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Tutorial: Skeleton applique shirt

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Brassy Apple shares a pattern and tutorial for making this skeleton applique shirt. Make one, and a cool Halloweencostume is as simple as putting on the shirt. Get the pattern. Looking to chat about sewing? Check out our… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oven hand mitt

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make these oven hand mitts. These would make great Christmas gifts! Gift them by themselves, or pair them a pretty pie plate and include a favorite recipe. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible twirly skirt with big bow

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Cupkateer shares a tutorial for making this reversible twirly skirt with a big bow at the waist. How cute! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cupkateer] [via Someday Crafts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, girl, twirly, skirt, reversible, gathered, bow[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little leather window tags

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mairuru made these cool leather tags to put on a drawstring bag, and she wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Little bits of patterned fabric peek through the holes punched in the tag. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic button-down shirt

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Storque at Etsy has a tutorial for making this basic button-down shirt. It’s an excerpt from the book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes

, so if you like the tutorial then I’m betting you’ll want to buy the whole book. Go to … Read more ...

How much yardage is in a thrifted sheet?

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Thrifted sheets are one of my favorite sources of vintage yardage. Of course, sheets don’t come in the standard 44″ or 60″ widths we’re used to seeing in the fabric store. Luck for us, Crafting a Green World gives the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintucked vest from a plaid shirt

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

CraftStylish shows how to make this pintucked vest out of a very ordinary plaid shirt. The result is anything but ordinary! Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pintuck, vest, plaid, shirt, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Table runner with crazy ribbon stripes

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Shelley from 7 Layer Studio made this table runner as part of her Halloween decor. The zig-zagging stripes are actually ribbon that she stitched down to a solid piece of fabric. Fabulous!! See more pictures and read about her project … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an armor costume from felt

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If your child dreams of being a knight in shining armor, check out this tutorial from Adrienne from Some of a Kind. She shows how to make a set of pretend armor out of felt. She also has tutorials to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot water bottle cover from an old sweater

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Instead of sending a moth-eaten sweater to the trash bin, why not use it to create a cover for your hot water bottle? Grayvyxn shares a tutorial on Wardrobe Refashion showing you how. Get the tutorial. [photo from Wardrobe … Read more ...

Tutorial: Onesie Halloween costumes for baby

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vickie Howell shares some tutorials on PBS Parents showing how to make all four of these Halloween costumes for baby – Strong Man, Munchkin, Wee Witch and Baby Sasquatch. They are all based on the perennial favorite baby garment –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Trick or Treat tote

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Reprodepot shows how to make this simple tote bag, perfect for carrying your goodies while out trick-or-treating. Get the tutorial. Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own trick or treat bags for Halloween? Check these Sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled scarf from a sweater

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Craftzine for a tutorial showing how to make this ruffled scarf out of an old sweater. The one pictured was made from a less-than-attractive sweater poncho. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow cover with invisible zipper in the seam

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lara Cameron from kirin notebook and Ink & Spindle shares a tutorial for this pillow cover with an invisible zipper in the seam. If you’ve been reluctant to insert an invisible zipper because you think it’s complicated, this tutorial will… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Holiday burlap table runner

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sarah from Create Everyday made this holiday table runner from burlap and contrasting ribbon. I love the contrast of the rustic burlap with the refined look of grosgrain ribbon. See more photos (and find out how she did it) at … Read more ...