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Tutorial: Straight skirt to A-line skirt pattern alteration

October 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gertie’s New Blog For Better Sewing shows how to alter a pattern for a basic straight skirt to turn it into an A-line skirt. One slash and pivot removes the darts at the waist of the straight skirt and adds… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired pillowcase trick or treat candy sack

October 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at Simple Simon & Co. . with a tutorial showing how she made this vintage-inspired candy sack for Halloween trick or treating. It’s made from a pillowcase with an inket printed image transfer. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Round n Round pieced throw pillow

October 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Round n’ Round pieced throw pillow. The patchwork pillow is finished off with piping all around. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flower pincushion bouquet

October 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a fabric flower pincushion. They’re made on a silk flower stem so you can put them in a vase just like real (or silk) flowers. They’re pretty individually or grouped together… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clever fix for a saggy baggy blouse

October 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking and Creative Dressmaking shows how she adjusted the fit of a silk blouse to remove the saggy-bagginess. Her armhole adjustment is a clever fix. Get the tutorial to see how she did it. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Framed spool holder from inexpensive materials

October 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from SewKnits shows how to make a framed spool holder out of inexpensive materials. It’s made from a picture frame, so it hangs easily on your wall. A bit of paint and some decorative paper make it pretty. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add layered long sleeves to a short-sleeved tee

October 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from My Own Road shows how to make a long-sleeved layered tee for winter out of summer’s short-sleeved shirts. Great idea!! This easy addition extends the life of a child’s favorite shirt for another season. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candle Holder Pincushion

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a pretty little pincushion using a tealight candle holder as a base. The clear glass base holds a bright ball of fabric, like a scoop of yummy ice cream in a glass… Read more ...

Free pattern: Circles from 1″ to 58″ diameter

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

When a sewing project calls for cutting a perfect circle, do you find yourself raiding your kitchen cabinets looking for a glass or a plate or ANY round item to trace around? And do you find yourself cursing the diameter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy bow headband

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kitty from A Law Student’s Journey blogs at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners with a tutorial showing how to make her easy Bow Headband. A plastic headband is wrapped with fabric and embellished with a large fabric bow. Cute! Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Boy Button Up Shirt

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Baby Boy Button Up. The itty-bitty button up shirt was part of entry in the Boys! challenge (Week 3) in Project Run & Play. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod glittery peacock tee

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar blogs at iLoveToCreate, showing how she made this glitter-awesome peacock t-shirt for her niece. I love the mod shape of the peacock feathers! The teardrop shapes are cut from glittered heat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Trick or Treat bag

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Julie from Boulder Moms Connect shows how to make a simple Trick or Treat bag. A bit of stenciling personalizes the bag. The fabric bag can be used year after year and is a great alternative to the cheap-o plastic… Read more ...

Tutorial: I Love You Mostest pocket pillow

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her I Love You Mostest pillow. She made this pillow for her baby girl, and it has a pair of pockets on the front to hold a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mario and Luigi costumes

October 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made Mario and Luigi costumes for her kids’ Halloween costumes. They turned out so cute, and I love that they go together!! Get the tutorial… Read more ...