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Tutorial: Fairy princess wand with streamers

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial for making a fairy princess wand. The glittery fabric star and colorful streamers are sure to grant many wishes! Get the how-to. [photo from Pickup Some Creativity]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Splish Splash summertime tote

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachel Meashem-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial at QFD Creative for making her Splish Splash summertime tote. The fishy appliques are so cute! Get the tutorial. [photo from QFD Creative]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered cardigan refashion

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a plain Grandpa cardigan into this pretty gathered cardigan. The secret? Elastic thread. Get the tutorial. [photo from Two Butterflies]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft and sew a saree blouse

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a two part tutorial showing how to create a beautiful saree blouse from scratch. Part 1 shows her pattern draft and how she arrived at her measurements. Part 2 shows how to sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Painting on fabric

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to paint on fabric with Setacolor fabric paints

. I am SO going to have to get some of these! You can use this painting technique on a small scale to create custom… Read more ...

Check it out: Sewcial online community for sewing enthusiasts

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Do people’s eyes glaze over when start talking to them about sewing? If so, then check out The Sewcial, a new online gathering spot just for sewing enthusiasts. Photo albums give you a spot to share your latest sewing… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Knot smocking

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a tutorial showing how to create texture on a piece of fabric using knot smocking. She used this technique to create the fabulous skirt on her daughter’s witch costume. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s cardigan from an adult t-shirt

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to turn a long-sleeved adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized cardigan. Love that pleated neckline! Get the tute… Read more ...

Template and tutorial: Leather bow embellishment

November 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Shopshares a template and tutorial for making little leather bows. You can use them to embellish a headband or belt, or anything else that needs a snappy little bow. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt princess crown

November 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional and Bits for Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet princess crown from felt. It’s part of Far, Far Away week at Punkin Patterns. Get the how-to. [photo from Craftiness… Read more ...