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Vote for your favorite Retro Pillow

October 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Rikka from Ricochet and Away and Keren from Sew La Vie! are hosting a Retro Pillow Challenge. Though the entry period has passed, the month of October is the time to vote for your favorite retro-themed pillow. Go to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase style dress for a baby girl from an adult-sized thrifted top

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pillowcase dresses don’t have to be made from actual pillowcases. You can make the same style of dress from yardage, or do like Stellar Mother did and make one from a thrifted halter top (adult-size). She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bag from a baby’s outgrown dress

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how she turned her baby daughter’s outgrown dress into a new bag for herself. This is such a great idea! The shape of the dress created a gathered bag body without having to actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spiral crazy patchwork throw pillow

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katrin from Katrinshine shares a tutorial over at the Russian Team on Etsy blog showing how to make a spiral patchwork throw pillow. The crazy patchwork is made from irregularly shaped bits of fabric – perfect for using up the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monster tissue pouches

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lainie from Maker*Land shows how to make tissue pouches that are as cute as they are practical. She says they’re for the kiddoes, but seriously – I’d carry one around in my purse. And probably sneeze a whole lot just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Envelope style leather sunglasses pouch

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Design Sponge to find out how to make this envelope style sunglasses pouch. Theirs is made from leather, but you could also make it from vinyl. Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Changing serger thread the easy way

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Does the idea of changing the thread on your serger bring about fits of anxiety? Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a video tutorial showing the easy way to do it. Rather than breaking out the threading diagram and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bows to decorate recipe mix jars

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jars filled with handmade recipe mixes make great Christmas presents for the neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and friends on your gift giving list. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yoda costume for a baby

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a yoda costume for a baby. May the force be with your cute little… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Fisherboy gathered shorts with cuffs

October 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make her Fisherboy Shorts – long shorts that are gathered on to cuffs at the hem. Her tutorial shows how to alter a basic shorts pattern, and then how to sew it… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make and insert piping

October 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Contrasting piping is a good way to add a pop of color to a sewing project, though the selection of prepackaged piping at the fabric store tends to be less than inspiring. Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is… Read more ...

Tutorial: She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan

October 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Tater Tots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan. She started with a plain cardigan and added a bouquet of colorful dimensional fabric flowers. … Read more ...

Vote for your favorite Retro Pillow

Tutorial: Pillowcase style dress for a baby girl from an adult-sized thrifted top

Tutorial: Make a bag from a baby’s outgrown dress

Tutorial: Spiral crazy patchwork throw pillow

Tutorial: Monster tissue pouches

Tutorial: Envelope style leather sunglasses pouch

Video tutorial: Changing serger thread the easy way

Tutorial: Fabric bows to decorate recipe mix jars

Tutorial: Yoda costume for a baby

Sewing Pattern: Fisherboy gathered shorts with cuffs

Tutorial: How to make and insert piping

Tutorial: She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan

Tutorial: Simple rosette embellished tee

Tutorial: Woven ribbon throw pillow cover

Tutorial: Little boy’s football tee with mock shoulder pads