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Tutorial: Recover an umbrella

November 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nothing makes me happier on a gray, rainy day than bright, happy colors. So why are umbrellas mostly so boring? That can change with this article at Threads Magazine. They show you how you can recover your umbrella. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stripy apron project

November 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craftzine has the how-to for this stripy apron. It’s an excerpt from The Sewing Bible

by Ruth Singer. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, stripy, apron, The Sewing Bible, Ruth Singer[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork baby dress from a charm pack and t-shirt

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A charm pack and a t-shirt get transformed into this lovely patchwork baby dress with a tutorial Vicki from Sew Inspired. The empire waist and long skirt mean that the fit is flexible. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable gift tags from chalkcloth

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shows how you can make reusable gift tags for your Christmas giftgivingf rom chalkcloth and oilcloth. Not only are they pretty, they’re practical, too. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Oilcloth Addict] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pomander ornament from scrap fabric

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament. You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved. Go to the tutorial. [photo from kojodesigns] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pomander, ornament, scrap, fabric, no-sew[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini frame purses

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Cotton and Cloud to find out how to make these mini frame purses. They’ve got a free PDF pattern that you can download. You can make these fun little purses in a flat or puffy version. (I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Silk fairy wings

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shows how to make a pair of silk fairy wings. Imagine how much fun your child will have running around with these beautiful wings fluttering behind! Go to the tutorial. [photo from This Mama… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soutache braid loops

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid. You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, soutache,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tinkerbell fairy costume

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this Tinkerbell fairy costume. She made it as a gift for a birthday party her daughter was invited to. With a felt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible cafe apron

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you! She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron. Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bolster pillows filled with rolled towels

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ModHomeEcTeacher from Flipt Studio shares a tutorial on Curbly for these cool bolster pillows. She used rolled towels for the stuffing. Not only does this recycle your old towels, but it also speeds up the “stuffing” step (always my least… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recover an umbrella

Tutorial: Stripy apron project

Tutorial: Patchwork baby dress from a charm pack and t-shirt

Tutorial: Reusable gift tags from chalkcloth

Tutorial: Pomander ornament from scrap fabric

Free pattern: Mini frame purses

Tutorial: Silk fairy wings

Tutorial: Soutache braid loops

Tutorial: Tinkerbell fairy costume

Tutorial: Reversible cafe apron

Tutorial: Bolster pillows filled with rolled towels

Tutorial: Travel high chair from fabric

Tutorial: Adding a ruffle to a hem

Tutorial: Fabric Nubbie Doll

Tutorial: Gathered, ruffled scarf from a cashmere sweater