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Tip: Use ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Whosies from Whosies & Whatnots shares a tip on her blog (Whosies… Written Whatnots) for using dollar store ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins. It’s so simple, and yet so brilliant! See how she does it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a needle book

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Make, Do, & Send has the how-to for making this cute little needle book. Make one of these little guys and you’ll always know where your sewing and embroidery needles are. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make, Do, … Read more ...

Cool idea: Sew Teddy bears from outgrown pajamas

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When her son outgrew his much-loved pajamas, Joan from Nini Makes didn’t send get rid of them. Instead, she cut them up and used the fabric to make sweet little teddy bears for both of her children to sleep with. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood cape from a Christmas stocking

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

An oversized Christmas stocking becomes a toddler’s Little Red Riding Hood dress-up cape with this tutorial by Care from Obsessively Stitching. Brilliant!! Hit the after-Christmas sales for deeply discounted stockings. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Obsessively Stitching] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric flower corsage

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home has the how-to for making this pretty flower corsage. Hit your scrap bin for the small bits of fabric you’ll need to create the look. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tea Rose Home… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a versatile maternity wrap cardigan

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Megan from MeganNielsen.com offers a free downloadable tutorial for making this versatile wrap cardigan. It looks great cinched with a belt, but it also looks good hanging loose. Those with baby bumps will be happy to know that it works… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket bib for baby

December 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pocket bib for baby’s feeding time. If you have a messy eater, the pocket will help catch the food before it hits the floor. Get the how-to. [photo from Prudent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag with French seams

December 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Claudia from Machen und Tun, München shows how to make this drawstring bag finished with French seams. The French seams finish the raw edges so no lining is necessary. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Playpen toy storage bag

December 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heidi and Anna from Pickles share a tutorial on their blog for this playpen bag. It hangs on the side of a crib or playpen and stores all of baby’s toys up off of the floor. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple party clutch

December 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making these lovely little party clutches. The simple lines make the fabric the star. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!] [tags]sewing, tutorial, purse, party,… Read more ...

Tips for using decorative stitches in your sewing projects

December 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home gives some tips for using your sewing machine’s decorative stitches in your sewing projects. I have a handful of decorative stitches on my machine, but I honestly don’t think I’ve ever used them. This article has inspired me to… Read more ...

Tip: Use ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins

Tutorial: Sew a needle book

Cool idea: Sew Teddy bears from outgrown pajamas

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood cape from a Christmas stocking

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric flower corsage

Tutorial: Sew a versatile maternity wrap cardigan

Tutorial: Pocket bib for baby

Tutorial: Drawstring bag with French seams

Tutorial: Playpen toy storage bag

Tutorial: Simple party clutch

Tips for using decorative stitches in your sewing projects

Tutorial: DIY spa towel

Tutorial: Ruffled dish towels

Tutorial: Simple loose-fitting vest

Tutorial: Make girl’s knee socks from their outgrown tights