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Tutorial: How To Sew A Skirt 12-part series for beginning sewists

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The How To Sew A Skirt series now underway at So Sew Easy is a great resource for beginning sewers. It’s a 12-part series showing how to sew a basic straight skirt. Along the way, Deby teaches sewing skills like… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Vintage-inspired baby boy suspender shorts

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Over at Crafting Zuzzy, Angela shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these vintage-inspired suspender shorts for a baby boy. Are they not the cutest? The waistband is flat on the front, but on the back it’s elastic so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a summer top from a pillow sham

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls made this cute little top out of a pillow sham. The white pillowcase with a ruffled eyelet hem makes a lovely summer top. The ruffle around the opening on the pillow sham easily becomes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Runway-inspired metallic shorts

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I don’t know that metallics have ever truly gone out of style, but they’re certainly seeing a resurgence lately. Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made a pair of metallic shorts for himself. The look is inspired… Read more ...

Tutorial: See-through zippered purse pouch

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Megan from The Homes I Have Made guest blogs over at Positively Splendid today, showing how to make a see-through zippered pouch. You can use them to hold all types of small items, from kids’ toys to snacks to toiletries,… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY leather purse handles

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Have you noticed how expensive purse hardware is? While there are some pieces of hardware you’re just stuck buying, there are others that you can make yourself, like these leather handles. Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how. They’re actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self-binding baby blanket with mitered corners

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how to make a baby blanket with mitered corners. The back layer is cut larger than the front so the extra fabric on the back will wrap around and frame the smaller… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY wired fabric headbands

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a wired fabric headband. The fabric makes a pretty headband, and the wire inside helps it keep its shape and prevents slipping. You’ll need only 1/8 yard of fabric plus some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop sewing notion organizer

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how she made an organizer for her sewing tools in an embroidery hoop. The hoop frames a set of fabric pockets so you can hang it on the wall. She gives dimensions to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: French seam pillowcase for a standard bed pillow

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

New pillowcases, especially in fun colors, sure can freshen up your bed linens. Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty! shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make a pillowcase for a standard bed pillow. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Camp Chair Bag

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If an outside activity involves sitting down, you’re most likely doing so in a folding camp chair. And why not? They’re inexpensive and fold up small and are fairly comfortable. One thing they don’t have, though, is any place to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Versa Skirt, a skirt to wear three ways

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Versa Skirt, a skirt that can be worn three ways – a maxi skirt, a high waisted skirt, or a strapless dress. All three are beautiful looks for summertime wear. Her… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tropical handstitched applique t-shirt

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to add a tropical handstitched stitched applique to a plain t-shirt. She used a white shirt with heather gray shapes. Contrast handstitching adds a hint of color. She includes templates for the designs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Weekender tote from woven rugs

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Click over to our sister site, CraftBits, to find out how to make this weekend tote bag out of some unusual materials. The body of the bag is made from a couple of inexpensive woven rugs, and the handles from… Read more ...

Cool idea: Use plastic bags to stuff an outdoor pillow

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Do you have a pile of plastic grocery bags piling up at your house? In spite of my best efforts to reduce the number of bags I bring home from the store, they just keep multiplying. Staci from Crafty Staci… Read more ...