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Tutorial: Reversible drawstring bags for gift giving

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make these reversible drawstring bags, perfect for holiday gift giving. Just slip a bottle of wine into one of these bags, cinch the drawstring, and your hostess gift is wrapped and ready to go. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Thanksgiving Advent Calendar

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this Thanksgiving Advent Calendar. Use it to count down the days until Thanksgiving. Go to the tutorial. Melissa has created a list of fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Red Riding Hood’s Grandma finger puppet

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Care from Obsessively Stitching has started a blog series showing how to make finger puppets for the characters in the Little Red Riding Hood story. First up is Little Red’s grandmother. Her hat is removable so it can be placed… Read more ...

Cool idea: Magnetic sewing tool organization

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Noodlehead shows how she organized her sewing tools. She mounted a magnetic strip to the wall to create an handy place to stash her scissors, needles, and other sharp-ended metal sewing tools she wants to keep out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover for an ottoman

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew Much Ado shows how to make a slipcover for an otttoman. This is a great way to update your living room without investing in new furniture! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew Much Ado] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Cool idea: Fabric scrap scented sachets as party favors

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The next time you host a wedding shower or bachelorette party, don’t head to the party store for favors. Head to your fabric stash instead. That’s what Treats & Tricks did, and came out with scented sachets to give out… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 steps to a handmade baby blanket

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Julie Kundhi from julie-k shows how to make this handmade baby blanket in only 5 steps. Make one of these for the next baby shower you get invited to, then practice saying, “Oh, that? Just something I threw together.” Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy tulle tutu

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Tea Rose Home shows how to make this easy tulle tutu. She used rolls of tulle from the wedding section of the craft store, and says it took about 30 minutes to make. Think about all the Halloween costumes you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced table runner with ric-rac trim

September 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this table runner edged with ric-rac. Pieced stripes run the length of the runner. It’s part of their Citrus Holiday blog series, but there’s no reason why you can’t change up the color scheme… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt maple leaf coasters

September 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make these maple leaf coasters from felt. This is such a simple (but beautiful) little project, so why not make up a batch to spruce up your autumn decor? Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Squirrel Dish Towel

September 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Calli from Make It Do shows how to make a lovely dish towel from home decor weight fabric. Make one as a gift, or keep it for your own pretty kitchen. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece fringed scarf

September 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Make and Takes to find out how to make this easy fringed scarf out of fleece. Because the fleece will not ravel, it’s just a matter of sewing one seam and then cutting the fringe. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a softie in one hour

September 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jodie from Ric Rac shares a tutorial and free pattern for making these nurse and prince softies. In addition to being super cute, they are also super easy to make! She says you can make one in just one hour. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft baby playmat

September 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathie Fillian shows how to make this soft yoga mat for baby. The foam filler makes it a soft place for baby to hang out. Get the how-to. Looking for more Playmats to sew? Check out these 7 … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lunch tote

September 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cotton and Cloud shares a downloadable tutorial for making this modern lunch tote. The deep sides allow for oversized plastic containers, which many store-bought lunch totes do not. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cotton and Cloud] Looking for… Read more ...