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Tutorial: Scrappy scarf

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth guest blogs at Make It From Scratch with a tutorial for making these pretty scrappy scarves. If you’ve got any fabric scraps left over from your Christmas sewing, this is a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cupcake applique birthday outfit

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made this birthday outfit for a friend’s daughter who was turning one. It features fabric printed with cupcakes

and sprinkles, but what makes me weak in the knees is the appliqued cupcake complete with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini felt dolls and clothes

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Runo from Nuno Life shares a free pattern to make these mini dolls and clothes from felt. They remind me of a larger, felt version of my daughter’s Polly Pocket dolls. I think it’s because the doll clothes are open… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt initial ornaments or gift toppers

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christmas 2009 has come and gone, and with it all of the hustle and bustle and last-minute sewing. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby helps you get a jumpstart on next Christmas with a tutorial on her blog for felt initial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby’s headband from a old tie

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from My Kind of Wonderful shows how to refashion a man’s tie into a cute headband for a baby girl. What a sweet way for her to wear something of her daddy’s around all day! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Replace a coat lining

December 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A new lining can breathe new life into a coat that looks as if it has seen better days. Cal Patch from Hodge Podge Farm shares a tutorial on CraftStylish for replacing the lining of a coat. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a new changing pad cover

December 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how you can sew a new cover for your changing pad. This simple sewing project can take your changing pad from purely functional to high-style baby gear. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Keeping a straight edge when closing an opening

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tip on her blog for keeping a straight edge when closing an opening after having turned a sewn item right side out. No more tell-tale humps or indents showing where the turning gap… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It shows that a comfy shirt needn’t be a frumpy shirt with this off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 foot long snake softie

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lynette from Get Your Craft On! and All the Trend has the how-to for making these oversized snake softies. Each one is 5 feet long! I’m lovin’ those ssssnakey eyes and long ssssnakey tongue! Get the tutorial. Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create an 8-gored skirt

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tracy from Mad Quilter shows how you can create an 8-gored skirt from a pattern you draft yourself. She shows the one she made for her daughter, but there’s no reason why you can’t make an adult-sized one as well. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cover for your sewing machine

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine to keep the dust off of it when it’s not being used. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, cover, machine, dust[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Terry cloth burp cloth

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a terry cloth burp cloth. The terry cloth is from a handtowel, which you can find in a wide range of colors at any discount store. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Makeup bag from a placemat

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Novita from Sew I Do shows how to make this makeup bag from a placemat and a bit of pom-pom fringe. Quick and easy! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew I Do] [tags]sewing, tutorial, makeup, pouch, bag,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop sleeve

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Katie Cupcake guest blogs at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop sleeve. Get the how-to. [photo from A Beautiful Mess] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve[/tags]… Read more ...