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Tutorial: Turn vintage spools into fabulous buttons

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Look at this fabulous button! It’s actually the end of a vintage spool of thread that’s been cut and drilled to turn it into a button. Bettyjoy Tutorials shares a tute telling how to make one. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

From my studio last week: April 25, 2011

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Last week I showed you a slouchy knit shirt that I made myself, and promised photos of two more. Here’s the first, in a black and white and teal stripe:

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Free Sewing pattern: Marching Elephants applique template

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for her Marching Elephants applique. Look how cute they are with their blankets and their button embellishments! I love how she used different shades of brown and gray… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lisette Portfolio dress sew-along

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny and Chris from Pickup Some Creativity are teaming up to bring you a sew-along for the Lisette Portfolio dress. This is such a pretty dress! Get the details on the sew-along here and here. It… Read more ...

PatternFile giveaway winner!

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m a few days late posting the winner of the PatternFile giveaway. Easter weekend (and all the prep beforehand) will do that. I’m happy to announce now that the winner of the PatternFile software and license is none other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Market Tote with ruffled ribbon handles & ties

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Market Tote with ruffled ribbon on the handles and ties. The outside is made from a solid fabric paired with a fun cotton print. It’s lined on the inside, with a patch pocket to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Day-To-Night Reversible Scallop Skirt

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Megan Nielsen guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series by luvinthemommyhood (presented at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a day-to-night reversible skirt with scallops around the hem. Use a casual fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress-up wedding veils for little girls

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make an easy dress-up wedding veil for little girls out of a bit of tulle and a plastic headband. Dum-dum-dee-dum… So cute!! Get the tutorial. [photo from Make and Takes] Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beautiful scrappy fabric dress-up wings

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Eri from Llevo el Invierno guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make the most awesome pair of dress up wings. The wings tie around each arm individually for ease of movement, and are covered with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Asymmetrical off-the-shoulder spring tee

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make this spring tee with cinching at the shoulder and waist. The off-the-shoulder shirt gets cinched on one shoulder, and also on the opposite waist/hip. The asymmetry creates a cool look, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn vintage spools into fabulous buttons

From my studio last week: April 25, 2011

Free Sewing pattern: Marching Elephants applique template

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lisette Portfolio dress sew-along

PatternFile giveaway winner!

Tutorial: Market Tote with ruffled ribbon handles & ties

Tutorial: Day-To-Night Reversible Scallop Skirt

Tutorial: Dress-up wedding veils for little girls

Tutorial: Beautiful scrappy fabric dress-up wings

Tutorial: Asymmetrical off-the-shoulder spring tee

Tutorial: Make a bag from a baby shirt

Tutorial: 5-minute embellished headband

Tutorial: Cap sleeve top with shirring under the bust

Tutorial: Drawstring wristlet

Tutorial: Drawstring knitting bag