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Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July flag t-shirts

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these 4th of July themed t-shirts. There is a ruffled version for the girls, and a plainer version for the boys. So cute! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: How to sew a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathie from Ramonster and Ramonsterwear shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reversible vinyl baby bib with pocket

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a reversible pocket bib out of a piece of vinyl. The pocket will catch bits of food as they tumble out of baby’s mouth and hands. And the vinyl… Read more ...

Tutorial series for beginning sewists

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity will soon be kicking off a new blog series aimed at beginning sewists. Named Sewing 101, this series will focus on basic skills. Look for guest posts from some of your favorite sewing bloggers! Read … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boardwalk T-Dress for little girls

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Growing Up With Charissa and Footprints shows how to refashion an adult tee into her little girl-sized Boardwalk Dress. This is a quick, easy dress with loads of personality. Go to the tutorial. (You’ll need to scroll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler handle for your purse

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It has a helpful project for all you mamas of toddlers. It’s a longish fabric strap with a handle at the end. The other end wraps around the strap of your purse, creating a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flippity flop flip-flop straps

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Flip-flops would be the perfect summertime shoe for kids if not for one thing – the lack of a back strap makes it easy fro them to slip off of little feet. Luckily, there’s a fairy easy solution. Jessica from… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Vintage polyester couch cover!

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks made! A champion of the much-maligned vintage polyester fabrics, she has covered her couch with them! Brilliant! Read more about her project at Wiener Dog Tricks. [photo from Wiener Dog Tricks]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a belt buckle purse strap

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Angela from Sew Loquacious shows how to make a purse strap with a belt buckle. In addition to looking cool, the buckle makes the length of the strap easily adjustable. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew Loquacious] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an anemone pom pom from jersey fabric

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fluffy anemone pom pom out of jersey fabric. The soft jersey fabric won’t fray; in fact, it rolls a bit at the ends for some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Children’s Play Tent

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make this awesome kid’s tent that hangs from the ceiling. Made up in pink (as shown in her example), it’s the perfect princess getaway. But made up in a camo print and… Read more ...

Giveaway: The Steamer Frock from Grosgrain

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from The Tumtum Tree and Grosgrain is giving away another fabulous frock! This time it’s The Steamer Frock. Look at all those fabulous layers and ruffles, all edged with ric rac trim! Get the details and enter the giveaway … Read more ...

Tutorial: Finding and working with repeats in a fabric design

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Donna Babylon, author of Decorating Sewlutions, shares some tips at Sew4Home for finding and working with repeats in the designs printed on fabrics. Go to the article. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, repeat, motif[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap Strip Fabric Bunting

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make a this pretty bunting out of scrap strips of fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Blue Cricket Design] [tags]sewing, tutorial, scrap, strip, fabric, bunting, garland[/tags]… Read more ...