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Tutorial: Spring Ruffle Handtowel

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from Yellow Plum Blossoms joins the All Ruffled Up fun at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Spring Ruffle Handtowel. The embellished towel is an easy to way spruce up your kitchen for spring. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Ruffle Dress

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing shows how to use ruffle fabric to create this beautiful dress for girls. It would make a lovely Easter dress, and the pre-ruffled fabric makes it easier… Read more ...

Tutorial: Purse tissue holder with curved openings

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Retro Mama continues her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this tissue holder to carry with you in your purse. The overlapping curved openings look so cool – and they’re a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired tote bag

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tasha from Creation Corner guest blogs in the Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make this Pottery Barn-inspired tote bag. It’s roomy on the inside and has loads of pockets. … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a placemat

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pane, Amore e Creativita shares a tutorial for making your own placemats. Making them yourself means you can have table linens in whatever color or print suits your mood and decor. The straight seams make this a fairly simple project. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Saddle Bag purse

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pat Bravo shares a downloadable PDF tutorial showing how to make her Saddle Bag. With a long strap, it’s easily carried cross body. Get the tutorial. [photo from Pat Bravo.com]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron tee applique

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs in luvinthemommyhood’s Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series (showcased at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how she made this chevron tee. The chevron stripes are stitched only… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging organizer bags

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sol Da Eira shows how to make these simple yet infinitely handy hanging organizer bags. She shows them in a nursery, but I can see these being helpful in the bathroom for toiletries or child’s room to organize hair accessories. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler backpack with happy face applique

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this toddler-sized backpack with a happy face applique. The appliqued face is super cute, but it’s easy enough to change out to suit your child’s personality. This… Read more ...