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Valentine’s giveaway: Allie’s Quilt Skirt ePattern

February 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a giveaway of her Allie’s Quilt Skirt ePattern. The gathered patchwork tiers on this skirt are made of 5″ squares, which makes it a great pattern to use with your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Aster Manor patchwork and linen pillow

February 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn Mirrington of Bloom shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her Aster Manor Pillow. The strips of a honey bun roll of pre-cut fabric are pieced together with linen, pearl buttons, and ric rac to make this romantic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric dying

February 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE continues Celebrate the Boy Month with a link to her tutorial for dying fabric. If you’ve avoided fabric dying because it seems complicated, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done in only 5 basic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted Hot Pads

February 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the how-to for these quilted hot pads. Make several in coordinating prints for a fun gift. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, quilted, hot, pad, trivet, kitchen[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Madeleine Mini Bloomers

February 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

With all the Valentine’s sewing projects for kids, teachers, and significant others, why not whip up a little something pretty for yourself? These Madeleine Mini Bloomers are just the thing! Sarai from Colette Patterns is offering the downloadable pattern for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Crinoline Skirt for little girls

February 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make this simple crinoline skirt for a little girl. Gathered tulle peeks out of the bottom of this pretty skirt. Make it from… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sleeveless petal shirt

February 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from {adventures in dressmaking} shows how to make this petal top. She was inspired by a similar shirt she saw in the move, I Love You, Man. The tone-on-tone petals add interest, but don’t overpower. Beautiful! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s tiered ruffle skirt from two t-shirts

February 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Holy Craft has the how-to for making this women’s tiered ruffle skirt. If you’ve got two old t-shirts and a bit of elastic, you’ve got what you need to make one. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Holy Craft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled camera strap

February 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made gives a camera strap some feminine flair with a ruffle that runs the length. She’s written up the how-to so you can make one, too. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crap I’ve Made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth mini shopping bag

February 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make this mini shopping bag out of oilcloth. If my math is correct, the finished size of this small bag is 7 inches tall x 4.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep. Go to the … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Girl’s shirt from a “prairie” dress

February 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Terri from Giddy Giddy made from a thrifted “Little House on the Prairie” style dress! The dated style of the dress gets a fresh look with the addition of an appliqued bib, bright buttons, and an apron. Love… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a set of shoe forms from socks

February 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Claire from blah to TADA! shows how you can turn an old pair of socks into a set of shoe forms. Just slide these stuffed forms into the toes of your shoes to help them keep their shapes while you… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a shirt for your dog out of a baby’s shirt

February 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Babies aren’t the only little ones who need cute shirts. Your dog also deserves a trendy t-shirt. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a shirt for your dog out of a baby shirt. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tip: Zipper to insert cardboard in the sides of a fabric bucket

February 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Save That Pickle Jar! happened upon a happy accident when making a fabric bucket out of a burlap rice bag (inspired by maya*made). The bag’s zipper ended up on the side of the bucket, which made a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Appliqued tea cup Valentine & tea bag holder

February 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make this Valentine’s Day card with appliqued tea cup at Sewing.org. Not only is it a pretty applique design, but it doubles as a place to hold a tea bag as a little Valentine’s giftie. How… Read more ...