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Video tutorial: Transfer delicate tissue paper patterns to sturdier paper

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Many sewing patterns are printed on a thin tissue paper. This is fine for a project that you’ll make once or twice, but for patterns you plan on using over and over, it’s a good idea to go ahead and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple summertime wallet

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making their Summertime Wallet. It’s a simple folding wallet with pockets to hold credit cards, ID, and paper money. Get the tute. [photo from The Purl Bee]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a summer dress from a thrifted vintage bedsheet

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn made this lovely summer dress out of a thrifted vintage bedsheet, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit and cotton fabric are perfect for errand running on hot summer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel playmat and changing pad

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Brandy from Gluesticks shows how to make a travel playmat and changing pad for baby. Made in a circle, there are pockets all the way around the edge to hold a pack of wipes, some diapers, or small toys. It… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple tote bag with interior pocket

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE sharesa tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Basic Pocket Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a basic tote bag with a p0cket on the inside. It’s an easy sew, a good project for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ladybug needle book

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Collette from Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade shows how to make a clever litte ladybug needle book. I’m showing it here all folded up for tossing in your purse or project bag. It opens to become a large circle with… Read more ...

Tutoria: Turn an old trinket box into a new pincushion

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This pretty little pincushion used to be an old trinket box. Autie from iCandy Handmade saw the potential and turned it into a new home for her straight pins. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Graphic floral throw pillow cover

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a throw pillow cover with a painted design inspired by a pillow from Crate & Barrel. She achieves the graphic floral motif with paper punches, freezer paper… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Adapt a regular sewing pattern for maternity wear

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re needing to sew up some maternity wear but aren’t able to find a pattern that you like, you can adapt a pattern for a nonmaternity garment. Laura from Laura’s Blog shows how you to do it. Her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Custom chair cushion with ties

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Chica from Chica and Jo share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a chair cushion with ties at the back to attach it to the chair. Because you’re making it from scratch, you can make it the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired fabric bunting with crochet trim

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a vintage-inspired fabric bunting. Each little flag in the bunting is finished with a sweet crochet trim. Use it as a pretty decoration to mark a special day, or to just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked skirt

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a simple color blocked skirt. It’s an easy skirt to make, requiring only a handful of straight seams. And it’s made from double layers of fabric so you don’t have to worry… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy needle book

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Emedoodle from Mommy’s Nap Time shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a little needle book. The “cover” is made of a scrappy patchwork, and felt “pages” on the inside hold your needles and pins. At just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini top hat hair accessory

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi Designs posts on her blog showing the fabulous bias tape sundress and matching mini top hat she made for her daughter. The dress design was inspired by a look on the cover of The Party Dress … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tote with piping or ric rac trim

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Moonthirty shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a tote bag with contrast piping or ric rac trim peeking out of the top edges. The tutorials are part of her Rock the Tote series, which… Read more ...