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How to Sew Pretty patches on your jeans

February 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Koala Brains shows how to turn a simple patch job on a pair of jeans into a fashion statement! Instead of trying to camouflage the patch, cut the hole into a pretty shape and place decorative fabric behind. Get the … Read more ...

Cool idea: Dress from a tablecloth

February 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look at what Veronica Darling made! It’s a super-chic dress made from a vintage tablecloth. Get the details here and here. [via Wardrobe Refashion.]… Read more ...

Turn kids’ leggings into a pair of bloomers

February 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Grace Violet has a good idea for repurposing. A little snip here and a bit of ribbon sewn there, and she turned a pair of her daughter’s leggings into a pair of bloomers that can be worn underneath twirly skirts… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Revive fabric line

February 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Have you seen the new Revive fabric line from Patricia Bravo? I just saw the sneak peek on her blog and ohhhh…. I think I’m in love!!! Check it out!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a perfect curved patch pocket

February 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Debbie’s Sewing Projects has a technique to take the frustration out of turning under the edges of a curved patch pocket. She uses fusible interfacing. Now isn’t that smart?? Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby bib and burp cloth set

February 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial to make a baby bip and burp cloth set. This is the perfect baby shower gift! Get the tutorial. Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns out on Etsy… Read more ...

Tips for sewing faux fur

February 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Sewing faux fur can be a real challenge. I’ve only attempted it once, and let’s just say it was less than spectacular. BurdaStyle has some tips to help make it a little easier. Get the tips!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter tote bag

February 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This tote bag designed by Cicada Daydream can be made with a fat quarter of designer fabric paired with plainer (and less expensive) lining fabric. I love smart design! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Big things can happen at a sewing bee

February 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look at what happens when you get a group of sewers together, all stitching with a common cause. Nikki from You Sew, Girl organized a sewing bee to make bags for the Rainbow Comfort Packs project. In one day,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew your own bean bag chair

February 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bean bag chairs are so much fun! Michael Miller fabrics has a tutorial to make your own, so now you can have one made in the fabrics you love. Get the tutorial from their blog, Making it Fun. [found via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew and turn straps

February 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whether it’s for a purse or for a shirt, chances are that sooner or later you’ll be sewing straps for a project. Melissa at Melissa Sews has a great tutorial showing how to sew and turn straps. This is great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a set of soft baby blocks

February 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

When she was a baby, some of my daughter’s favorite toys were the soft fabric blocks my mother gave her. She loved the texture and the patterns, and I loved the fact that she could chew on them all day… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Spiral scarf

February 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

With this tutorial from CraftStylish, you can make a stylish spiral scarf from a scrap of fleece and some pretty yarn. It’s a fun, easy project with endless color possibilities to make it your own. Whether you’re crafting for yourself… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: New Alexander Henry releases

February 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bee Square Fabrics shares a sneak peek at some soon-to-be-released Alexander Henry fabrics on the Bee Square Blog. I’m drooling!! Check out the new fabrics and I promise you will, too.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweetheart silhouette pillows

February 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun Valentine’s project – a pair of sweetheart silhouette pillows! Vicki Howell shows how to make them on her craft.rock.blog. Get the tutorial. … Read more ...