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Tutorial: Add a strap to an iPad case

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she added a strap to her husband’s iPad case.  The storebought case came without straps, but she created her own strap and then used some clever seam ripping… Read more ...

Tutorial: iPad sleeve with removable cross-body strap

May 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this iPad sleeve with a removable cross-body strap for easy wearing or carrying.  A couple of pockets on the back give a place for a pen and a phone.  Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little birdie kitchen towel and hot pad

May 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a matching kitchen towel and hot pad set.  She starts with two matching towels; one remains a tea towel, and the other gets remade into a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Help Hand apron dishtowel hot pad all-in-one

April 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tyra at U Create Foods shows how she made her Help Hand for the kitchen.  Inspired by Rachel Ray’s moppines, it’s an apron, dishtowel, and hot pad all in one.  How handy is that!  And making it yourself means you… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY mouse pad

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how you can make your own mouse pad.  Sure, you can use a plain mouse pad from the office supply store, or perhaps a freebie emblazoned with an advertisement, but one you make yourself… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded iPad case from your favorite fabrics

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

 Melissa Mortenson from Amazing Mae and The Polkadot  Chair shows how to make an iPad case out of your favorite fabrics.  It’s padded to protect it from bumps and bruises, and a zippered pocket on the back gives a place… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded messenger bag for a notebook computer

March 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Stacicreated a messenger bag to make it easy for her daughter to carry her new notebook computer to and from school. A unique button tab and loop combination serve as the closurel. She included a cotton… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kitchen Cliche Hot Pads

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Kitchen Cliche Hot Pads.  These are sooo cute!!  “Can’t stand the heat… get out of the kitchen,” says one.  The other says, “Pot… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel diaper changing pad with hanging pockets

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Changing tables in public restrooms are certainly convenient, but not always sanitary.  Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a travel changing pad that fits over one a public changing table.  The changing pad has a wipe clean surface,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and wipes clutch

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberry shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper changing set.  Part 1 shows how to make a changing pad.  A layer of clear vinyl creates a wipe-clean surface.  Part 2 shows how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped hot pad, and two ways to apply bias tape

February 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a two-in-one tutorial for making a heart-shaped hot pad and applying bias tape around the edges.  She gives two methods for applying the bias tape – the do-it-the-right-way method, and her cheating method.  Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded glasses case with flex frame opening

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to make a glasses case with a flex frame opening.  The case is lined and padded for extra protection for your glasses.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafty Ady]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Felted wool hot pads

January 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to create these elegant hot pads.  Love, love!  They used their Mary Flanagan Felted Wool backed with plain duck cloth to make theirs.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible overlapping circle placemats with family photos

November 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a how-to for making this reversible overlapping circles placemat.  Some of the circles are made from fabric printed with photos.  One side is made from everyday… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy pieced hot pads

November 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Sproutz Store shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a quick and easy pieced hot pads.  You can make it from precut fabric packs, or from your scrap bin.  Get the how-to. [photo from The… Read more ...
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