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Lookie what she made: Toddler dress to modern swing coat

May 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe that this modern swing coat (toddler-sized) lived a full life as a dress before Jenny from The Kerr Family Blog refashioned it into what you see here? Get the details on this fabulous refashioning at her blog… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your travel accessories

May 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial to make a trio of travel accessories at Moda Bakeshop – a lanyard, a luggage handle wrap, and a luggage tag. Go to the tutorials. [tags]sewing, tutorial, travel, accessories, lanyard, luggage, tag, handle[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a CD storage book

May 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lee Meredith shares a tutorial on CraftStylish for making a fabric case for storing photo CDs from a wedding. Of course, you could also use this to store your music CDs, software CDs, etc, etc. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl-shaped purse

May 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bluebirdbiff shares a photo and a tutorial for this owl-shaped purse on Flickr. The wing opens up to become the flap. Link to the photo, and to the tutorial – part 1 and part 2. [via Freebies for … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hang-able laundry hamper

May 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for a hang-able laundry hamper. It’s like a giant purse for your dirty clothes. So mod! So stylish! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, laundry, bag, hamper, hangable, hang-able[/tags]… Read more ...

Use masking tape to reduce friction on your presser foot

May 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shares a great tip for sewing on oilcloth or other slick fabrics. A teflon foot is normally used for this kind of sewing, but you can also put masking tape on the bottom of your regular presser foot. … Read more ...

Sneak peek: French Hatbox by Tanya Whelan

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Catch a sneak peek of Tanya Whelan’s upcoming fabric line, French Hatbox. See swatches from the full line from Free Spirit Fabric. [via True Up] [tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add girly ruffles to tank top sleeves

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A simple tank top gets a girly makeover with this tutorial by Stop Staring and Start Sewing. She shows how to add ruffles to the sleeves. (She refers to them as “wings”.) Go to the tutorial. [via Joy’s Hope… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a child’s dress from bandanas

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joy’s Hope shares a tutorial for making this child’s dress from a pair of bandanas, 3 yards of wide ribbon, and a bit of elastic. Get the how-to. [via Totally Tutorials] [tags]sewing, tutorial, dress, toddler, bandana[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girly Dress from JCasa Handmade

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

JCasa Handmade shares a free pattern for this Girly Dress (toddler-sized). Think of all the ways you can customize this pattern! Get the free pattern. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, girly, toddler, dress, jumper[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trash bag for your car

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your car spiffy clean on your summer roadtrips with this trashbag that hangs from the headrest. Chica and Jo provide a tutorial showing how to make one. The velcro at the bottom allows you to easily empty the contents… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric-covered lampshade

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial for covering a lampshade with fabric. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, lampshade, shade, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Graduation caps for your little ones

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Spring is here and with it comes graduations. High school, college… and pre-school. Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for making little graduation caps from felt. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, graduation, cap, mortar board[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Sloth bracelets!

May 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mairuru shares photos of her latest project – cuffs shaped like sloths. Yes, sloths! Aren’t they the cutest?? See more about this project at Mairuru’s blog. [tags]sewing, cuff, sloth, bracelet[/tags]Looking for more Sloth patterns to sew? Check these out… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Deer Valley by Joel Dewberry

May 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Get a sneak peek at Joel Dewberry’s new line, Deer Valley. It will be available in three colorways – azure (shown), tarragon, and persimmon. See swatches of the full line at JoelDewberry.com or FreeSpiritFabric.com. [via True Up] [tags]sewing, fabric,… Read more ...