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Tutorial: Twirly ruffled tutu

October 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this super sweet twirl-licious tutu skirt for a little girl. The rows of ruffles add poofiness to the full skirt. I don’t know a single little girl who wouldn’t love to spin… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag for 18″ dolls

October 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how you can make this messenger bag for your favorite 18″ doll. She started with a little handbag that she found at the dollar store. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a perfect dart

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Judy Neukam shares a video tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website showing how to create a perfect dart. AND she does it without using a ton of marking tools. The result is an accurate, smooth dart without a ton of muss… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric playmat

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

54 Stitches shows how to take your scrap fabrics and turn them into a fun playmat for children. Her example shows how to make a farm scene, but you could easily adapt this same process to make a scene compatible… Read more ...

Tutorial: Creating pretty gathers in a sewing project

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gathered fabric in a sewing project looks fabulous when the gathers are tiny and evenly spaced, but it looks less than fabulous when the gathers are too big, uneven, and appear squashed flat. Jenn from Compulsively Creative guest blogs on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique placemats and napkins

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a couple of tutorials to make this set of reverse applique placemats and napkins. I love the bright colors peeking through the fabric prints! Read more about the project and get the links to the tutorials… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Mad Hatter costume

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ThreadBanger shares a tutorial showing how to make a Mad Hatter costume based on the upcoming Tim Burton movie. Get the how-to. [photo from ThreadBanger] [via CraftStylish]… Read more ...

Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffle neck tee

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It shares a tutorial for adding this J. Crew-inspired ruffle detail to an existing t-shirt. This simple addition takes a basic tee from plain to fabulous. Go to the tutorial. [photo from My Mama Made… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4-in-1 cape costume

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Stitch/Craft to read about an awesome 4-in-1 costume cape that allows your child to use one cape to become 4 different characters. The one pictured at Stitch/Craft is a knight, dragon, a super hero, and a king… Read more ...

Giveaway from Holland Fabric House

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sweet Tidings is hosting a giveaway for Holland Fabric House that I know you’ll want to enter. The prize for the giveaway is your choice of 2 fat quarters and two meters of ribbons of your choice. Their selection is… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Dress-up crown from tassle trim

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Nikkie from My Black Cardigan made! It’s a dress-up crown for her kids, and she made it from some tassle trim. She used fabric stiffener to turn the tassles into points on the crown. Read more about her … Read more ...

Overview of using acrylic inks on fabric

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to C&T Publishing Blog to get the scoop on painting on fabrics using acrylic inks. (Acrylic inks are different than acrylic paints; they explain the different in the article.) Go to the article. [photo from C&T Publishing … Read more ...

Tutorial: Coaster from fabric scraps and an old CD

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kym from mojo and co shows how to make these darling round coasters from scrap fabric and old CDs. Not only do they give you a reason to raid your scrap bin, but they keep the old CDs from ending… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Hemming pants by hand and by machine

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tracey from TAV Creations shares a tutorial on YouTube showing two methods for hemming pants – by hand and by machine. The best method to use will depend on the project and your level of comfort with each type of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kitchen towel holder

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...