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Lookie what she made: Maxi dress from a vintage sheet

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares photos on her blog of a fabulous maxi dress she made – from a vintage sheet.  The sheet she started with had a border print which ended up running around the hem.  How cool… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Double sided fabric headband

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from  Happy Together  shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double sided fabric headband.  So pretty!  You can make them as simple or as embellished as you like.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Happy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork needle book

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a patchwork needle book.  The small book opens up to reveal two side pockets and a felt “page” to hold your needles.  It’s a small project pieced… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add a zippered pocket to a pair of shorts

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Why is it that exercise shorts rarely have pockets?  If you’re out getting some exercise, you’re probably going to have your keys or wallet with you.  Am I right, or am I right? Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lavender scented sachets

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a lavender-scented sachet that looks as lovely as it smells.  Stash one in a lingerie drawer or hang it in your closet to keep your clothes smelling fresh.  Her handmade… Read more ...

Read all about it: Tips for sewing leather and vinyl

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

We’ve been seeing tons of cute sewing projects made from leather and vinyl lately.  They look awesome but there are some tricks to sewing on this type of material.  Christine from ChrisW Designs shares some tips on her blog for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knitter’s drawstring project tote

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirsty from kootoyou shows how to make a project tote for knitters.  The round drawstring bag holds the yarn and is weighted at the bottom so it won’t turn over when you’re knitting.  Get the tute. [photo from kootoyou… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nursing modification for an empire waist top or dress

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to alter the pattern for an empire waist top or dress to add an opening for nursing.  The elastic opening just under the bust allows for quick -and discrete- nursing.  Brilliant!!  Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summertime caftan

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan.  Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool.  Get the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish]   Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl.  The cozy lets you enjoy a chilled canned beverage without wet or frozen fingers.  Not only does it look cool out of the vinyl, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Owl appliqued throw pillow

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from The Crafting Fiend created this owl appliqued pillow as an accent for her daughter’s room, and shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make one.  This is soooo cute!  Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn 3 t-shirts into a dress with handkerchief hem

July 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress.  One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem.  You can make the top and skirt from different… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add beaded detail to a garment

July 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment.  Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quilted wine tote

July 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from Needle and Spatula shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted wine tote. Make one for yourself to bring a bottle of wine along to a party, or as packaging for a special hostess… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color Blocked Infinity Dress

July 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nichelle from It’s Nichelle Not Michelle shows how to create an Infinity Dress (a simple stretch knit dress can be wrapped and tied different ways to create different looks).  Her version of the Infinity Dress has a stylish twist.  Instead… Read more ...
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