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Sewing Tutorial: Perfect zippers every time with glue basting

January 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The appearance of the word “zipper” in the notions list on a printed pattern is enough to send many a sewer into fits of anxiety. Too often, zippers end up uneven or puckered, but Sew Mama Sew! has a solution. Use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat front pants

January 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

In about the same time it would take to get to and from the mall, you could sew your child a pair of flat front pants. The Train to Crazy has a great tutorial to show you how. She says… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bank robber money bag

January 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Inspired by her sons’ imaginative play, Craft Apple created this fabric Bank Robber Money Bag. You can make them too, with the tutorial she created.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a maternity skirt

January 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Being preggo no longer means sacrificing your personal style. Maternity clothes have become quite hip lately, like this stylish a-line maternity skirt designed by See Mommy Sew. She offers a tutorial to show you how to make one. Or, if you want… Read more ...

More new fabric from Michael Miller

January 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Michael Miller’s gone and done it again with -ANOTHER- irresistable fabric line. This is Birds of Norway from the Cute Critters collection. Get the scoop and see more photos.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover a soup can

January 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A simple fabric sleeve is all you need to transform an empty soup can into a stylish fabric bin. The fabric covered cans are perfect for pens or silk flowers, or maybe even your sewing scissors and rotary cutter. Ellen… Read more ...

Inspiration: Peartroshkas

January 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Matryoshkas are very much the rage in the crafting world right now. maya*made takes the matroyshka to a new level with her family of Peartroshkas. Yes, PEARtroyshkas. Half pear, half human, 100% adorable. I love this so much! Read her … Read more ...

Sew a row of button loops

January 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shannon at Hungry Zombie Couture shows her process for inserting a row of button loops into a seam. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an easy hooded towel

January 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Need a quick gift? Want it to be useful? And personalized? Then head on over to Grace Violet’s blog where she shows how she made this monogrammed hooded towel for her nephew.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy zippered bag

January 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This boxy zippered bag by Patchy Apple reminds me of the old-school shaving kit that my grandfather used to have, except girly and modern instead of brown and vinyl. Make your own with kicky fabrics using her Boxy Bag Tutorial… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Autumn Flower Fairies

January 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michael Miller fabric’s got more flower fairies. In addition to their Christmas flower fairies, they’re also giving a sneak peak at the Autumn Flower Fairies. Sneak a peek!… Read more ...

Sew a buttonhole without an automatic feature

January 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Most sewing machines come equipped with an automatic buttonhole feature. But if you want to try a buttonhole on your own, without the automatic feature, Bari J shows you how. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Good Folks fabric by Anna Maria Horner

January 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Breathe in. Breathe out. That’s what I had to keep reminding myself as I looked at the sneak peeks of the fabrics in Anna Maria Horner’s upcoming fabric line, Good Folks. Wanna see for yourself? Get the sneak peek. … Read more ...

How to replace the lining of your purse

January 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Is the lining on your purse looking a little worse for wear? Maybe a few ink pens have leaked, or perhaps a forgotten candy bar melted a little? Don’t trash the bag. Do a little lining switcheroo instead with this … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a taggie football

January 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Boys are so often left out of the crafting world. We make purses, and dresses, and litttle frilly things for our little girls, but it’s a bit more difficult when it comes to the little boys. That’s why this taggie… Read more ...