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Read all about it: Tips for buying a sewing machine & tools for a beginning sewer

December 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Buying a sewing machine is a difficult enough decision when you’re an experience sewer and know what you’re looking for. But buying a machine for someone who wants to sew, and maybe not being a sewer yourself, can be daunting. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sturdy, Stylin’ Firewood Carrier

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Study, Stylin’ Firewood Carrier. Make it to give away as a Christmas gift, or keep it for yourself to carry in the logs for your cozy Christmas fire. Get the how-to. DIY … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cowl scarf from an old sweater

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Crafty Lady Lindsay and Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how she created this cute cowl scarf for her daughter. She started with an old sweater that was headed to the Goodwill. This is a great project for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to a plain sweater

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Creative Mind shows how she gave a plain sweater some pizazz with the addition of a lace overlay. She added the lace to the bottom of the sweater and the arms to create a unique look. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas stocking flatware pouch

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a small Christmas stocking to hold your flatware. This would be such a fun way to dress up a holiday tablesetting! Go to the tutorial. Looking for more sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux Chenille Scarf

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a snuggly warm scarf with faux chenille. If you’ve wanted to try your hand at making faux chenille, but have been intimidated by the thought of making enough for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Silkscreened fabric labels

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog for making your own silkscreened fabric labels. She shows the whole process, from making the screen itself to putting the design on it and then using it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed satin ornaments

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Atelier Caroline shows how to use satin to make lovely Christmas ornaments. She shares a template to make a heart, star, and two Christmas tree shapes. They’re pretty enough as plain stuffed shapes, but if you want to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished petal tee using die-cut flower shapes

December 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tie Dye Diva shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pretty embellished petal tee. Instead of handcutting all of those little flower shapes, she uses her Sizzix die cut machine. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making inset pockets

December 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr fromikat bag continues the pocket tutorials on her blog. The most recent additions to her series are for inset pockets. First she gives an intro to making inset pockets, then has tutorials for inset pockets that don’t … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled ribbon Christmas tree

December 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maria from Agape Love Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled ribbon Christmas tree. Don’t let all the ruffles fool you – this is actually a really easy project that even a beginner or… Read more ...

Limited Time Only: Three Little Bibs pattern for free

December 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

From now until December 9, 2010 at noon, Leigh Ann Tennant from Spincushion is offering her Three Little Bibs pattern for FREE. That’s right, folks. FREE. It’s her way of paying the universe back for a kindness that was shown… Read more ...

Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired embellished balllet flats

December 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kimberlee from Magpie Shinies fell in love with a pair of embellished ballet flats from J. Crew. Instead of plunking down the considerable chunk of change it would take to own that pair of shoes, she recreated the look using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flamenco dress-up skirt for little girls

December 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Busy Lizzy’s created this fabulous flamenco dress-up skirt for little girls and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The rows of ruffles hiked up over one knee are just the right amount of sassy! These will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a Peter Pan collar

December 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Citra from Innocentia shows how to draft your own pattern for a Peter Pan collar. This classic collar adds a sweet look to dresses, shirts, and sweaters. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Innocentia]… Read more ...