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Tutorial: Calculating and removing ease from a sewing pattern

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Calculating and removing ease from a sewing pattern

In the sewing world, ease is the difference between the measurement of your body and the measurement of your garment. For woven non stretch fabrics, ease is necessary for a garment to fit comfortably. The amount of ease you need… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Intro to Illustrator for sewing bloggers

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Video tutorial: Intro to Illustrator for sewing bloggers

Lauren Dahl recently announced that she is starting a new series of video tutorials for sewing bloggers showing how to use Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is the program to use if you want to create professional patterns, blog graphics, printables, diagrams,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ender’s Game Dragon Army infinity scarf

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Ender's Game Dragon Army infinity scarf

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings was so excited about the release of the Ender’s Game movie that she made herself a new infinity scarf. It’s a quick project, one she was able to complete in just 20 minutes. The scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use kid’s jeans to make a pajama pants pattern

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Use kid's jeans to make a pajama pants pattern

If you want to sew a pair of pajama pants for your child, you don’t have to go out and buy a pattern. You have what you need to make your own pattern right there in their closet. Liz from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy embroidered frame purse

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial in the Bake, Craft & Sew Along at Skip to My Lou showing how to make an easy embroidered frame purse. The small coin purse fits in a 8cm round frame. A bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Replace a jeans waistband to eliminate muffin top

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Replace a jeans waistband to eliminate muffin top

Jane from Maiden Jane liked just about everything about her new jeans – except for one important thing. The waistband. It came too low and hit her at the fullest part of her belly, which was not only uncomfortable but… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Faux fur throw blanket

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Faux fur throw blanket

Faux fur is trending in clothing and in home decor right this season. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a faux fur throw blanket. It’s a warm, inviting accent for a room. She used a 66″ wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters

Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to sew up a set of fabric coasters. They’re quick and easy to make. She puts fusible fleece in between the top and bottom layer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s faux fur vest

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Child's faux fur vest

Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a faux fur vest for a child. The white fur she used is dreamy soft for winter! Don’t let the faux fur part intimidate you. It’s actually a simple project. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waldorf-inspired Little Red Riding Hood playset

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Waldorf-inspired Little Red Riding Hood playset

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a two-part tutorial for making a Waldorf-inspired Little Red Riding Hood wood and felt doll play set. The dolls are made from wooden pegs, covered in felt and fabric to make the characters of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Classic Christmas tree Advent calendar

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Classic Christmas tree Advent calendar

It’s the beginning of November. If you want to make an Advent calendar for Christmas, now’s a good time to start so you won’t end up in a crafty rush. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors guest blogs in the Seasonal… Read more ...

Tutorial: French feedsack tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: French feedsack tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles

Sew4Home shows how to make this beautiful tote with a French feedsack print and Chanel-inspired chain and leather handles. It’s a roomy tote, big enough to carry home your produce from the market, or to maybe pack for a picnic… Read more ...

Caila tells how she survives fabric shopping with her kids

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Caila tells how she survives fabric shopping with her kids

The words “I need to go to the fabric store,” are immediately followed by groans and eye rolls and whines from my daughter. She does NOT like going there with me! And once I’m in the store, I’m torn between… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot pads

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot pads

These leaf pot holders by Cheryl from Sew Can Do go from oven to your table, serving a double function as pot holders and hot pads. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The leaf shapes celebrate the… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Messenger bag

November 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Video tutorial: Messenger bag

Professor Pincushion shares a video sewing tutorial showing how to make this messenger bag. It’s trimmed out with contrast bias tape. You can embellish the large front flap with a patch or applique, or leave it plain. The video is… Read more ...