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Tutorial: Spring romper from daddy’s t-shirts

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Claudia from Lukuma and Handmade Con Amor shows how a couple of daddy’s old t-shirts became this cute spring romper for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It looks like separates, but it’s actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a lavender tea bag sachet for mom

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a good last-minute gift you can make for Mother’s Day, check out this lavendar tea bag sachet tutorial at Lark Crafts. The tea bag-shaped sachets are made out of felt, for a project that’s both… Read more ...

Giveaway: 10 fat quarter bundle from The Intrepid Thread

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This week’s fabric giveaway atMaureen Cracknell Handmade comes from The Intrepid Thread. It’s a 10 fat quarter bundle of fabrics selected by Maureen herself. The colors are absolutely gorgeous! Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade for the details and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted sewing machine cover

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a fitted cover for your sewing machine. It’s reversible, too. Get the tutorial. [photo from Shiny Happy World]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Kid’s teepee from old shirts

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! made out of a bunch of old dress shirts! She pieced them together with some colorful fabric scraps to make a teepee for her kids to play under. How cool is that! Read … Read more ...

Tutoria: Scrap leather magnetic photo frames

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make little leather (or vinyl) magnet picture frames to put on your fridge. Because the leather (or vinyl) is only used on… Read more ...

Tutorial: 1940s inspired t-shirt with Y neckline and faux bolero

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt with details inspired by 1940s fashion (my favorite fashion era). It’s the latest in her series of variations on her Blank Canvas Tee… Read more ...

Get the tip: Grab and store info about your fabric stash

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Do you ever find yourself looking at a piece of stash fabric and wondering about the fiber content? Width? Washing instructions? Designer and name of the print? You can find all of this information on the bolt end at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buttoned throw pillow cover

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita (roughly translates as Bread, Love, & Creativity) shares a tutorial at Hemme showing how to make a throw pillow cover using materials from IKEA. The pillow can be inserted through the opening on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piped patch pocket

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this retro-inspired skirt for her young daughter. The full gathers and piped seams are such pretty details, reminiscent of 1950s children’s clothing. Along with photos of the lovely skirt, she also includes a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Nine shirts become one dress

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katja from Of Dreams and Seams took nine of her husband’s unwanted shirts and turned them into one very fabulous dress. She shares photos of the finished project along with detailed construction notes. Read more about her project at Of … Read more ...

Shelly Pagliai from Prairie Moon Quilts shares a free pattern and tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making a pincushion shaped like a cowboy (or cowgirl) hat. Love it! Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Prairie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch a lapped zipper into a skirt

May 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (Coats & Clark blog) showing how to stitch a lapped zipper into a skirt. Get the tutorial. [photo from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring romper from daddy’s t-shirts

Tutorial: Make a lavender tea bag sachet for mom

Giveaway: 10 fat quarter bundle from The Intrepid Thread

Tutorial: Fitted sewing machine cover

Lookie what she made: Kid’s teepee from old shirts

Tutoria: Scrap leather magnetic photo frames

Tutorial: 1940s inspired t-shirt with Y neckline and faux bolero

Get the tip: Grab and store info about your fabric stash

Tutorial: Buttoned throw pillow cover

Tutorial: Piped patch pocket

Lookie what she made: Nine shirts become one dress

Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s maxi dress t-shirt refashion

Tutorial: Box pleat jumper for toddler girls

Tutorial: Cowboy (or cowgirl) hat pincushion

Tutorial: Stitch a lapped zipper into a skirt