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Tutorial: Sock bunnies!!

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Easter may be just a few days away, but there’s still time for some last minute Easter sewing. Take these sock bunnies designed by Mary of Such Things. Stuff, stitch, cut, tie, and you’ve got yourself a sweet little bunny. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reusable produce bag

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

CraftStylish shows how to make reusable produce bags. Not only are they better for the environment, but your produce will last longer in the breathable net bags instead of the plastic grocery bags. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, reusable,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a rag scarf for an 18″ doll

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Doll Clothes Patterns shows how to make this fun rag scarf for an 18″ doll. The process is so simple, you could make one for a doll and then make a larger matching scarf for a child. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: A tulle skirt for your little girl

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This pink tulle skirt by Pink Picket Fence gets an “A” for adorable. The rows of ruffled tulle are dreamy!! She’s written out instructions so you can make one for your own little girl. Get the tutorial. [via MADE]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sugar cube pincushion

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these little pincushions. They call them sugar cube pincushions, I’m guessing because they’re so petite and sweet. (They’re 2″ square.) Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion, sugar, cube[/tags] Looking for more Pincushion… Read more ...

Tutorial: Egg cup pincushion

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I have this strange obsession with footed dishes – cake stands, etc – so this project really appeals to me. It’s a footed pincushion! The Sometimes Crafter shows how to make a pincushion from a scrap of fabric and an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s dress from a man’s shirt

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dana from MADE offers a tutorial turning a man’s shirt into a child’s dress. It looks like it would be difficult but it’s actually a fairly simple refashion. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, shirt, dress[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sweater vest from a pullover

April 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

CraftStylish shows how to turn a pullover sweater into a sweater vest by removing the sleeves and adding some embellishment. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, sweater, vest, pullover[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Baby boys’ shorts from a dishtowel

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make these cute little boys’ shorts from a dishtowel. Dollar Store Crafts posts a tutorial to show you how. She says these are best suited for a small guy, up to 12 months old. Don’t have a dishtowel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple clutch

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This clutch-purse packs a lot of style punch for just a little bit of effort. Cakies shows how to make one. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, clutch, purse[/tags]… Read more ...

Choosing the right fabrics

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Do you struggle with choosing the best fabric combinations for a project? Often, changing just one fabric in an ensemble can change the entire look. Joan from Lazy Girl Designs offers some tips for choosing just the right fabric. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a carrot pouch from craft felt

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This carrot-shaped pouch is the perfect place to stash a stick of candy or a pencil or any other Easter treat. Bunny Cakes shares a tutorial for making them. Get the how-to. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Easter, carrot,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a strap for your yoga mat

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Instead of toting your yoga mat around in a bag, try making one of these straps to carry it around. Craftzine shows you how. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, yoga, mat, strap, bag[/tags] Need a new Yoga mat? Check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gnome egg warmer

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little gnome is one handy guy. His job is to keep your eggs warm after you’ve cooked them. Calamity Kim shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, egg, warmer, gnome[/tags] Looking for more Christmas Gnomes?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellish a tee with a contrast pocket

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Grace Violet continues her Embellishment Week with a tutorial for adding a contrast pocket to a plain t-shirt. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pocket, tee, t-shirt[/tags]… Read more ...