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Tutorial: Mix-n-match heart napkin rings for Valentine’s Day

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Make a special Valentine’s dinner even more special with these heart-themed napkin rings. They’re easy to make and because all the pieces button together, you can mix and match to get the look you want. Stamp a fun message on… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3-D hanging fabric hearts

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Create a garland of 3-D hanging fabric hearts with this tutorial at The Mother Huddle. This project was inspired by a similar garland in Pottery Barn. It’s a quick sewing project that makes use of small pieces of fabric. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a hoodie

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The addition of a ruffle down the center zip takes this hoodie from drab to fab. Amy from The Idea Room shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Idea Room] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, hoodie, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw-edged burp cloth

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Homemade by Jill shares a tutorial and template for a raw-edged burp cloth. A set of these makes a great baby gift! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Homemade by Jill] [tags]sewing, tutorial, raw-edge, burp, cloth,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork potholder

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to vlijtig for the how-to for making this patchwork potholder. Go to the tutorial. [photo from vlijtig] [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, patchwork[/tags] Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics… Read more ...

These Adorable DIY Baby Shoes Are So Easy to Sew And Are Made from upcycled jeans

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Okay, how stinkin’ cute are these little fabric baby shoes?! If you’ve got some soft fabric scraps lying around and a baby in your life (or on the way), then this is your sign to drop everything and start sewing!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple sweater throw pillow cover

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this simple throw pillow cover from a sweater. A few of these tossed on your sofa lends a warm, wintry look. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use old undershirts to make an easy waistband

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shares her secret for easy elastic waistbands for little girls’ skirts. Instead of fussing with elastic and casings or zig zags, she repurposes the stretchy knit from her old undershirts. The result is a quick,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued pencil pouch

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When you need a pencil or pen, do you find yourself fishing about at the bottom of your purse? You need a pencil pouch, and Katie from punk projects shows how to make one with a design appliqued on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create ruched fabric strips

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to create ruched fabric strips. Add them to your next sewing project, whether it’s a pillow or a skirt or a t-shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruched, ruching, fabric, strips,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pleated dress for a little girl

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Mamma Tortilla guest blogs over at Rubber Punkin with a tutorial showing how to make this pleated dress for a toddler girl. All you need are a t-shirt and a 10″x44″ piece of fabric to make a pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cupcake applique t-shirt

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Deanna from Just Deanna shares a tutorial for making this cupcake appliqued shirt. The sweet cupcake design is topped off with a cherry. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Just Deanna] [tags]sewing, tutorial, cupcake, applique, t-shirt, tee[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Box of Chocolates appliqued t-shirt for Valentine’s Day

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for making this super cute Box of Chocolates applique for a t-shirt. Get the how-to. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Box, Chocolates, applique, t-shirt, tee, Valentine[/tags] Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Something Special Card + Envelope

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Casa from JCasa*Handmade shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Something Special Card + Envelope. Make a set as a special Valentine for a loved one. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired applique tee

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how you can create this Anthropologie-inspired appliqued t-shirt. Tres chic! Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...