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Tutorial: Pretty patchwork pillow shams

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make these patchwork pillow shams. Choose some pretty prints and mix them together to get just the look you want. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, pillow, sham[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wreath from vintage spools of thread

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Old spools of thread are like candy. Pretty colors and oh, so tempting… but also bad for your machine. What to do? Amy from Peptogirl shares a tutorial on her blog, handmade & homebaked, showing how to turn the spools… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lovable, furry old Grover hand puppet

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make this lovable, furry old Grover hand puppet. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make and Takes]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas present outfit for little girls

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Little Polka Dot guest blogs on U Create with a tutorial for making this Christmas ensemble for little girls. The skirt features stripes of ribbons, and the shirt is appliqued with a big pretty present. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweatshirt for a toddler

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how she made this adorable sweatshirt for her toddler. I could eat up all those big pink buttons down the front! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add an argyle design to t-shirt

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how you can add instant style to a plain tee with a simple argyle design. A little applique and some hand stitching is all it takes! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lu … Read more ...

Mixing prints in your sewing projects

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mixing the prints in your sewing projects creates an interesting, lively look. If done well, the mix looks like it came together on its own. But anyone who has ever mixed prints before knows that the perfect combination rarely just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Margaret from Konstant Kaos shares a tutorial for reverse applique. You can use this versatile technique to add interest to just about any sewing project, from garments to bags and everything in between. She used reverse applique to make an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl hat and scarf from a sweater

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how you can make this cute owl hat and matching scarf from one sweater. This would make great Christmas gifts!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, owl,… Read more ...

Tip: How to rescue wrinkled interfacing

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How many times has this happened? A sewing pattern calls for interfacing and you think, “Interfacing? I didn’t buy any interfacing!” But then you think about your interfacing stash and you dig around and find exactly the right weight of… Read more ...

Tutorial and giveaway: Flutter-sleeve dress

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Smashed Peas and Carrots created this flutter-sleeve dress for her daughter. It’s made from fleece, so it’s practical for the cold winter months. Not only did she create a tutorial showing how she made this little dress, she’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork magnets from scrap fabrics

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ayumills from Pink Penguin shows how to make these patchwork magnets from scrap fabrics. Put together your favorite little scraps and make yourself a fridge full of fabric love. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Pink Penguin] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric-covered button badge

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Margaret from Resurrection Fern shows how to make this fun fabric badge. The center is a fabric-covered button. This project makes use of small pieces of fabric, so pull out that scrap bin and make up a batch of button… Read more ...

Tutorial: How do make a blanket stitch

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Threads Magazine shows how to make a blanket stitch. Use this stitch as a decorative edge stitch or to finish the edges of an applique. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, blanket, stitch, edge[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pincushion in just 4 seams

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These pretty little pincushions by Some Art Mama are so simple to sew, they can be made with just 4 seams. You can find out how to make them at her blog, Some Art Talk. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...