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Tutorial: Pom pom fringe flowers

November 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows what she does with leftover pom pom trim. She turns them into flowers! I LOVE this idea!! I often end up with scraps of pom pom fringe too small for any significant project, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Neckerchief scarf from an old sweater

November 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Grosgrain for a free pattern for making a neckerchief scarf. It’s a short scarf, but there’s a loop on one of the ends that you can pull the other end through, so it’ll stay nice and snug… Read more ...

Tutorial: Practical mesh bags in two sizes

November 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jo from Jo’s Country Junction shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a mesh bag. She made one for her son to hold his jumper cables and league softball stuff, and another for her daughter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this cool graphic print on fabric

November 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

P.S. – I Made This shares a tutorial over at Birch Box showing how you can create this cool graphic print using fabric paint and a paint marker. They show the print on fabric napkins, but it would also be… Read more ...

Free pattern: Removable Peter Pan collar

November 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Danielle from My Sparkle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a removable Peter Pan collar. It would be pretty in a solid color, or take a cue from her example and make one out of a fun print. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer-inspired pleated and pocketed dress for little girls

November 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sally from Daisy Chain Creations guest blogs in the Knock It Off series over at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this pleated and pocketed dress for little girls. The dress was inspired by a designer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a shapeless thrifted dress into a fitted peplum dress

November 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Welcome to the Good Life guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how she transformed a shapeless (and way too large) thrifted dress into a smart little peplum… Read more ...

Tutorial: Taco and french fry t-shirts

November 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . guest blogs in the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing she embellished a couple of tees with her kids’ favorite foods. One has a felt taco… Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer-inspired striped diaper bag or tote

November 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how she made this fashionable diaper bag for her sister. The design was inspired by a striped diaper bag by Kate Spade. There’s nothing that screams “diaper bag”, so you could also just carry it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized sequin initial keychain, no sewing required

November 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Grace from Stripes and Sequins shows how you can create this sparkly initial keychain. She used glue to attach the sequins so there’s no sewing required. If you wanted to make the sequins more secure, you could certainly use a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Keep your corners sharp when turning a seam right side out

November 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Common wisdom is to clip your corners before turning a seam right side out. But Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows a different way that will help you achieve a sharper corner. Go to her post to see what … Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt with snap on embellishments

November 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Blue Eyed Freckle shows how to make her Indecisive Shirt, named so because you can switch out the embellishments down the front. The secret is snap tape. What a cool idea! Get the tute. [photo from Blue Eyed Freckle]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Fall coat with felt fox coat pockets

November 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The felt fox pockets that Cath Grace put on this coat she made for her daughter are utterly adorable! The coat by itself is gorgeous, but add those fox pockets and I’m in a swoon. If you’re wondering how she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt pouch Advent calendar

November 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Everything Etsy guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt Advent calendar. It’s made up of 25 felt pouches that are easily… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered yarn sack

November 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kathy from Just Crafty Enough likes to take her knitting with her when she travels. The only problem is that the yarn tends to get tangled up in her computer bag. Her solution is a zippered yarn sack. It willl… Read more ...