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Tutorial: Sewing (and turning) narrow fabric tubes

June 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Whenever I read that a pattern or tutorial requires me sewing a narrow fabric tube, I let out an audible groan. The sewing part is easy, but turning them right side out can be so frustrating (and time consuming). Anshu… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Striped sundress with asymmetrical layered skirt

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make this striped sundress for little girl out of 4 repurposed t-shirts. I’m loving the mismatched, asymmetrical… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up picnic placemats with utensil pockets

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Centsational Girl shares a tutorial showing how to make a set of picnic placemats with pockets to hold your utensils. They roll up and tie closed so your cutlery stays put during transport. When you’re ready to eat, just unroll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian curtain with large-scale lace motif

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Laura from About Goodness shows how she made this gorgeous Bohemian style curtain. See that large-scale lace flower design? That wasn’t originally on the fabric – she added it. The source of the lace she used to make the motif… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished a tee with ruched fabric strips

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to used ruched strips of scrap fabric to create a lovely embellishment for a plain tee. The design is based on an embellished tee she bought and loved so much that it’s nearly… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sketchy Pleat Clutch

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Charm Stitch share a free pattern and tutorial on their blog for making their Sketchy Pleat Clutch. It’s a small zippered purse with rounded corners and a pleat at the center. It’s just the right size to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add lace to your cutoff jean shorts

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cutoff jean shorts are classic summer wear. Head over to the M & J Blog to find out how to add some pretty to a pair of cutoffs with lace trim around the bottom. Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Bubble shorts romper for little girls

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a bubble shorts romper for little girls. She made it to be an easy one-piece outfit for a little girl who loves to pick out her own clothes. The top is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked bolster pillow for a queen size bed

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a color blocked bolster pillow. The dimensions they give are for one that will fit a queen sized bed. You could adjust the length to fit a larger or smaller bed. Go to their tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3-Seam Caftan Dress

June 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can make this lovely caftan dress with just 3 seams, plus some elastic thread shirring to pull it in at the waist. Simple Simon & Co. shows how to do it. They’re quick and easy to make. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Carry Your Basics Sling Bag

June 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her Carry Your Basics Sling Bag. The square pouch has long straps to carry it cross body, and a zipper stitched across the front to keep everything inside. She made… Read more ...

Winner of the Stash Happy books from Lark Crafts

June 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I know, I know… This giveaway ended last week and I’m JUST NOW getting around to announcing the winner. I’m so sorry!! Blame it on the summer cold that’s had me sniffling and wheezing the last four days. The winner… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front skirt with elastic back

June 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a little girl’s skirt that is straight on the front and gathered on the back. The flat front creates an A-line shape. The elastic gathers on the back make it easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim baskets from jeans legs

June 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these cute (and practical!) denim baskets. The denim comes from the legs of a pair of jeans, with contrasting fabric sewn in as a liner. She gives the dimensions to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little boy’s yoke tee

June 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast yoke to a little boy’s t-shirt. It gives the look of a Western style shirt, but with the ease and comfort of a… Read more ...