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Tutorial: Long winter gloves from old socks

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

sockglovesDisney from Ruffles and Stuff has done it again! (Is there anything this girl can’t make super cute?)  This time she has recycled the tops of orphan socks into long winter gloves.  I knew there was a reason I couldn’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pouch for your short, stubby pencils

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

stubbypencilpouchBring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them.  Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one.  Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a baby romper

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

crotchsnaps Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off.  This is actually a fairly easy fix to… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to smock fabric with a diamond smock pattern

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

smockingLia from Lia’s Space shows how to smock fabric with a diamond shaped stitch.  Polka-dotted fabric makes this easy, as the dots serve as a pattern for your stitch.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lia’s Space] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple tunic with pleated back detail

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

hotmessmommydressJaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make simple tunic.  The front is loose and drapey, while the back is pleated at the neck and gathers on to a straight panel at the hip.  Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized toy car playmat

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mara from kleio’s belly shares a tutorial for making this personalized toy car playmat.  She made one as a Christmas present for her nephew.  (What a lucky little guy!!)  The houses have vinyl windows to display photos of the family… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Monster softie from felt

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

feltwoolmonstersoftieEmily from Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial showing how to make a monster softie out of felt.  You can have loads of fun with this project, adding your own personal touch with the shape of the monster and his features. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a man’s fleece neckwarmer

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

fleeceneckwarmerforguysWith all of the fabulous projects featuring ruffles and skirts and flower appliques, it seems that our guys are often left out of our sewing schedule.  Melissa from Mama Tortilla made a fleece neckwarmer for her husband, and shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a mini market tote

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

minimarkettoteJo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make these mini market totes.   This smallish tote packs a lot of punch, with an interlined body, twill tape handles, and a boxed bottom.  Did you see the little buttons at the points of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique scarf from old t-shirts

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

reverseappliquetshirtscarfJoy Beadworks shares a tutorial on their blog for making this reverse applique scarf out of old t-shirts.  I love the weathered look of the old knit paired with the handstitching!  Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Screenprint with contact paper to make custom fabric designs

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

contactpaperscreenprint Ashley from Lil Blue Boo  shows how you can make custom fabric designs with screenprinting.  Instead of using photoemulsion chemicals to make the screen, she uses a much simpler method with contact paper.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an soft fabric alphabet book

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

alphabetbookA soft fabric book makes an excellent toy for baby.  The soft pages and bright colors are entertaining and stimulating for baby’s developing mind.  Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one with an alphabet theme.  Her tutorial is… Read more ...

Lookie what she’s making: The Great Vintage Shirt Project

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

vintageshirtprojectSummerset Banks from Pins and Needles has just kicked off her Great Vintage Shirt Project, a year-long sewing project in which she’ll sew a new vintage shirt each month.  If you’re like me and find yourself drooling over the detailing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Extend the arms of a coat

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

extendcoatsleevesWhen our kids outgrow their clothes, it’s usually most evident in arms that are too short.  Jane from Maiden Jane  got another year out of her daughter’s coat by extending the arms.  And she did it by using a pair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flannel scarf with gathered panel

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

gatheredflannelscarfAshley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this elegant flannel scarf.  The simplicity of design and color makes the gathered panel really pop.  Go to the tutorial.  … Read more ...
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