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Tutorial: Red Hot Momma Valentine’s Day appliqued shirt

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from I didn’t sign up for this and Vintage Girl shows how to make this Red Hot Momma shirt for Valentine’s Day. This simple little applique project is soooo cute! Go to the tutorial. [photo from I didn’t… Read more ...

Simplicity’s Project Runway pattern design contest

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Simplicity’s Inspired by Project Runway Pattern Design Contest is a chance for you to get one of your pattern designs produced and distributed on a large scale. The challenge for the contest is to create on original core design for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a guitar strap or belt cover

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a cover for a guitar strap or belt. Pick a fun print for a unique look. I especially like the idea of covering a belt – you can make the same belt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recover nursery rocker cushions

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo gives a nursery rocker

a style update by recovering the cushions. Lovin’ the new zebra print! Get the how-to. [photo from Lil Blue Boo] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a potholder from a pair of vintage napkins

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pip from Meet Me At Mikes guest blogs over at A Little Bird Told Me… with a tutorial showing how to make a potholder from a pair of vintage napkins. I see vintage napkins all the time at estate sales,… Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Plaid and lace schoolgirl skirt for toddler girls

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

A simple drawstring skirt gets taken to school when it’s made from a wool plaid and cinched with a strip of lace. Make one for your toddler girl with this tutorial by Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns. Go to … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Rolled fabric flowers

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rhonna Farrer shares a video tutorial at House of 3 that shows how to make these vintage-inspired rolled fabric flowers. The pearls make them look like little birds’ nests! She shows it with strips of ink-jet printed silks, but I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend the worn spots on your jeans like the pros

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Distressed jeans are a hot look. But falling apart jeans are NOT. Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares her “cat and mouse” technique for patching a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sleeping bag for your Webkinz

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Monique from inside number twenty shares a tutorial for making a sleeping back for your Webkinz pets. This would make a fun gift for any kid who loves to collect Webkinz. Go to the tutorial. [photo from inside number … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt skirt for toddlers

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew Much Ado offers a tutorial for making this adorable little ruffle skirt for your toddler girl out of an adult-sized t-shirt. It’s good for running and playing, but the ruffles are oh, so girly! Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric scarf

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jo Jo & Sew made this gorgeous scarf out of scrap fabrics. The layers of delicate fabrics are both sophisticated and romantic. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Jo Jo & … Read more ...

Review and giveaway: Sew Liberated

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If the word “applique” conjures up images of Sunbonnet Sue and gingham-checked Scottie dogs, then you haven’t seen the new twist on applique by modern sewists. In Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist

, Meg McElwee captures… Read more ...

Tutorial: Red Hot Momma Valentine’s Day appliqued shirt

Simplicity’s Project Runway pattern design contest

Tutorial: Sew a guitar strap or belt cover

Tutorial: Recover nursery rocker cushions

Tutorial: Make a potholder from a pair of vintage napkins

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Plaid and lace schoolgirl skirt for toddler girls

Video tutorial: Rolled fabric flowers

Tutorial: Mend the worn spots on your jeans like the pros

Tutorial: Sew a sleeping bag for your Webkinz

Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt skirt for toddlers

Tutorial: Scrap fabric scarf

Review and giveaway: Sew Liberated

Tutorial: Insulated shopping tote

Tutorial: I-Spy Storytelling soft fabric blocks

Tutorial: Plush flowers in pots