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Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued fall fleece throw

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to make this fall-themed fleece throw. Appliqued leaves are scattered across the blanket just like they’ve fallen from a tree. Go to the tutorial. [photo from U … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sofa caddy to keep your remotes organized

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This sofa caddy by Sew4Home is just the thing you need to keep your remotes organized and within easy reach when you’re hanging out on the couch. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Repurposed drool bib

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows to make these drool bibs out of an old t-shirt. Old knit fabric is so soft – perfect for wiping baby’s drooly chin! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flowers from your scrap bin

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kristin from green… it’s the new blue shows how how to make these lovely fabric flowers. What I love about these flowers is that you can make them in virtually any shape. If you can draw it and stitch the… Read more ...

Finding sewing time when you’re the parent of a young child

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When I was a new mother, I had visions of my child wearing nothing but expertly sewn, one-of-a-kind, handmade garments. Then my daughter became mobile and dedicated sewing time went the way of the dodo. If this sounds familiar, take… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew faux fur vest

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

P.S. – I Made This shows how to make this fabulous faux fur vest, no sewing required! Go to the tutorial. [photo from P.S. – I Made This] [tags]sewing, tutorial, no-sew, faux, fur, vest[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage styled hat with large ruffled flower

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jenya from EvaForeva shares a tutorial for making this beanie hat embellished with a large ruffled flower. The process is actually very simple but the results are stunning! I think it’s got a vintage 1920’s feel to it, but with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded bath towel for baby

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this hooded bath towel for baby. It’s made from a bath towel, a hand towel, and a strip of accent fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Nancy doll by Judith Prior

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Judith Prior shares a free pattern for this Nancy doll. This fabric art doll pattern is s a blank canvas for experimentation with fabric and fiber. Go to the free pattern. [photo from Judity Prior] [via Freebies for … Read more ...

Tutorial: In-a-Word message pillows

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make a statement with decorative pillows. Literally. Sew4Home shows how to make these In-a-Word pillows. Their example invites someone to take a seat, but you can easily customize with your own message. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap

Tutorial: Appliqued fall fleece throw

Tutorial: Sofa caddy to keep your remotes organized

Tutorial: Repurposed drool bib

Tutorial: Fabric flowers from your scrap bin

Finding sewing time when you’re the parent of a young child

Tutorial: No-sew faux fur vest

Tutorial: Vintage styled hat with large ruffled flower

Tutorial: Hooded bath towel for baby

Free pattern: Nancy doll by Judith Prior

Tutorial: In-a-Word message pillows

Tutorial: Scrappy grocery sack holder

Tutorial: Burlap pumpkin wall hanging

Sneak peek: Party Dress by Mo Bedell

Tutorial: Refashion an adult sweater to child’s dress