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Sewing Tutorial: Rounded bunting for a mantle or a wreath

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making this rounded bunting. It’s cute for any season and any holiday. (See her fall version and her Christmas version.) Make it to hang from your mantle,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pattern pocket organizer for your sewing tools

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how she created this set of pocket organizers for her sewing tools. The pockets are made, appropriately enough, from vintage pattern envelopes. Get the how-to. [photo from Just Something I Made… Read more ...

Tutorial: 60’s inspired jumper for girls

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog for this 60’s inspired jumper. I love this style of dress for growing girls! They layer well for the winter months, and look cute long or short which means… Read more ...

Free pattern: Quiet book templates

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade is a creative genius! She has created a series of Quiet Books that are sure to keep small hands busy and children entertained in any situation. Whether it’s in church, in the car, in a… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Turn and stitch a basic hem

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing beginning sewists how to turn and stitch a basic hem. Go to the video tutorial. [photo from Shiny Happy World]… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Big Tote

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Terri Stegmiller shares a free pattern at 3 Creative Studios for making her Big Tote. This roomy bag measures 21″ wide by 18″ tall. Make it from decor weight fabrics for extra sturdiness. Get the free pattern. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yoga mat bag

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Andie from Andie Johnson Sews shares a tutorial on her blog for making this bag to carry a yoga mat. The long skinny drawstring bag slings easily over your shoulder and makes it easy to transport your mat to and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruffled sunsuit for baby girl

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Little Betty shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for this sweet ruffled sunsuit for a baby girl. The ruffles across the back are sooo cute! The pattern is in a size 1, but could probably adjust it up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Silk color block throw pillow

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Good Fortune silk color block pillows. They’re beautiful from the silk, but they’d be pretty made out of other fabric types as well. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seam binding pom poms

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a tutorial showing how to turn seam binding into pretty pom poms. It’s part of her Shoe Sugar series, and she made hers as shoe clips. You could also use them to make some awesome… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet face knit hat

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A handful of buttons and couple of pom poms give a plain discount knit hat a sweet face. Find out how to do it at the M & J Trimming blog. [photo from M & J Trimming]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knotted duvet cover

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Gabe’s Gifts project at Today’s Top 20 with their tutorial for making this fabulous knotted duvet cover, inspired by a similar duvet from Anthropologie. Read more about this special project here. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Rounded bunting for a mantle or a wreath

Tutorial: Vintage pattern pocket organizer for your sewing tools

Tutorial: 60’s inspired jumper for girls

Free pattern: Quiet book templates

Video tutorial: Turn and stitch a basic hem

Free pattern: The Big Tote

Tutorial: Yoga mat bag

Free pattern: Ruffled sunsuit for baby girl

Tutorial: Silk color block throw pillow

Tutorial: Seam binding pom poms

Tutorial: Sweet face knit hat

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knotted duvet cover

Tutorial: Make a sheep softie from a car wash mitt, mittens, and gloves

Tutorial: Fabric rosette

Cool idea: Make a pair of stockings from too-short tights