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Tutorial: Easy fabric-covered bead necklace

June 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The next time you’re feeling the need for some new jewelry, how about giving your fabric stash a visit? You can make this knotted fabric and bead necklace easily from beads, fabric, and grosgrain ribbon. Jennifer from My Life a … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add ribbon ruffles to plain ankle socks

June 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathryn from I Can Find the Time shares a tutorial for a sock embellishment that blows my mind in both it’s simplicity and it’s cuteness. She adds ribbon ruffles to the ribbed cuffs of plain ankle socks. Genius!! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Long-stemmed fabric flowers

June 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anj from Multi-Purpose Wings shares a tutorial for making these long-stemmed fabric flowers. I love the look of a bunch of them all in a vase together!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Multi-Purpose Wings] [via The Creative … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing pattern organization for small spaces and easy access

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this article is no longer available, so all of the links below are broken. Amy from The Fabric Bar posts on her blog about the organization system she developed for her sewing patterns. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a super cute tote bag from a pair of placemats

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jackie from Blessings Overflowing shows how to make this super cute tote bag out of a pair of placemats. This is a quick, inexpensive sewing project. I love the texture and the bright green of the placemats she used in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waterproof Park Blanket

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this waterproof park or picnic blanket. No more wet spots on the bottom of your shorts from damp grass! She includes a loop to hold your keys so they won’t get… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon Mermaid Doll with a swishy fishy fin

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cathie Filian shows how to make this sweet little Ribbon Mermaid Doll. Her body is made from fabric, but her swishy, fishy fin is made from strips of ribbon. Look at her seashell bikini top! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging door organizer for kids’ toys

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachael Merrick shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative for making this hanging door organizer. The set of hanging pockets can be used to hold books, crayons, and other small quiet time toys for kids. Don’t have kids (and their … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Two-Faced Bloomers for toddler girls

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Being two-faced is generally NOT considered a good thing – unless you’re talking about a pair of bloomers for a little girl. The front is made from one fabric print, and the back from another. In this case, two-faced is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Father’s Day keychain from an old tie

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Misty from Creative Itch shares a link for a quick, easy Father’s Day gift. It uses an old tie to create a mini-tie keychain. How cute!! Read about it and get the link. [photo from Creative Itch] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks. Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns. [photo from Keyka Lou Patterns]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Get cool striped effects when dying fabrics

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics. The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue. Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes. There are tons… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make baby carrier strap covers to catch the drool

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Little babies will put just about anything into their mouths, which means that anything that is around baby for any length of time stands a good chance of getting slobbered. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby created these strap covers to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reusable market bag

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this reusable market bag. The finishing on this bag looks professional, with edge stitching and crisp side seams. A fabric-covered piece of cardboard provides support for the bottom. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruffled halter dress for little girls

June 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole at Create and Delegate shares a tutorial for her Playground Dress for little girls. This ruffled halter dress can be made from two adult t-shirts. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Create and Delegate] [via Creative Itch… Read more ...