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Cool idea: Play tent with a card table and fitted cover

April 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

My daughter loves playing in makeshift tents. One of the best is a card table with a sheet draped over the top. Creative Chicks shows how their mom took this idea to the next level with the snoopy tent. She… Read more ...

New sewing patterns from Lila Tueller

April 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lila Tueller has a handful of new patterns to offer. Siz of them, if I counted correctly. Skirts, bags, a blanket, even a pair of fabric boots. Check them out on Lila Tueller’s blog. [tags]sewing, patterns, lila tueller[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a party hat

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The next time you want to honor someone on their birthday, try making them a handmade birthday hat. Blue Bird Studio shows you how. She refers to it as a child’s party hat, but I think it would be pretty… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a tutu filled with pom poms

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I don’t think I know a single little girl who wouldn’t love this pom pom tutu by Happy Together It’s a simple gathered skirt made from tulle, with pom poms trapped between the layers of tulle. I love this!! Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric hairband

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Su from Vively Online shows how to sew a hairband much like the ones she saw for sale at a high-end yoga boutique. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, hairband, headband[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel case for your chopsticks

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Swamp Yankees From Outer Space shows how to make this handy travel case for chopsticks. Isn’t it cute?? And eco0-friendly, too, as you don’t have to use the restaurant’s disposable chopsticks. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, chopstick, travel, case,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a toddler dress or jumper

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress. With a shirt underneath, it’s a jumper. Without, it’s a sundress. The pattern is sized for 18-24 months. I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a teepee for the kids

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sweet Cheeks shows how to make this teepee for the kids to play in. Whether you put it outside for some sunny day play, or move it inside for some special rainy day coccooning, this teepee is sure to be… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Jewel Tones fabric from Michael Miller

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

More sneak peeks from Michael Miller! This times it’s of their new Jewel Tones fabric group. Dots, stripes, flowers, geometrics, even owls – all in bold jewel tones and jet brown. Mmmm…. See more of this fun new fabric … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bunny bowling play set

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bunny bowling, anyone? The Long Thread posts a tutorial on Etsy’s The Storque showing how to make this adorable play set. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, bunny, bowling, softie[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Arcadia by Sanae for Moda

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Actually, this isn’t really a sneak peek since the fabric is already available for purchase… But it IS a hot new fabric line, and I like to keep my categories relatively consistent. But I digress… The fabric I’m talking about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a monk’s bag from a pillowcase

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Croq Zine shows how to turn a pillowcase into a monk’s bag. The inside sports four pockets and a key clip. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, monk, bag, purse, pillowcase[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sleepover ensemble

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marcus Fabrics shares a free pattern for making a sleepover ensemble, including a sleep mask, a drawstring backpack, and a quillow (blanket that folds into a pillow). Get the how-to. [via FabTalk] [tags]sewing, tutorial, sleepover, ensemble, mask, blanket,… Read more ...

Tutorial: A yoga mat bag from a pair of pants

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lorina posts a tutorial on The {New New} Blog that shows how to make a yoga mat bag from a pair of pants. The pants pockets become pockets on the outside of the bag. How handy is that?? Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a brooch from fabric scraps

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun project for your fabric scraps. Belle and Burger shows how to assemble your small scraps into a stylish fabric brooch. You can use your vintage or orphan buttons as embellishments for the brooch. Get the tute.… Read more ...