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Tutorial: Button-top hanging dishtowels

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Krystal from Sassy Sanctuary shares a tutorial for making this hanging dishtowel. It buttons around the handle of your stove so little hands can’t pull the towel off and take it places unknown. Get the how-to. [photo from Sassy … Read more ...

Tutorial: Diamond wale corduroy throw pillow

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to use the stripes (wales) of a piece of corduroy as a design element by setting them at angles. The result is a luxurious textural diamond pattern on the front of your pillow. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bag from an old t-shirt

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from //Between the Lines// shows how to make this reusable produce bag from an old t-shirt. It’s covered with little slits to mimic mesh and make the bag stretchy. T-shirt knit is not only soft but it also doesn’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushions from plastic bottle and jar lids

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a pincushion ring out of a plastic bottlecap. Brilliant!

She also shows how to make a slightly larger pincushion from a plastic jar lid that will velcro to the front of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold-up playmat with zippered toy pocket

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

A Little Great shows how to make a fabric playmat for toy dinosaurs, action figures, or any other small toys that seem to multiply around the house. When you’re done playing, just put the little toys into the zippered pocket… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to create a ruffle

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 video tutorial series with a video showing how to make a basic ruffle. If you’ve never made a ruffle before, you’ll be happy to know that this is actually a fairly easy technique. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Washable stand-up fabric storage baskets

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jesse from Jezze and Jezzeprints shares a tutorial for making these fabric storage baskets. Cardboard inserts help the sides hold their shape, but can be removed for washing. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Jezze] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an iron cozy to transport a warm iron

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

How many times has it happened that you’ve taken your sewing machine and iron out for a little sewing get-together, only to realize that it’s time to go and your iron is still hot? LuAnn from May Your Bobbin Always … Read more ...

Tutorial: One new appliqued t-shirt from two old tees

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Naomi from Omi Creates tells how to make a new shirt out of two old tees. If you’re careful with the placement of your pattern pieces, you won’t have to hem the bottom of the shirt or the sleeves. YAY! … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a soft playmat for baby

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a soft playmat for baby. Lay it on the floor for a soft place for baby to play. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Walter + Veronica share a tutorial on for making an oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system. Zippers on each pocket keep the cash where it needs to be. Go to the tutorial. Editor’s Note: This blog is no longer … Read more ...

Tutorial: “Messy ribbon” reverse applique

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to achieve a “messy ribbon” reverse applique. She uses it to make framed St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decor for her house. This technique will work with any large image with simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork fabric file folder

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Terrie Sandelin, author of Miniatures in Minutes, shares a tutorial on her blog Bits and Pieces for making a fabric file folder. Use patchwork or cut from one piece of fabric you love. Either way, it’ll be the most fabulous… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding bias binding without skipped spots on the back

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to add binding to the edge of a garment. Rather than starting from the front, she starts at the back. Her method ensures that you don’t have places where the stitching doesn’t catch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reversible wrap skirt

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to make a reversible wrap skirt that she calls The Domesticated Skirt. The design is genius!! I’m adding this to my spring must-sew list. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew … Read more ...