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Tutorial: How to sew Hong Kong seams

February 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re making an unlined garment, consider using Hong Kong seams to hide the raw edges.  Bunny at La Sewista! has a tutorial to demystify this seam finish.… Read more ...

New tutorial series for tracing patterns from magazines

February 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pattern magazines are chock-full of inspiration and new clothing styles, but I’ve always been intimidated at the prospect of having to trace my own pattern out of the pages.  Luckily, Summerset Banks at Pins and Needles has just started a… Read more ...

Sew a pretty leaf-shaped drawstring bag

February 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

I love this leaf-shaped drawstring bag designed by Jessica of Zakka Life!  It features stitched veining, the tear drop shape, and simple lines.  Don’t you love it, too?  She’s made a tutorial so you can make one for yourself… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a recessed zipper to a bag

January 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A recessed zipper is a nice way to add a zipper to a bag.  My Spare Time has a great tutorial showing how to add this feature.  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a tea wallet

January 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Keep a tea packet handy at all times with this pretty tea wallet.  Find out how to make it with a tutorial from Christy’s Creations.  [via One Pretty Thing]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a picnic bag

January 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

My daughter and I love taking picnics to the park, but I always struggle with how best to transport the food.  A typical tote bag is to small at the bottom, but a basket never seems to be tall enough. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a basket-style handbag

January 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

U-Handbag.com offers a tutorial for making this basket-style handbag.  Oh, the possibilities!  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Buttons go from plain to pizzazz

January 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hannah at knick knacks & ric rac has a great idea to give your buttons some extra flair.  She combines two plain buttons to make one two-toned button.  Not only do you get a high-end look without the high-end price,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a child’s apron and chef hat

January 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver 7 Comments

Here’s a project that every budding little cook will love – an apron and a chef’s hat to match.  Make them with this tutorial offered by Michael Miller fabrics, and see what your child’s imagination will cook up next. Check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cozy camera case

January 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy a la Mode offers a tutorial for this cozy camera case.  The quilting adds a little bit of padding to protect your camera, and the bound edge makes the shape POP.  The case is sized for a Canon G10… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bag making for newbies, part II

January 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

U-Handblog continues her series on Bag Making for Newbies, with Part II: Choosing Fabrics & Interfacings.  Check it out!… Read more ...

Cool idea: Wallet made over with oilcloth

January 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kristin at GraceViolet shows how she gave her plastic wallet/organizer a makeover with a bit of oilcloth.  She was able to slip the oilcloth in under the existing binding and then restitch.  Get the details at her blog.  I’m… Read more ...

Change an armhole princess seam to a shoulder princess seam

January 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marji at FiberArts Afloat has a tutorial showing how to change an armhole princess seam to a shoulder princess seam.  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring pouch from a napkin

January 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Martha MacGyver shows how to make a drawstring pouch from a cloth napkin.  The tutorial is divided into three parts: Introduction, Part 1, Part 2.  Thank you to Denise Felton, Craft Gossip Needlework editor, for this link.… Read more ...

Add seam allowances the easy way

January 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you draft your own patterns or trace them out of a magazine, you’ll probably need to add your own seam allowances.  Off the Cuff shows an easy way to do just this using your sewing machine.  Get the details.… Read more ...
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