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Tutorial: Cut off jeans with spring flair

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Give your jeans a new spring look by cutting them off and adding a fun cuff. Pink and Polka Dots shows how. What a cute look for your jeans! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, jeans, cuff, cut off[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pincushion furniture!

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Okay, I admit it. I’m a bit crazy about pincushions lately. Here’s another fun pincushion to add to the list. This one is made by Spool{} using a tutorial from CraftStylish on making pincushions from bottlecaps. Read more from Spool{}… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliques meet buttonholes

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun way to add buttonholes to a project. CraftStylish shows how to combine an applique with a buttonhole. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, buttonhole, applique[/tags]… Read more ...

Giveaway from Cicada Daydream

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Cicada Studios is giving away a Summertime Sampler. Valued at $25, this pack includes 4 prints from the Summertime collection: Water Bubbles, Queen Anne’s Lace, and Sand Dollars. Each piece measures 12″h x 13.5w. Enter the giveaway at Cicada… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

A tisket, a tasket, it’s a fabric easter basket! The Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this springtime fabric basket. I love the spring-y colors they used for the example! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, basket, easter, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Free PDF pattern for reversible summer tote

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Flower Girl Designs offers this free PDF pattern for a reversible summer tote. She also has several other PDF patterns for sale in her Etsy shop. Get the free pattern. … Read more ...

Cool idea: A cutting table from old doors

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When I first saw the picture of this cutting table posted by Violet of Violet Craft, I thought, “Man, that chick laid out some cash for such a pretty table!” Then I read the post, where she explains that… Read more ...

80s sweater to cool cowl

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look what Meghan from Clementine’s Closet is doing with thrifted sweaters! A few alterations take this sweater from 80s doldrums to this-year-stylish. See more about this project at Wardrobe Refashion, or visit Meghan’s Etsy shop Clementine’s Closet. [tags]sewing, refashion,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a spring tote

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Homemade by Jill made this pretty spring tote, and shows how you can make one, too. She made it from two tea towels (one for the outside, one for the inside). Load it up with a blanket and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cuff with photo fabric

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Photography meets sewing meets jewelry making in this fun project! Photojojo shows how to make these photo cuffs. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, fabric, photo, cuff, tutorial[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a set of cocktail napkins

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

“You know, you can only use a paper napkin once and then you have to throw it away.” These words of wisdom were offered to me by my 5-year-old daughter. And she’s right. So go for a greener solution with… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Red Letter Day by Lizzie House

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lizzie House is going to be releasing her new Red Letter Day fabric line soon! Be still my heart! (I’m still swooning over Lizzie Dish…) Want to see more? Check out the sneak peeks on her blog here and here… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a sweater vest into a dirndl

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look at what Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac did with a thrifted sweater vest. She turned it into a dirndl! Brilliant!! And if that’s not enough, she gives a tutorial to show you how it’s done. Get the … Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Daisy Janie’s upcoming Urbana line

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Take a look at the soon-to-be-released Urbana fabric line from Daisy Janie! The line has 5 designs in 3 colorways, and is printed on 100% organic cotton sateen. See more at Daisy Janie’s blog or at her business website.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring clean your sewing machine

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

As spring arrives, our thoughts turn to cleaning. We spruce up our houses, thin out our closets, sweep the dust off of the porch. But what about your sewing machine? This trusty partner of yours needs a spring cleaning, too. … Read more ...