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Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a ruffled top

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make a two-tone drawstring bag. The placement of the casing creates a ruffle around the top when the bag is cinched up. You can use the bag for any number of purposes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler sleep sac

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sleep sac for a toddler. The sleep sac is like a blanket that the child can wear, though unlike a blanket it can’t be kicked… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self-Binding Receiving Blanket

May 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Self-Binding Receiving Blanket. It’s made from two layers of flannel, with the edges of the back wrapping around to the front to form the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy potholder that kids can sew

May 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple… 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: 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 ...

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 ...

Lookie what she made: Curtain from a skirt, no sewing required!

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Aunt Peaches shows what she did with a thrifted skirt that turned out to not fit her. Being her resourceful self, she turned it into a cafe curtain instead. It took just a few minutes, and no sewing was required. … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pieced rescue for short curtain panels

April 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways was gifted a set of curtain panels that were too short for her windows, so she cut them and pieced them into accent panels to hang at either side of her existing window dressing. Perfect! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated ombre throw pillow

April 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogged in the Pleat Week series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her ombre pleated pillow cover. In case you’re wondering where she found such perfectly striped fabric for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with staggered ruffle stripes

April 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This throw pillow by Cathie Filian has the coolest staggered ruffle stripes. Part of each stripe is ruffled, and part is just a straight fabric stripe. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted oven mitt with ruffle trim

April 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted oven mitt with ruffle trim. All the layers of fabric and batting and lining help protect your hands from hot pots and cookie sheets. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Swaddle Baby soft doll

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Bedtime Tales and Becca Marie Designs shows how to make her Swaddle Baby soft doll. Ohhh, how I love these sweet little babies!! With a simple body shape that’s stitched into the swaddling blanket, they’re made with small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl monogram throw pillow

April 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a throw pillow with a vinyl monogram applique. This would be so cute on a front porch swing or chair! Get the tutorial. [photo from Positively Splendid]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven circle throw pillow

April 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how to create a woven circle for a throw pillow. It’s a fun way to mix two prints (or solids). Cool idea! Get the tute. [photo from Joy’s Jots, Shots, &… Read more ...