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Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bag

December 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katie shares a tutorial on her blog, Notes from a Very Red Kitchen, for making a reusable snack bag from oilcloth. Oilcloth is a perfect fabric choice for this project and it’s available in so many pretty prints these days. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler dress from a pair of capris

December 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

The Fabric Floozie made this dress for her toddler daughter out of a pair of rather unremarkable capri pants she found at a garage sale. The border print on the legs became the bottom of the skirt, and the waistband… Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy girl face pillow

December 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this super cute pillow in the shape of a big happy girl face. This is so stinkin’ cute!! And how cool would it be to change up the hair and skin to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea towels with Christmas tree appliques

December 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Little Birdie Secrets shows how to dress up plain tea towels with Christmas tree appliques. This is a quick project; there’s still time to make it before Christmas! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Little Birdie Secrets]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed Christmas tree

December 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Devona from Clever Nesting shows how to make a stuffed fabric Christmas tree with buttons for ornaments. Make a trio in different sizes and you’ve got a cute little forest of Christmas trees for your mantle or side table. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Flex frame pouch

December 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Grace & Fel from Whimsy Loft share a tutorial on their blog for making a simple flex frame pouch. The easy open, easy close of a flex frame makes it a good choice for coin purses or eyeglass cases. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Taggie monster softie

December 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Do you have a little one on your Christmas list who needs a last minute gift? Click over to Wendelonia to find out how to make this taggie monster softie. Sooo cute, and sooo soft! Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wrapped removable pouch handles

December 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mairuru from Siesta shows how to make these fabric-wrapped pouch handles. The loops at the ends function as buttonholes, so you can easily remove the handle from the pouch. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Zakka inspired zippered pencil pouch

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial for making this zakka-inspired zippered pencil pouch. The simple piecing and car applique are so delicoius! I could seriously eat up those little button wheels!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Noodlehead]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Winter Wonderland t-shirt dress for little girls

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for making this Winter Wonderland dress for little girls. I’m loving the appliqued scarf around the neck! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, winter wonderland,… Read more ...

Giveaway: Pattern giveaway at Squiggly Twig Designs

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Squiggly Twig Designs specializes in easy-t0-make and easy-to-wear patterns for girls’ clothing. As a Christmas treat, they will be giving away one of their patterns to one lucky reader. Get the details and enter the giveaway at Squiggly Twig Designs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lunch bag to carry on your bicycle

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories has the how-to for making this lunch bag that is made to carry on your bicycle. The fabric straps wrap around the frame. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories] [via Whip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a sweater into an elf hat and stockings

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Instructables user heidiwickersham shows us how to turn an old sweater (perhaps one that has a few moth holes in it) into this elf hat and matching stockings. Go to the tutorial. [photo from heidiwickersham on Instructables] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a neck pillow

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make this neck pillow that’s perfect for reading in bed or supporting your neck while sleeping. They say it can be made in 30 minutes or less. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pair of spat-style legwarmers

December 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Nicole Smith, Editor of Sew Stylish magazine and Associate Editor of Threads magazine, shares a tutorial on Burda Style for making a pair of spat-style legwarmers. This is a quick sewing project and can easily be made in a… Read more ...