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Tutorial: Pleated purse from a placemat

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this pleated purse from a placemat. For the handles, they suggest taking apart an existing handbag from a discount store. (The one they used for the purposes of this tutorial is actually an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a small fabric basket

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Small Fry & Co. shows how to make these small fabric baskets, perfect for stashing your sewing supplies. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, basket[/tags]… Read more ...

Fabric List for online shopping

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you shop for sewing supplies online, then check out Fabric List. It’s a database of online fabric stores, giving information about the kinds of goods you can expect to find at each store. Like to buy cottons? There’s… Read more ...

Cool idea: Fabric scraps to tie up gifts

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shows how she reuses fabric scraps when wrapping gifts. She pairs long ribbons made from leftover fabric with plain brown paper sacks. Read more about this cool idea on her blog. [tags]sewing, fabric, scrap, gift, ribbon,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustments

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Assorted Notions shows how to alter a sewing pattern to move the shoulder seam forward. Go to the tutorial. [via luvinthemommyhood] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, drafting, alteration, forward, shoulder, adjustment[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided fabric straps for a tank

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dress up a plain tank with these fun straps made from braided fabric. My Mama Made It shows you how. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tank, top, braided, fabric, strap[/tags]… Read more ...

All about pressing cloths

June 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Pressing cloths are an essential when ironing your sewing projects. The extra layer of fabric protects the surface of your project from scorching or little shiny spots left by the hot iron. Find out all about pressing cloths with this … Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple skirt

June 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, skirt, 6 inch, quick[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Floor pillows from bath towels

June 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Lil Blue Boo to see how to make these attractive floor pillows from bath towels. You can use a hand towel to make a smaller accent pillow. Get the how-to. [via One Pretty Thing] … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan

June 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doodle bags for coloring on the go

June 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s Note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active. Similar projects are a Draughtsman’s Pouch Art Tote and a Child’s Activity Bag with crayon pockets.

The kids can take their coloring with them with these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated purse from a placemat

Tutorial: Sew a small fabric basket

Fabric List for online shopping

Cool idea: Fabric scraps to tie up gifts

Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustments

Tutorial: Braided fabric straps for a tank

All about pressing cloths

Tutorial: Super simple skirt

Tutorial: Floor pillows from bath towels

Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan

Tutorial: Doodle bags for coloring on the go

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