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Tutorial: Make a team spirit outfit

August 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs put together this outfit for her daughter to wear to a Reds game. She made everything, from the stenciled shirt to the tutu skirt to the lettuce edge socks. She shares links to all of… Read more ...

In my humble opinion: Is it really recycling?

August 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So here’s a question that’s been nagging at the back of my brain every time I dig through my “donate” pile and pull out a garment to repurpose into something else: Can we really call that recycling? Don’t get me… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby animal hats

August 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them. She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox. These are SOOOO cute!!! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated tunic top

August 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in The Pleat Weeks at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how she made a pleated tunic top for her young daughter. This little top is so sweet!! The simple lines… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered fringed fabric flower with button center

August 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Skip To My Lou to find out how to make this cute layered and fringed fabric flower with a covered button for a center. She shows all of the layers and the covered button made out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy garbage bag for your car

August 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a garbage bag for your car. A single strap allows it to hang from the back of the front seat. The wipe-clean fabric (repurposed from a reusable shopping bag) is a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded laptop tote

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a bag to carry your laptop. The large bag is styled like a tote, but is interlined with foam to protect your laptop. Padded straps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a crew neck into a boat neck

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how easy it is to turn a cew neck shirt into a boat neck. The simple change gives the ho-hum shirt a smarter look. Get the how-to. [photo from Cotton & Curls]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add personality to cloth napkins with applique

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial over at Lark Crafts showing a quick way to personalize a set of plain cloth napkins. You can add a simple appliqued design to a set of napkins you’ve made, you purchased new from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a leather belt into a shoulder strap

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zakka Life shows how to turn a leather belt into a shoulder strap for a handmade bag. It takes just a couple of rivets and some D-rings. Brilliant! Get the tutorial. [photo from Zakka Life]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage-inspired birdcage veil

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made the gorgeous vintage-inspired birdcage veil that she wore in her wedding. LOVE!! Get the tutorial. [photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew superhero cape

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how you can make a superhero cape for your little girl or guy, no sewing required! This would be a quick, easy project to add some excitement to a rainy day. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Read all about it: Use up those scrap t-shirt sleeves!

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever noticed how often a t-shirt refashion ends up with a pair of left over sleeves? They’re perfectly good knit fabric, but they’re small. What to do with them? Crafting a Green World has some ideas for using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold-over placket to shape a straight sleeve

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shows how to add a shaping to a straight sleeve with a simple fold-over placket. Edgestitching and a button accent make the tucked fabric a design feature rather than an afterthought. Get the tute. [photo from Threads … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy asymmetrical maxi dress

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

SewPetiteGal shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an asymmetrical maxi dress. It takes just a few clever seams, and the look is so sophisticated. Get the tutorial. [photo from SewPetiteGal] Looking for more maxi… Read more ...