftzine to find out how to make this tunic swimsuit coverup from an old t-shirt. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, t-shirt, tee, tunic, cover, swimsuit[/tags] Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt yo-yo flowers

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Zakka Life shows how to make these fun felt yo-yo flowers. Because the felt does not ravel, you can cut the shapes of the petals into the completed yo-yo. Get the tutorial from Zakka Life. [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, yo-yo,… Read more ...

Tutorial: New covers for your pillows

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tired of the same-old same-old for your throw pillows? Make a new cover for them! Make It and Love It shows you how. Go to the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, throw, pillow, slipcover, recover[/tags]… Read more ...