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Tutorial: Sew a monk’s bag from a pillowcase

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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

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 ...

Tutorial: Sew a d-ring and fabric belt

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christy from ChristyNelson.net shows how to make d-ring and fabric belt. Go to the tutorial. Photo by ChristyNelson.net. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to your workout top

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to add a zippered pocket to your workout top. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, zipper, pocket[tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a travel purse

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Even when you travel light, there are certain things you have to carry with you. Money, passport, tickets all need to be kept close at hand. Susie from Susie’s Country Garden shows how to make just the purse you need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew some reusable make-up remover pads

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bring a little eco-friendliness to your beauty regimen with some reusable make-up remover pads. Sewn from scraps of cotton and minky, they’re a quick project that you can feel good about. The Sproutz Storeshows you how to make them. … Read more ...

Add flair to a garment with interesting hem finishes

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A hem is usually the last step in creating a garment. I don’t know about you, but by that time I’m ready to be done with my project and I want the fastest hem possible. However, a little time and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Taggie toy from charm squares

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Babies love taggie toys – small fabric shapes with little ribbon tags sticking out all around. Laura from The Sproutz Storeblog shows how to make these little taggie toys from charm squares. These would make awesome baby gifts! Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: A smaller version of the potholder mitt

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber recently posted a tutorial for a potholder mitt. She’s followed that up with a tutorial for making a smaller verion of the potholder mitt. Get the tute! [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, hot pad[/tags]… Read more ...

Seam ripping made easier

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sooner or later, every sewist will have to rip out a seam. It happens to everyone, and it’s a task loved by no one. Nicole M. of You SEW, Girl! posts some tips making this annoying task a little bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a new high chair pad

April 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

High chairs take a lot of abuse. It doesn’t take long before the pretty chair pad that comes from the store becomes stained, or faded, or ripped, or maybe all three. Vermillion Rules! shares a tutorial for making a new… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an eco-friendly tote

April 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

EvaForeva shares a tutorial f or making this eco-friendly tote. The body of the bag is made from industrial felt, with the accents from recycled leather. The materials won’t be cheap (she predicts about $40 USD), but the resulting bag… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on fluid fabrics

April 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine calls them fluid fabrics. I always called them crawly or drapey fabrics. You know, the fabrics that make beautiful, fluid gargments but are difficult to sew because they crawl all over the place, often not holding a pressed… Read more ...