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Lookie what she made: Beach towel poncho

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings made this poncho for her daughter from two beach towels. She’s using it as a cover-up for her daughter after swimming lessons. Read more about this cool towel poncho at 4 Crazy Kings.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeveless top from a pillowcase

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Closet Seamstress created this sleeveless top from a pillowcase, and created a downloadable pattern with instructions so you can make one of your own. Get the tutorial, then raid your linen closet! [via Wardrobe Refashion] [tags]sewing, tutorial, top,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a potholder with hand pockets

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber shows how to make this potholder. It’s made with two pockets so you can fit your hand in there. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, pocket[/tags] Potholders also known as Heat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit fabric + broken jewelry = flower corsage

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

CraftStylish shows how to make these eco-friendly flower corsages from bamboo knit and broken costume jewelry. Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, corsage, eco-friendly[/tags]… Read more ...

Sew a Simple key tray

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Keys and other stray items laying around the house don’t look like clutter if you find a pretty place to stash them, perhaps in a small fabric tray like this one designed by Mairuru. The basic design is so simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth makes great picnic blankets

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oilcloth Addict continues to show us the many uses of oilcloth, this time with a tutorial for making a picnic blanket. I love this idea! With it’s wipeclean surface, oilcloth is the perfect choice for a picnic blanket. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a ripped buttonhole

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A ripped out buttonhole doesn’t have to stay that way forever. Craftzine shows how to mend a ripped buttonhole. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, buttonhole, ripped[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: A cloth napkin becomes a toddler’s skirt

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amazing Mae shows how to turn a cloth napkin into a toddler’s skirt. It seems hard to believe that there’s actually enough fabric there to make it, but there is. (The only additional fabric you’ll need is a bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fairy dolls from antique photos

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Missy Hollenbeck from Fairy Child Heirlooms shows how to make these fairy dolls using an antique photo that has been transferred to fabric. I love how she embellished the transferred photo to turn it into a fairy! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a liner for a pail or round basket

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Baskets and pails are so much prettier when lined. Make It and Love It shows how to make a liner for a round basket or pail. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, basket, pail, liner[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Play microphone from a serger cone + a pattern giveaway

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Just Tutes shows a great use for an empty serger cone. She uses it as a base for a pretend microphone for her daughter. Genius! Get the tutorial. AND while you’re there, be sure to enter the giveaway for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalkcloth tags!

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these fun little tags out of chalkboard cloth. How fun is that??? Not only is it a great way to label storage bins in your pantry, I think it would also be a source… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hobby horse

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The hobby horse (or stick horse) has become an iconic symbol of childhood. Even though there are no built-in sound effects and it’s not tied in with the latest Pixar film, children continue to find hours of entertainment with this… Read more ...

Sara Trail: Young sewist doing big things

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sara Trail is a teenage sewing entrepreneur. At 14, she has published a sewing book and DVD for teens. She also designs and sells clothes and accessories, and hosts sewing workshops that teach other teens to sew. As if all… Read more ...

Spring preview from Colette Patterns

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Colette Patterns is showing a preview of their spring 2009 line. There are four dresses and one skirt, and they’re all so yummy! Literally. They’re all named after foods – Macaron, Chantilly, Eclair, Parfait, Beignet. Mmmmm….. See the patterns at… Read more ...