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Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered skirt with tribal stamp design

July 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Danielle from My Sparkle guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s skirt with a tribal stamped design. The skirt itself is a high waisted… Read more ...

Tutorial: Starburst envelope wristlet

July 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy Friend from Made During Quiet Time shares a tutorial over at the Basic Grey Blog showing how to make an elegant envelope wristlet with a pieced starburst on the front flap. The purse is 5″ x 8″, with a… Read more ...

Help Kickstart a new sewing pattern company

July 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness has shared some pretty awesome bag patterns on her blog. Check out her tutorials page to see them all, plus some home dec and quilting tutorials as well. Now she wants to take it to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Water lily pillows

July 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free PDF tutorial for making these gorgeous water lily pillows, designed by Susan Maw and Sally Bell, over at the C & T Publishing Blog. Get the PDF tutorial. [photo from C & T… Read more ...

Tutorial: Folded ribbon pointed trim

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kim from String-Or-Nothing shows how you can fold ribbon to create a pointed trim. It’s a continuous strip of points so it’s easier than trying to place individual prairie points. It also works well around curves. She points out that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern Nursing Shawl

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Coterie Blog shows how to make her modern nursing shawl. The large, loose shawl slides easily over your head and keeps you covered while you nurse baby. It’s easily made from a rectangle of knit fabric. Just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten jeans with a no-cut stitched in cuff

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The easiest way to shorten a pair of jeans is to just roll up a little cuff, no cutting, no sewing. It’s a quick fix and gives a laid-back, casual flavor. But sometimes the amount you need to take off… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: 5-Minute Bandana Headband

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sunny Tuesday shares a tutorial at Positively Splendid showing how to make her 5-Minute Bandana Headband. They look like they’re just been folded up and tied around your head, but they’re actually sewn into shape. It’s super simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork Conversation Bag

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This patchwork Conversation Bag by Sarah from Sew Sweetness is all kinds of awesome. The boxy retro shape, the colors, the patchwork. I love everything about it! Are you loving it, too? She shares a tutorial on her blog for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double-sided fabric napkins

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. showcases her new Lilybelle line in a tutorial showing how to make a double-sided fabric napkin. These aren’t your standard fabric napkins. It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the backing fabric is folded up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled sheets for your bed

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes adding a small detail is all you need to take something from average to awesome. On a bedsheet, it can be something as simple as a ruffle across the top. Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To … Read more ...

Tutorial: Up Up and Away! hot air balloon mobile

July 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Up Up and Away! mobile. This is sooo cute!! The hot air balloons and clouds are made from felt and are lightly stuffed. The hanger is constructed from wood… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laminated cotton beach tote in two sizes

July 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lila Tueller shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a beach tote out of laminated cotton. She includes two sizes: a small one (20″ wide x 14″ tall x 6″ deep), and a large one (26″ wide… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Medina Mini Kaftan swimsuit cover-up

July 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for making the chic Media Mini Kaftan by HotPatterns over at Fabric.com. It’s a swimsuit cover-up with a contrast around the shaped neckline and at the hem and sleeve bands. A drawstring waist gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow ruffle skirt for little girls

July 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Meaningful Mama put rainbows and ruffles together in a skirt for her young daughter’s birthday, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She started with a thrifted knit skirt, and added the tiered of gathered… Read more ...