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Tutorial: Simple flannel receiving blanket

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a simple flannel receiving blanket. They’re easy to make and are awesome baby gifts. They’re made from two layers of flannel, so they’re soft and snuggly on both sides. The rounded… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired LOVE pillow

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: All Bandaged Up! arm cast for an 18″ doll

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

My little girl has always been a nurturer. From the time she could walk and talk, she has found joy in taking care of others. When no one around her is sick or feeling under the weater, she takes care… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add quick and easy ruching to a tee

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to use a simple gathering stitch to add ruching to the sides of a t-shirt. It’s a quick and easy way to add extra detail to a plain tee or tank. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: A-line jeans skirt

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Pfarfigknittin shows how she made herself a new skirt out of an old pair of shorts and a bit of a favorite fabric left over from a previous project. The result is a cute A-line jeans skirt with… Read more ...

Cool idea: Make tags from sewing pattern tissue

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christy at From Glitter To Gumdrops shares a cool use for incomplete or damaged tissue sewing patterns. She uses it to make awesome vintage-inspired tags! You can use them as gift tags or as a fun way to package handmade… Read more ...

sewing Tutorial: Add belt loops to a shirt to help define your waist

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing to add belt loops to a shirt. They’re nearly invisible, but hold a simple belt or sash in place so you cinch in your shirt at your waist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy gathered t-shirt dress for little girls

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy gathered t-shirt dress for little girls. Elastic casings create the top and shoulder straps. The soft t-shirt knit makes a great playdress! And you can… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shabby Chic Frayed Edge Blanket

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a shabby chic patchwork blanket. The patchwork design allows you to make use of smaller cuts of fabric. The edges are all left raw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated drawstring lunchsack

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her insulated lunch sack. The drawstring lunch bag is an excerpt from her book 1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills With 33 Simple Sewing … Read more ...

From my studio last week: July 12, 2011

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So I skipped last week’s studio recap, didn’t I? Chalk it up to the 4th of July and my work/play schedule being out whack. Looking back on what I’ve been working on these last two weeks, it’s mostly all about… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tote bag with oversized grommets

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make her Read and Sew Totes. The large, sturdy tote bags easily hold a stack of good reading or a sewing project or two, but could also be used for… Read more ...

oyFree pattern: Short-sleeved shirt for 12-18 month toddler boys

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a short-sleeved shirt in toddler boy size 12-18 months. The classic lines of this shirt give you free rein with fabric choice. You can take it traditional, modern,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy bias binding

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she makes scrappy bias binding from bits of left over fabric. I love this idea!!! The pieced scraps make a fun, offbeat striped effect on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork reversible sewing machine cover

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a cover to keep the dust off of your sewing machine when it’s not in use. It’s reversible, too, with a patchwork design on each side. One side has a more traditional… Read more ...