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Lookie what she made: Pegboard hutch for sewing tools

December 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I’m feeling a bit of sewign studio envy creeping on as I see the pictures of the  pegboard hutch that Lina from Fancy Frugal Life has in her craft room.  I use a pegboard to organize my sewing tools, and… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Gothic Lolita Witch costume for a little girl

October 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Oh my goodness, you guys have GOT to check out this Gothic Lolita Witch costume that Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs made for her little girl.  This costume is truly a work of art.  This little witch costume… Read more ...

Idea file: Sequin trim makes a plain dress chic

October 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lauren from Adventures of Lauren transformed a rather plain (and too big) thrifted dress into this chic little shift dress.  The recut the shape of the dress using a purchased pattern as a guide, and then drew a large bow… Read more ...

Idea file: Reversible autumn bunting from a quilted placemat

October 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Pillows A-La-Mode shows what she made out of a reversible quilted placemat.  She cut it into triangle shaped pieces and used them to create a beautiful autumn bunting.  I love it!! Read more at Pillows A-La-Mode. [photo from Pillows… Read more ...

Idea file: Thrifted prom dress becomes a dress-up princess costume

October 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows the princess dress that she made for her daughter.  It looks like it would have been super complicated to make, but starting with a thrifted prom dress simplified the construction.  (And also saved her money… Read more ...

Idea file: Color blocked cuffs on skinny pants

October 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Check out these skinnies that Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingmade for a Trouser Refashion Swap!  The lucky recipient is Liz from Cotton & Curls.  Suzannah gave them contrast red cuffs for an unexpected pop of color… Read more ...

Read all about it: Build a wardrobe of garments you’ll actually wear

September 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch gives her game plan for creating a wardrobe filled with garments that she actually wants to wear.  She starts by finding a garment in her closet that she loves but never wears, and then builds… Read more ...

Idea file: Sweatshirt with a lace overlay

September 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Arkansas isn’t exactly known for cold winters, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t prepare myself for the cooler weather anyway.  (I hate being cold!!)  So when I saw this lace overlay sweatshirt by Zoe from So, Zo… What Do … Read more ...

Idea file: Let out a dress using an exposed zipper

August 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies  posts on her blog showing her fix for a dress that fit too snug.  She removed and restitched the back zipper to turn it into an exposed zipper, giving her an extra 1/2 inch on… Read more ...

Read all about it: Sisters’ thimble collection

August 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sisters Davena Rigel-Lipeman and Janisue Rigel collect sewing thimbles.  The collection is a continuation of their mother’s hobby.  In fact, some of the thimbles in the collection were ones that the sisters found for their mother.  Though their mother is… Read more ...

Idea file: Add a pen sleeve to a drawstring pouch

August 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a quick way to turn a simple drawstring pouch into a cute notepad holder.  Just add a pen sleeve to the side. I used a 5 x 7 muslin bag from State Line Bag Company for the one I… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Beautiful apron from an antique petticoat

August 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Retro Revival shares photos on her blog showing the gorgeous apron she made out of an antique petticoat.  The petticoat was loaded with beautiful details, but also had some damage that prevented it from being worn as is. … Read more ...

Idea file: Spice rack thread and notion storage

August 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery posts on her blog about a couple of her storage solutions she uses in her sewing space.  One is a spinning spice rack that she picked up for free at a yard sale. She uses… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Postage stamp tote bag

August 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Things for Boys guest blogs at Emmaline Bags with a post showing the postage stamp bag she made for a good friend.  At first glance, it looks like she found some awesome fabric printed with postage stamp images. … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Strapless bridesmaid dress now has lace sleeves

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows her clever solution to the strapless dress problem.  You know, the dress that is perfect in every way – except for the fact that it’s strapless and you want the security of sleeves?  She … Read more ...
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