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Tutorial: Infinity scarf from an old t-shirt or sweater

September 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to create an infinity scarf from an old t-shirt (or sweater, for a warmer scarf). The old knit fabric will be so soft draped around your neck! The raw edges and… Read more ...

Read all about it: Sewing on rayon

September 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a post all about sewing on rayon. The drape of this fabric makes it a great choice for garments, but there are some tricks to get a pleasing result. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique on a refashioned tee

September 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created the reverse applique logo on the Coco-cola refashioned t-shirt dress that she made. The dress was her entry into the Sienna Dress Pattern Remix challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Enlarge a sewing pattern without using a photocopier

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

When I think about enlarging a pattern, my first thought it to run down to the copy shop. But what happens if the copy shop is closed? CraftStylish shares a downloadable project sheet showing how to enlarge a pattern without… Read more ...

Tutorial: A Little Fawn Tunic with hand-drawn illlustration

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Little Fawn Tunic for little girls. The sweet little deer illustration is hand-drawn with fabric markers. LOVE! Get the tutorial. [photo from Shwin & Shwin]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon and elastic bookmarks and journal wraps

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Craft Snob shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make stretchy bookmarks and journal wraps. Her tutorial shows a pleated ribbon version, as well as one made from bias tape. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a simple tuck to shorten straps

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a simple tuck to shorten shoulder straps on a shirt or dress. It’s a quick and easy fix for straps that are too long. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a new cover for removable stroller canopy

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dina from Honey & Fitz shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a new cover for a removable stroller canopy. I’m loving the snappy chevron fabric she used on her example! Her tutorial shows how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knee socks to leg warmers

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from The Lovely Poppy guest blogs at Pink Lemonade with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of knee socks into fun leg warmers. It takes just a couple of seams, so they’re quick and easy. And with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired knotted fabric headband

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial showing how to make a knotted fabric headband. She was inspired to make this project by a similar headband at Anthropologie. This is so pretty!! It’s a riff on the basic fabric headband,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked hooded tunic from repurposed t-shirts

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Blum from One Golden Apple and Improv Diary shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this color blocked hooded tunic. She got the knit to make it from four different t-shirts. Because you’re only using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring Santa gift sack

September 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a drawstring Christmas gift bag. This would be a perfect way to wrap up a gift from Santa, as it’s made to look just like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Carry-All Tote from ruffle fabric

September 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her ruffle-covered Carry-All Tote. What a cute bag! She makes it from ruffle fabric, so those rows and rows of ruffles on the outside of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired fabric wreath

September 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made this vintage-inspired fabric wreath. The wreath base is actually an inexpensive grapevine wreath that she covered with strips of vintage sheets. The lace overlay and the fabric rosettes are so … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging iPad holder for the car

September 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Teresa from My Patchwork shares a tutorial showing how to make an iPad holder for your car. It hangs from the headrest of the front seat, creating a small movie screen for a backseat passenger. Brilliant!! This would be so… Read more ...