More Sewing Patterns – Page 1396

Vintage Patterns

May 14, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I adore sewing from Vintage Patterns. The gorgeous lines of a 1940’s dress or the wacky mod picture adorning a pattern package from the 60’s. Mom’s Patterns is a great online store for vintage patterns. They stock detectable pieces from… Read more ...

The Fashionable Pup

May 3, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

As a sewing instructor, one of the requests I get most often from my students is to learn to make dog clothes! And as someone who is an obsessed puppy mom (to the dreamy Carlotta, my Maltese) pet clothing is… Read more ...

Obsessed with Plush

May 1, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

It seems like every time I turn around, someone I know is pregnant and having a baby shower. While my standard kiddie present used to be a baby tee with a gun screen-printed on it (as part of my ode… Read more ...

Recycled Clothing – Books

April 29, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

There are a whole slew of books available now on how to transform your wardrobe using the clothing you already own. But, how to discern the good from the ones that arenâ€™t that good? Here are a few of my… Read more ...

Sewing for Earth Day

April 22, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

In honor of Earth Day, I have scoured the internet in search of the best Grocery / Tote bags you can make yourself. Not only will you be helping to save the Planet by bringing your own bags to the… Read more ...

Pretty Floral Pincushions

April 15, 2008 by candi canncel 3 Comments

Okay, I admit it, I adore pincushions. Iâ€™ve been known to make these for gifts and have even demonstrated how to make them on TV. I have 5 or 6 gracing my sewing table at any given time (I know… Read more ...

A few of my favorite (sewing) things

April 12, 2008 by candi canncel 3 Comments

I am so excited to be Craft Gossipâ€™s new Sewing Editor! Iâ€™ve been sewing for over 20 years and am just ecstatic over the resurgence of this fabulous craft. As a Sewing Instructor and avid sewer, I am always on… Read more ...

Recycled Leftovers Part 2

September 15, 2007 by suzi hollihan Leave a Comment

Recycled Leftovers Part 2 Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets. Sweaters Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shrunken woolâ€”Hereâ€™s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That expensive… Read more ...

Recycling Leftovers from your Closet

September 13, 2007 by suzi hollihan Leave a Comment

Recycled Leftovers Part 1 Even if you donâ€™t have extensive sewing experience, you can turn some of those buried relics in the back of your closet into treasures in the front. When I finally purged the bowels of the storage… Read more ...

Yoga Mat Bag Pattern

September 9, 2007 by Shellie Wilson 4 Comments

If you belong to one of those gyms that make you take your own yoga mat, or if you take your own yoga mat to the gym to avoid laying face down in someone else’s sweat then this is the… Read more ...

Hop To It & Make A Bunny

September 8, 2007 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

How adorable are these bunny’s? They are actually Signature bunny’s that have been dressed up into cute little outfits. You can get the free pattern from Craftbits.com You will need: Stuffing for filling
Calico
Large 2 inch pom pom
Embroidery… Read more ...

Those “Beautiful” Bridesmaid Dresses

August 16, 2007 by suzi hollihan Leave a Comment

June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps… Read more ...

Insulated Totes for Drink Bottles

August 9, 2007 by suzi hollihan Leave a Comment

These can be made for any size bottle you may have, just adjust the cutting size. Â Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles
Debbie Colgrove
7/7/04 Bring your own beverage to parades and community events and keep them cold.… Read more ...

Sew a Drawstring Bag

August 7, 2007 by suzi hollihan Leave a Comment

Childâ€™s Drawstring Backpack This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack… Read more ...

Sewing Room Stash Organizing

August 2, 2007 by suzi hollihan 1 Comment

Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and… Read more ...