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Japanese fabric on sale

June 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you love Japanese fabric, then check out the sale going on at This and That From Japan. They’re offering 20% off fabric from the “cotton” and “linen cotton blends” and 10% off from fabric from the “Sanrio/Character,” “Sale”… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt

June 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Megan Nielsen made this pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt. You can make one, too, with the tutorial she’s written. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial. refashion, shirt, skirt, pencil[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Floppy-eared bunny zippered pouch

June 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftZine shares a free pattern and podcast telling how make these zippered pouches in the shape of a floppy-eared bunny featured in the book Zakka Sewing. Check out the bunny tail on the zipper pull! Go to the free … Read more ...

Get a (presser) foot fetish!

June 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Florence from Flossie Teacakes posts an article on Sew, Mama Sew! Blog giving a run-down of the most common types of presser feet. From the walking foot to the open toe applique foot to the adjustable guide foot, she gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piece bandanas for a summertime tablerunner

June 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Piece bandanas

together to make a quick tablerunner perfect for laid-back summertime entertaining. Find out how from Country Living. [via One Pretty Thing] [tags]sewing, tutorial, tablerunner, runner, bandana[/tags] Looking for more sewing patterns for table runners? Check these out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tissue holder for your car

June 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep tissues right where you need them in your car with this tissue holder by Just Something I Made. It’s made from a placemat. Get the tutorial. [via One Pretty Thing] [tags]sewing, tutorial, car, tissue, holder, placemat, refashion,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a blankie style baby sling

June 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make this blankie style baby sling from Wee Folk Art. The ends are finished with satin binding. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, blankie, baby, sling, wrap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy wrap-around pants

June 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Laupre shares a tutorial showing how to make these cool wrap-around pants. Perfect for summertime! Go to the tutorial. [via Wardrobe Refashion] [tags]sewing, tutorial, wrap, pants[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging wall pocket

June 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make this hanging wall pocket from Cash Strapped Crafts. Hang it by the back door to stash keys, notes, or othe small necessities. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Watch strap cover from fabric

June 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user kicking_k shows how to make a fabric cover for your watch strap. Go to the how-to. [via CraftZine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, wrist, watch, band, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Cool idea: Kids’ art on printable fabric

June 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Mallalieu of You SEW, Girl! shows what you can do when you print smaller versions of your child’s art on fabric. By shrinking them down, you can use them as decorative patches on any number of sewing projects. Read … Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll jammies from baby’s old clothes

June 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Babies grow so fast! Sometimes an article is clothing is only worn once or twice before baby has moved on to the next size. Obsessively Stitching shows how to take outgrown baby pajamas and turn them into a new pair… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a “no drop” bottle strap

June 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Little ones are notorious for holding something in their hand one second, and sending it careening to the floor the next. Luckily, you can plan ahead and attach a “no drop” strap to bottles, toys, etc. HomeSpun Threads shows you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Terrycloth kitty softies

June 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

We are the towel cats, meow-meow. We are made from towels, meow-meow. You can find out how from Runo Dollmaker, meow-meow. Go to the tutorial and we will refrain from clawing your couch. [via Cut Out + Keep Blog… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Craft Clock!

June 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever lamented the fact that there’s just NOT ENOUGH time in the day, then you’re gonna love this Craft Clock by Ric Rac. It’s a working clock with a fabric cover. When she was stitching all the… Read more ...