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Sewing pattern Tutorial: Add a vintage hankie collar to a plain tank

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add a Peter Pan collar to a plain tank. She made hers from a vintage handkerchief. What a fun way to use the pretty prints of an old hankie! This would be… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Refashion a tee with Anthro-inspired vintage lace applique

May 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add an Anthroplogie-style lace applique to a t-shirt. If you have some old doilies or lace hoarded in your stash just waiting for the perfect project, dig them out and turn them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy applique with fusible webbing

May 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Beth from Project: Project guest blogs over Come and See the Seitz with a tutorial showing how to use fusible webbing to make cute appliques for your sewing project. Get the how-to. [photo from Come and See… Read more ...

Cool idea & free printable: Covered button bookmarks for last-minute gifts

May 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

With the advent of summer, many of us are scrambling for last-minute teacher appreciation gifts. Anna from Noodlehead shares an idea for an easy (and inexpensive) teacher gift – covered button bookmarks! To make this an even faster, easier gift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a wrist rest for your keyboard

May 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Adventures in AZ shows how to make a wrist rest for your keyboard. This little pillow will support your wrists so your hands won’t get as tired while you cruise the sewing blogs. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a hem facing

April 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a hemfacing. This is one of my favorite ways to finish off the bottom of a dress or a skirt, particularly when it’s an A-line garment. When you fold under the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt

April 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she transformed a man’s dress shirt into a pencil skirt. I love that the stripes on the shirt work so well on the skirt! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Adventures in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ sundress with ribbon straps

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making this sundress for little girls. The straps are made from ribbon, which has a double bonus of being easy AND cute! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Free pattern: Funny Bunny softie

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Funny Bunny softie. Their combination of chenille and quilting cotton is perfection! Get the free pattern. [photo from Sew4Home] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tank top with braided straps

April 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make this tank top with braided straps. She made it from a long-sleeved tee, which are widely available on the clearance racks as the weather warms. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Free pattern: Recycled Mooshy Belly Bunny

April 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a free pattern on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled knit fabric. The soft knit is a perfect pairing for this sweet little softie! Go to the free … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower bouquet that you can wear

April 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lollychops shows how to make a felt flower bouquet that you can . She made one for her mother for Easter, but you could also make one to honor your mother on Mother’s Day. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew up a pretty mousepad for your computer

April 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Miss Adventures’ Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog, More Misadventures, for making this mouse pad. The bright colors and fun prints on her patchworked mouse pad are a welcome deviation from typical boring computer accessories. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a spring dress for little girls

April 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alida from I Make Stuff shares a tutorial for making this little girls’ spring dress. The straps tie at the shoulders for an easy fit. I love the contrast panel on the skirt and the pocket tops! Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter egg crayon holder

April 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Skip to My Lou shares a tutorial for making these Easter egg crayon holders. Felt makes this a fast little project. Pair them with some coloring sheets, like she’s planning to do, and you’ve got a fun Easter activity to… Read more ...