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Tutorial: Swaddling blankets

August 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The Purl Bee tells how to make these cotton swaddling blankets. The size (42″ square) is perfect for a 44″ wide cotton. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial, baby, swaddling, blanket[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Close Your Clothes busy book

August 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lookie at the busy book that Forty-Two Roads made! The theme is “Close Your Clothes” and it’s filled with snippets of actual clothing items for the child to practice buttoning, zipping, buckling, etc. My favorite page is probably the shoes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric paper dolls

August 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shares her idea for turning her fabric scraps into a fun activity for a little one. The fabric scraps are turned into clothes for a printed paper doll. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing and turning outside curves

August 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kerri from cute.little.disaster shares a tutorial on Picking Up Threads showing how to sew and turn outside curves. That’s a convex curve, for you all science-y folks. Get the how-to. [photo from Picking Up Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ouside,… Read more ...

Vintage fabric sale in Camberwell, Victoria

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lookie, lookie! If you live in or around Camberwell, Victoria, Australia, then make plans to go to the vintage fabric sale. It will be on November 15th in the Camberwell Sunday Market, Stall 88. For more details, see the sale… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fused plastic belt

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make her favorite fused plastic belt. It’s backed with cotton webbing

for stability and features a buckle at one end. I can see why this is her fave! Get the how-to.… Read more ...

“Show Us How You Sew Green” giveaway

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Betz White, author of Sewing Green

, has collaborated with Spoonflower to create a Sewing Green fabric swatch that’s printed on 4 oz. organic cotton. Spoonflower is printing the design on swatches sized to make the Organic Washies featured in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel pillow covers

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Roots and Wings Co shows to make these mini travel pillow covers. They fit around an existing a small travel pillow form. Their method for figuring the dimensions is brilliant – so much easier than doing math! Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric keychains

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Amy from The Idea Room shares a tutorial on U Create for making these fabric keychains. Get started now, and make one for everyone on your Christmas list. Go to the tutorial. [photo from U Create] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger laptop bag

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Made by Petchy created this messenger laptop bag to carry her new computer. The simple lines allow you to show off your favorite fabric. Get the how-to for making one of your own. [photo from Made by Petchy]… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Odyssea by MoMo

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Odyssea is the newest fabric line from designer MoMo. As you’d expect by the name, the theme is underwater. The overall color scheme is fairly muted, with an unexpected pop of pastel pink and yellow. See the swatches at Moda … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon covered headbands

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

May Arts shares tutorials for several methods of covering headbands. They give quick instructions for spiral wrapping, enveloping, folding, and encasing. The best method for your project will depend on the width of your ribbon and the look you want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized name pillow

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this personalized name pillow. It features ruffles, patchwork, a fabric bird, and ric rac trim create an over-the-top (but in a good way) girlie-girl charm. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Catch-all quilt for your sewing machine

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Give your sewing machine a pretty place to rest its feet, and yourself an organized spot for your sewing necessities, with this sewing machine quilt. Get Your Craft On shares a tutorial for making one. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: “Booty bag” purse from upcycled pants

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

My Longest Year shares a tutorial for a “booty bag” – a bag made out of the top part of a pair of pants. In her example she uses a pair of wool slacks, but you could make cute booty… Read more ...