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Tutorial: Lengthen t-shirt sleeves to create a layered look

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

lengthentshirtsleevesA short-sleeved t-shirt can become a long-sleeved tee with a simple addition to each sleeve.  The end result is a layered look.  This is also a great way to squeeze another season out of a shirt that your child has… Read more ...

Read a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole vintage sewing tool

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

dritzroundbuttonholereviewSarai from Colette Patterns gives a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole tool.  These are no longer produced and can be difficult to find, but from the sound of her review they’re certainly something to be on the lookout for. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a pleated pinafore for girls

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

pleatedpinafore LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore.  What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress.  Wear it layered… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Crib toy and book organizer

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

cribtoybookholderJess from Bits for Baby and The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie tells how you can create this handy organizer that hangs in a crib and holds baby’s toys and books.  Go to the tutorial.  … Read more ...

Get some tips for sewing with boiled wool

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

boiledwoolThreads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool.  If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out.  Go to the article. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable juice box cover

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

JuiceBoxTutorial022_thumb6Joanne from Just Jo shows how to make these fun covers for reusable juice box covers.  A cover like one of these makes a plain reusable juice box cover far more visually appealing than any brightly printed throwaway container.  Take… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reader’s book bag

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

readersbookbagDorinda from Flower Girl Designs offers a free pattern on her blog for making this Reader’s Book Bag.  The Tumbler Block patchwork pattern is a fun way to combine prints on the outside of the bag.  On the inside, a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tote bag with matching game and tic-tac-toe boards

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

tictactoebagMadeline AKA The Barefoot Mama from Barefoot Childhood shows how she made this felt tote bag for her little man.  One side features a tic-tac-toe board, and the other a matching games.  The pieces can all be stored within the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pantaloon Scarf for girls

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

pantaloonscarf_finished5 Last week I made this gathered scarf for my daughter.  I call it the Pantaloon Scarf because all the gathers across the scarf remind me of the gathers and ruffles at the bottom of a pair of pantaloons.  (The runner-up… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Very Hungry Caterpillar draft stopper

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

draftstopperAs if fabric printed with images from the children’s classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar weren’t enough, Andover Fabrics has a free pattern to create a draft stopper for your door using one of the images from that fabric.  How cute!! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag from cargo pants

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

cargopantmessengerbagAnna from Noodlehead shows how you can turn a pair of cargo pants into an awesome messenger pag.  The large pocket on the front of the messenger is one of the patch pockets found on the front of cargoes.  Contrast… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth smock for little crafters

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

oilclothsmockLittle hands LOVE crafts.  Especially messy crafts. Messy crafts that get all over their little clothes.  You can protect your child’s clothes while still encouraging artistic exploration with this craft smock out of oilcloth.  Jaime from Prudent Baby has the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cover a can with a colorful ribbon sleeve

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

ribbon-sleeve1Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this colorful sleeve for a can.  Put a plant inside and sit it on your window sill.  Or fill it full of pencils and you’ve got a pretty new desk accessory. … Read more ...

Limited time: 20% off at Contemporary Cloth for Craft Gossip readers

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

From now until January 15th, Contemporary Cloth is offering a special discount for Craft Gossip readers.  Just enter the coupon code – craft gossip – and you’ll get 20% off your order (10% off fiberarts).  The 20% discount is storewide,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy-sew fringed fleece head wrap

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

headwrapKeep your head and ears warm in the cold winter weather with this fringed fleece head wrap.  Jennifer Davis from live.life.create.art shows how to make one.  Fleece makes this an easy-sew project.  Go to the tutorial.    … Read more ...
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