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Tutorial: How to sew a pencil roll

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

These pencil rolls would make awesome birthday gifts for youngsters. Make one, fill it with colored pencils, and then add a pad of paper to complete the gift. (You can also alter the pattern to work with crayons.) You Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique some cuteness on to plain t-shirts

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look at what Just Deanna is making! She’s taking children’s t-shirts to the next level by adding a simple animal applique. Want to make one yourself? Read her blog post for more the how-to. Want to buy one already made? … Read more ...

Free tote bag pattern

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver 14 Comments

Check out this free tote bag pattern from J Caroline Creative! It’s designed for heavy use, with extra fabric reinforcing the botton and straps that won’trip off. Get the pattern, and while you’re there be sure to check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a holey sweater with elbow patches

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Don’t throw your sweaters away when they get holes in the elbows. Turn the holey elbows into fashion statements with contrasting elbow patches. Find out how from Craftzine. [tags]sewing, mending, sweater, elbow, patches[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a duvet cover & shams

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nicole Marie posts at Apartment Therapy showing how to make your own duvet cover and coordinating shams. If you’ve been unable to find already-made bedding at the stores in the colors or fabrics you like, then this might be a… Read more ...

Cool idea: Inexpensive tie lining

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Carrie posts a great idea over at Wardrobe Refashion. She wanted to make some neckties, but found that the lining that gives the tie its body was difficult to locate and very expensive. What’s a frugal girl to do? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boy’s tie

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little tie is the perfect accessorie for your little guy’s Easter get-up. Purl Bee shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tie, boy, Easter[/tags]… Read more ...

Anna Griffin’s got a new fabric line

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna Griffin’s new fabric line Fiona has hit the stores. I love the color combinations – rich blues, celery greens, mustardy yellows, pumpkin oranges, and candy pinks. See the fabrics at True Up or from the manufacturer, Baum Textile Mills/Windham … Read more ...

Sew a kicky spring purse with this free pattern

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

One of the joys of sewing is that I get to make myself a new purse for each season. This spring, my purse will be made with this free pattern. It’s called the Buttercup Bag and it’s so yummy I… Read more ...

Sneak peek: New fabric from Jessica Jones

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica Jones, of How About Orange fame, has just announced that her latest line of home decor fabrics is about to be released in three more colorways. The new colorways are Spa, Earth, and Candy. Go check them out.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handy door organizer

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Keep your keys, phone, and other “running out the door” essentials right where you need them – by the door. Design*Sponge shows how to make this handy door organizer for just that purpose. They show it made out of felt,… Read more ...

The many charms of charm packs

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Charm packs are all the rage right now. Who could turn down a set of 20-40 5-inch squares, each a different fabric? But once you get your hands on the cute little charm packs, what do you do with them? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polyshrink

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

When I was a kid, we called it Shrinky Dinks and it was just a silly afternoon craft for kids. Now it’s all grown up as polyshrink and it has far more grown-up uses, like making buttons for your next… Read more ...

Tutorial: Furrowing your fabric to add texture

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Use furrowing to add texture to your next sewing project. With this technique, a larger piece of fabric is sewn down to a smaller foundation piece. Pranamama offers an instructable to show you how. Get the tutorial. [sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handsewn buttonhole

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If the prospect of using the buttonhole feature of your machine gives you a nervious tic and makes your palms a little sweaty, then this tutorial is for you. CraftStylish shows how to make a handsewn buttonhole. Get the tutorial… Read more ...