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Tutorial: Make a new cover for your ironing board

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Has your ironing board cover seen better days? Discolored, faded, or generally worn out? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts show how you can make a new cover for your ironing board. Get the how-to. [photo from Sugar Bee Crafts]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or treat tote bags

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial over at Sew Timeless showing how to make a trick or treat tote. They’re fully lined (with a layer of batting in between for extra stability) and reversible. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a Peter Pan collar to a crewneck top

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew Much Ado shows how you can add a Peter Pan collar to any crewneck top. Her example shows her adding a collar to a crewneck sweater. It would also be a cute addition to a t-shirt. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two colorblocked tees refashioned from two plain tees

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Top-Toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of colorblocked t-shirts. She starts with two plain t-shirts and does a little switcheroo, cutting both… Read more ...

Freebie: Seam finishes infographic

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights continues her Sewing 101 series with an infographic showing 5 ways of finishing your seams that don’t involve using a serger. The list includes pinked edges, zig zag edges, serpentine zig zag edges, flat felled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elles from Misusu shows how to make a decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket. It’s a pretty detail that gives your handmade garment a more finished look. (And it looks so yummy on a hanger when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stefanie’s method for beautiful gathers

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stefanie from Girl. Inspired. is a guest judge at Project Run & Play this week, and she shares a tutorial showing how she makes beautiful gathers. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it. [photo from Girl. Inspired.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt garden gnome hat

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a garden gnome hat. It’s easily made from felt, with just a few seams and no hemming. Wear it with a short-sleeved shirt and suspender shorts to make a whole garden… Read more ...

Tutorial: Big Bad Wolf costume

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she made this awesome Big Bag Wolf costume for her son. It’s a furry jumpsuit that’s packed with big bad details, like the hood with pointy wolf teeth, the giant wolf… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Elsie the bat softie Halloween

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bats get a bad rep as spooky Halloween creatures. But some bats, like this softie by Susi from Lilla Luise, are just plain sweet. She’s a little girl bat named Elsie. Get the pattern and tutorial at Lilla Luise. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double layer fleece hat

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do and Monkey See Mail shows how to make a fleece hat that’s super warm for the cold weather to come. It’s made from two layers of fleece. She sews it together so there are… Read more ...

Free pattern: Snap-On Bib with Pocket

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Invited to a baby shower? Sew4Home has just the project to make. A snap-on bib with a pocket. They’ve got a free pattern and tutorial showing how to sew it up. Go there to get the pattern and tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy as Pie layering tank

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Made By Me and Shared With You shares a free pattern for her Easy as Pie Tank. The simple shape is perfect for fall layering. The free pattern is an adult size small (4/6). If you need another… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ladybug costume slipcover for a baby carrier

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sarah Jane Sews guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s ladybug costume that’s worn on a baby carrier. That way you can easily carry your littlest… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piano keyboard zippered pouch

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made this piano keyboard zippered pouch. It makes a neat pencil pouch or make-up bag. Get the tute. [photo from Bored & Crafty]… Read more ...