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Sewing tips: Preparing to cut your fabric

December 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

While most steps in your sewing project can be ripped and resewn if not done correctly, you really only have one shot at cutting your fabric. Vani from Vani’s Blog gives some tips for preparing your fabric to be cut… Read more ...

Lookie what she’s making: Bias jeans makeover

December 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs gives the play-by-play of her experiment in making over a pair of men’s bias cut jeans into a pair that fits her. Sewing jeans and sewing bias are difficult in and of themselves, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece pom pom garland

December 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a fun Hanukkah decoration with this fleece pom pom garland. It’s fast, easy, and festive. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Hanukkah, holiday, fleece, pom pom,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twirly skirt with owl applique

December 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from The Cottage at Frog Creek shares a tutorial and free pattern for this gathered twirly skirt with owl applique. Think of all the fabric combinations you can use on the owl! Go to the tutorial and free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cotton gauze bed curtains

December 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make a set of cotton gauze bed curtains. Make them in white or pastel for a romantic look, or use bright colors for a more funky look. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing in hidden snaps

December 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Louise Cutting shares a tutorial at Threads Magazine showing how to sew in hidden snaps

. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, hidden, snap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snuggie-style blanket for a Barbie doll

December 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can make a Snuggie-style blanket for a Barbie (or any other 11.5″ fashion doll) with this tutorial by Sharon from Adventures from the Sewing Studio. Get the how-to. [photo from Adventures from the Sewing Studio] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini mitten ornaments

December 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Liesl from Oliver + S shares a free pattern for these miniature mittens. Use them as Christmas ornaments, gift toppers, or as part of an advent calendar. Get the free pattern. [photo from Oliver + S] [via Craftzine] Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ladder stitch to attach softie limbs

December 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Melly & Me show how to use the ladder stitch to attach limbs to your softie. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Melly & Me] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur trimmed Christmas tree skirt

December 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Give your tree a luxe look with this Christmas tree skirt trimmed with faux fur. Centsational Girl shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Centsational Girl] Looking for more sewing patterns for Christmas Tree Skirts?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turning small parts and pieces

December 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you think it’s impossible to turn small parts and pieces (like the limbs of softies) inside out, then you need to check out this tutorial over at Melly & Me. They show how you can use a drinking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Project bags for your WIPs

December 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I have a bushel basket in my sewing room set aside for my WIPs (works in progress). Unfortunately, my stack of WIPs has grown far larger than the basket and they now tumble out all over the floor. Sound familiar? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas elf softies

December 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Make Baby Stuff has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little Christmas elf softies. These would certainly be good presents for wee ones, but I’m thinking that older children might like one as well. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Long bound buttonhole for multiple buttons

December 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

At the Threads Magazine site, Judith Neukam tells how to make a long bound buttonhole. While a standard buttonhole works with one button, this is one long bound buttonhole that’s designed to hold multiple buttons. How cool is that? Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow covers with large poinsettia blooms

December 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Centsational Girl has the how-to for making this pillow cover embellished with a large poinsettia bloom. Felt makes this an easy project, and it also gives it a warm, cozy feel. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...