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Tutorial: Faux-layered t-shirt

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tara from EmBen Designs shows how she created a faux-layered t-shirt that looks just like it’s layered over a button-down dress shirt. Not only is it SO stinkin’ cute, but it also camouflages the fact that the shirt is too… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty patchwork-y bifold wallet

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial for making a patchwork-y bifold wallet. The cover is pretty with a strip of pieced fabric. Inside, there are tons of small pockets for credit cards & driver’s license (I think I… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Draft and sew an Anarkali Kameez

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Anarkali Kameez is a traditional Indian dress that has been around for centuries and continues to be popular even today. It features a fitted bodice that flares out into a full skirt, making it both stylish and comfortable to… Read more ...

Stay tuned: Giveaway for later this week

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I’m getting really excited about the giveaway coming later this week!! Want another clue? Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller. Clue #2: You’ll need an outlet to plug it in. Clue #3: It’s perfect for … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined patch pockets in custom shapes

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The pocket tutorials continue at ikat bag this time showing how to make a lined patch pocket. I love the idea of a contrast-y fabric on the inside of a pocket, but the real plus of a lined patch pocket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Military Jackey for toddlers

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulously itty bitty Military Jackey. Love it! Go to the tutorial. [photo retrieved from Honeybear Lane]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece stocking cap and no-sew scarf

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to make an easy fleece stocking cap and matching no-sew scarf. The fleece is a warm fabric for the cold weather, with the bonus of having edges that don’t fray. These would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew nautical tank refashion

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues shows how she refashioned a tank to give it a trendy nautical look. It’s easy to do with flat-backed gems and rope trim. And, there’s no sewing required! (She used hot glue, but you could also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summer Crawler’s Popover Top for baby girls

November 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for her Sumer Crawler’s Pop Oover Top. This is such a versatile pattern for baby girls! You can achieve many different looks just by changing out fabrics and adding appliques. Her pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched duvet cover

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lovely ruched duvet cover. It’s made from three flat sheets that she cut and gathered and sewed together. Get the how-to. [photo from Lex]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Small scissors pouch

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Always losing your small snippy scissors? Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make one. Make a pretty fabric pouch to store them in. You can even add Velcro to the back to keep it attached to your sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved patch pockets

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket making series on her blog, this time with a tutorial explaining how to make patch pockets with curved corners. The process for making a curved patch pocket is a bit different than a… Read more ...

Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway later this week

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stay tuned for an awesome giveaway later this week! I can’t tell you right now what it is, but I can give you a couple of clues each day. Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fabric napkins

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for holiday entertaining, Heather Bailey shows how to make a set of simple fabric napkins. 1 1/4 yards of fabric will make a set of 4 napkins. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Hello, My Name … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow. The little pocket on the front keeps the tooth safe and snug until the tooth fairy can make the exchange. It’s also a perfect place to showcase… Read more ...