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Tutorial: Easy wildflower applique

July 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to to use a simple yet striking wildflower applique to update existing garments. You can use this technique on shirts, skirts, jackets, bags, and more. Go to the tutorial. pssst… if you love the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathering heavy fabrics

July 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Christine Sews shows how to use dental floss for gathering heavy fabrics. The heavier thread will be less likely to break when it’s pulled. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, gathering, heavy, fabric, dental,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Large bag for toting music

July 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this large tote bag, perfect for carrying sheet music or other large documents. This bag features a large pocket for music, a small pocket for keys or cell… Read more ...

Tutorial: Craft caddy for the car

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Summertime is road trip time. And what better way to take advantage of hours strapped into a seat than by crafting the miles away? Andrea DeHart, AKA Crafty Bitch, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for this craft caddy for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillows from rag rugs

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathie Filian shows how to make these festive throw pillows from small rag rugs. Larger rugs would make great throw pillows. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cathie Filian blog] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pillow, throw, decor, rag, rug[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lavendar sachets

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this lovely lavendar sachet. I love embroidered linen! Go to the tutorial. [photo from A Spoonful of Sugar] [tags]sewing, tutorial, lavendar, sachet[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic hourglass cloth diapers

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tiffany from PicnicBasketCrafts shows how to make a basic hourglass-shaped diaper. The simplified design does not use velcro or snaps, or any kind of closure. The diaper is kept on with the diaper wrapper, or you could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear pockets for displaying kids’ art

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Just Deanna created this hanging art pocket to allow her children to display their artwork proudly without running through rolls of Scotch tape. She shares a tutorial showing how to make the art pocket. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold your fabric neat and square

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew Diva Diane shows how she folds her fabric into neat squares. She uses comic book boards to get crisp folds and uniform size. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Meditation floor pillow

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a floor pillow perfect for a meditation space. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chair seat pads

July 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dress up your table with pretty chair pads. Janome Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Janome Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, chair, seat, pad, cushion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a tee for a flattering fit

July 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

T-shirts seem to follow me home from just about every event I participate in. Unfortunately, the fit on these tees is less than flattering. Deborah from Wonder Woman Creations shows how to refashion the standard boxy tee into something you’d… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy wildflower applique

Tutorial: Gathering heavy fabrics

Tutorial: Large bag for toting music

Tutorial: Craft caddy for the car

Tutorial: Throw pillows from rag rugs

Tutorial: Lavendar sachets

Tutorial: Basic hourglass cloth diapers

Tutorial: Clear pockets for displaying kids’ art

Tutorial: Fold your fabric neat and square

Tutorial: Meditation floor pillow

Tutorial: Chair seat pads

Tutorial: Refashion a tee for a flattering fit

Tutorial: Masking tape seam gauge

Tutorial: Sew a water bottle tote

Tutorial: How to sew a sleeve placket