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Tutorial: Baby chick tutu costume

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make a cute chickie costume for your baby or toddler. It’s based on a basic tulle tutu, but has bright yellow birdie feathers added on. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Little Birdie … Read more ...

Tutorial: Yarn hair for cloth dolls

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tantehilde shares a tutorial for making yarn hair for cloth dolls. Get the how-to. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books

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Tutorial: Yo-Yo Pumpkin

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sam from Crafter without a Cat shows how to make this fall pumpkin out of fabric yo-yos and miniature thread spools. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafter without a Cat] [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, yo-yo, yo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric butterfly

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button down shirt to ruffle front apron

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sigrid from Analog Me shows how refashion a button down shirt into this ruffle front apron. What a great idea! Read more about her project here. Get the how-to here. [photo from Analog Me] [via Wardrobe Refashion… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler’s backpack

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vegbee from Blueprints shares a pattern for making this backpack for your toddler. The opening is just a flap of fabric that overlaps with the body of the bag, no zips or snaps to make it difficult for young hands… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hexagonal patchwork throw pillow

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this cool hexagonal patchwork pillow. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pillow, hexagon, throw, decor[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric tomatoes

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa Christenson from V and Co shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making these soft fabric tomatoes. A basket of these would be beautiful on a kitchen table! Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippy little wallet

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodleheads shows how to make this fabulous zippered wallet. This little wallet features a zipper across the top and two outside pockets. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Noodleheads] [tags]sewing, tutorial, zippered, wallet, pocket, zippy[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shadowbox sewing notion organizer

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christy from Sweet Tidings shows how you can make this lovely vintage-style shadowbox that’s also an organizer for your sewing notions. I love it when decorative items also have a useful purpose! This is perfect for when a sewing space… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl stuffie

October 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making this sweet little owl stuffie. Check out the little tuft of ribbon tailfeathers on his hindside! Get the how-to. [photo from Smashed Peas & Carrots] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sculpted faux bow trim

October 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shows how to make this striking sculpted faux bow trim. It’s gorgeous around a neckline, as in their example! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, sculpted, faux, bow, trim[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt toaster treats

October 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Who says that all felt food must be healthy? Indulge in a little felt junk food breakfast with these felt toaster treats. Instructables user Alishye shows how to make some. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Aliyshe on Instructables… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up sewing supply pouch

October 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sewing Republic shares a tutorial on Craftster showing how to make this roll-up sewing supply pouch. Get the how-to. Rainbow Curved Zipper Pouch Free Sewing Pattern Patchwork Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial Color Block Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea bag wallet

October 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Rad Linc Crafts shows how to make this handy tea wallet. Make one for yourself, or make up a bunch and fill them with teabags to give out as Christmas gifts to neighbors and friends this year. Go to the … Read more ...