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Tutorial: A pullover sweater becomes a cardigan

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Give a boring pullover sweater new life by turning it into a stylish cardigan. Cut Out and Keep user Andrea B. shows how. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, sweater, cardigan[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insert a gusset

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles shows how she inserted a gusset into her latest sewing project. She makes it look so easy! Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, gusset, insert[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy Easter Egg Box… or Bowl

April 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew-Mad has an Easter treat for you. It’s a free PDF pattern to make this Happy Easter Egg Box… or Bowl. The blog post is written in German, but down at the bottom there is a link to an older… Read more ...

Bunnykins baby slippers pattern

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Aren’t these Bunnykins Baby Slippers the cutest? Herbst is selling a PDF pattern for them on Etsy. If you don’t have the time to make them yourself, Herbst also sells the finished product. Visit Herbst’s Etsy shop. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellish a tank with fabric rosettes

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When is a simple tank not a simple tank? That’s easy – when it’s embellished with fabric rosettes! Grace Violet shows how. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, embellish, tank, flower, rosette[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a short-sleeved shrug

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Find out how to make one of these short sleeved shrugs with a tutorial offered by Tissuepapers. It’s intended as a beach cover-up, but really it’d look good as a shrug with any sundress or tank. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a Bunny Bob Pin from felt

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Looking for a last-minute Easter craft? Maize Hutton shows how to make these Bunny Bob Pins. Make a bunch of them and give them out to all your friends. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, Easter, bunny, pin, brooch[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a layered felt flower

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings shows how she makes these layered felt flowers. The middle layer of felt loops add dimension. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, flower[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a Durham Tote with this free pattern

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Lecien fabrics provides a free pattern for this Durham Tote designed by Naoko Nakamura. Get the free pattern. [via FabTalk] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, bag, tote, Durham[/tags]… Read more ...

Elsa Mora’s making softies!!

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Elsa Mora, artist and papercutter extraordenaire and author of Blossom Buddies, has focused her attention on softies. She draws her images on to fabric and then turns them into 3-dimensional little friends. Read more about her unique softies on… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Mendocino Sundress from Heather Ross

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver 9 Comments

Heather Ross offers a free pattern for the Mendocino Sundress. This is such a flattering dress! The top is sewn with elastic thread, and the skirt is full and includes on-seam pockets. Get the free pattern. [via FabTalk] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a banner for a special occasion

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Honor someone’s special day with a Happy Birthday banner like this one. (Or mark any other kind of special occasion with a similar banner.) Moda Bakeshop shows you how to make one. Check out the dingleberries! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew this drawstring bag with French seams

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pascale from //Between the Lines// shows how to make this drawstring bag. The inside are finished with French seams. Her fabric choice (linen, I love it!!!) makes this a simply elegant little bag. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, drawstring,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bolero jacket from an oversized tee

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cut Out and Keep user Kayo K. shares a tutorial for making this loose-fitting bolero jacket from an overshized t-shirt. I love the gathers on the sleeves! Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, bolero, jacket, refashion, t-shirt[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gore-tex bib for the drool monster baby

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This bib designed by Instructables user PurpleHug is made to stand up to even the droolingest little baby! Though it looks like your typical bib, the inner lining is made from Gore-tex to keep your baby’s clothes drool-free. Get the … Read more ...