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Swimwear sewing tips

July 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ready-to-wear swimwear is EXPENSIVE!! If you want to try to save money and make it yourself, check out these sewing tips offered by Su from Vively Online shares some tips for sewing swimwear. Link to swimwear sewing tips, part 1… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apron, chef hat, and oven mitt for a Barbie

July 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sharon from Adventures in the Sewing Studio shows how to make this matching chef hat, apron, and oven mitt for Barbie. Now Barbie can look fabulous in the kitchen! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Adventures in the Sewing … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tweed coat for your Dog friend

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lilly Shahravesh shares a tutorial on Craftzine shares make this gentleman’s tweed coat for your canine friend. It’s an excerptf rom her book, Canine Couture. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine] looking for more sewing patterns for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby bib from vintage pattern

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heleen from Et Laine shares a template and tutorial for making this wrap-around bib from a kitchen towel. The arm holes allow the bib to wrap around your child’s body, allowing for maximum coverage. The pattern is from a vintage… Read more ...

Free pattern: Humpty Dumpty softie with removable limbs

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver 7 Comments

LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern for this Humpty Dumpty

softie. He sports a bowtie around his neck and a bandaid on his head. All of his limbs button on and off, so he can always be put… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: When Pigs Fly

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Laura from We Wilsons is giving away downloads of her new When Pigs Fly softie pattern for a limited time. Isn’t he adorable?? The wings are attached with a button, which makes them easily removable. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood doll

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this sweet fabric version of Little Red Riding Hood. She’s easily made using fabrics from your scrap bin. Get the how-to. [photo from The Long Thread] Looking for more Softie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Duvet cover with piping detail

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making your own duvet cover with piping detail. They include yardage and cutting charts for twin, full, queen, and king sized duvet covers. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, duvet, cover,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered skirt with hidden elastic waist

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Beccy from wipster shows how she makes a gathered skirt so that the elastic waistband is covered with a pretty sash. This allows her to tuck in a shirt without the elastic waistband showing. Clever! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf from a dress

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pretty Ditty shows how you can make a scarf/shawl from the skirt of a dress. (You could also just use a skirt.) The ends of the scarf are embellished with little bobble clusters for added interest. I’m thinking of all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a leather clutch

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

EvaForeva shows how to make this stunning leather clutch. I love the clean lines!! She got the leather from her father’s torn jacket. Go to the tutorial. [photo from EvaForeva] [tags]sewing, tutorial, leather, purse, clutch, bag, refashion, recycle[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer handbag with wooden handles

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lorrie from Fabric, Paper, Thread shows how she made this summer handbag with wooden handles. The large size (9″x12″) allows you to carry everything you need for a summer day at the park or by the pool, and the side… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundresses

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

LiEr from ikat bag explains how to make killer summer dresses without using commercial patterns in her Summer Dresses post series. Up first is a simple shirred spaghetti strap dress, followed by a tutorial showing how to cut armholes down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soda can cozy

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer. You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs. Get the free pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your own ID bracelets

July 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make It and Love It shows how to make these ID bracelets so you can have your identifying information with you at all times, even when you’re not carrying a wallet. Get the how-to. [photo from Make It and … Read more ...