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Lookie what she made: Christmas tree Advent calendar

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby made this Advent calendar to help keep the family focused on the meaning of Christmas. Rather than being filled with candy and cheap trinkets, each pocket on the felt tree holds a passage from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round cushion trimmed with piping

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joanna from Stardust Shoes offers a tutorial for making a round cushion trimmed with piping. Pick several coordinating fabric prints and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind pillow. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Stardust Shoes] [tags]sewing, tutorial, round, cushion,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serging an inside corner

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Debbie’s Sewing Projects shows how to serge an inside corner. A clever fabric fold is all it takes. This is a technique you’ll definitely want to add to your serging bag of tricks. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Christmas stockings

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Susie Harris shows how to make these fabulous stockings. The natural fabric and the fabric rosettes give it a shabby, vintage feel. She shows this as a no-sew project, using fabric glue instead of stitching. Of course, there’s nothing preventing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas Tree skirt with fringe trim

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this tree skirt. Fringe trims creates a decorative border and also an easy way to finish the edges. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It and Love… Read more ...

Lookie what she’smaking: Bias cut jeans, part 2

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows her progress on her bias cut jeans experiment. Go to her blog to see how it’s coming along so far! [photo from J. Stern Designs] [tags]sewing, lookie, inspiration, jeans, refashion, bias[/tags]… Read more ...

Video tutorial & pattern: Tiered crinoline

December 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video tutorial and pattern for making this tiered crinoline. She calls it The Layer Cake Crinoline, and made out of a pretty pastel yellow, her example is indeed yummy! Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Furry creature scarf

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Holly from A Little Stranger shares a tutorial on Instructables for making this fun furry creature scarf. Winter can’t be cold and dull with this little guy wrapped around your neck! Get the how-to. Like the scarf, but don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a stocking for your pet

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When you’re picking up stocking stuffers for the kids and the spouse, don’t forget your four-legged family members. And if you’ve got stocking stuffers for your pet, you’ll need a stocking to put them in. Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Express Sleeves for a lined jacket sleeve

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bunny from La Sewista! used the Nancy Zieman’s “Express Sleeve” technique on a coat she is making, and shows how she did it. When you make an Express Sleeve, you sew the lining to the outer fabric at the hemline… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed fleece and patchwork cowl

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Infarrantly Creative shows how to make this fringed fleece cowl with patchwork running down the center. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby doll hats

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wendy from Old Days Old Ways is putting together some dolly sets for charity Christmas giving. She created new little outfits for them, and shares a tutorial for how she made the little baby hats. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pair of fleece booties

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Debbie from CEDesign shares a downloadable pattern and tutorial for making these fleece botties. Christmas presents, anyone? Go to the tutorial. [photo from CEDesign] [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil or crayon roll from a placemat

December 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Modern Hive shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pencil roll from a placemat. She says it’s a “cheater” project because using a placemat means that a lot of the work is already… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Polaroid photo frame

December 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katie from katie.cupcake shows how to make a felt Christmas ornament version of a Polaroid photo. Use it as a frame for your favorite photos. Ahhh, the nostalgia! Go to the tutorial. [photo from katie.cupcake] [via How About … Read more ...