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Tutorial: Shape up an old boxy tee

May 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Etsy street team EcoEtsy shows what to do with an old boxy t-shirt. A few cuts, some gathers, and a little waistband take the old t-shirt from boxy and boring to shapely and flattering. Get the how-to. [via Craftzine… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Spellbound by Patricia Bravo

May 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Patricia Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics continues her sneak peeks, this time with a peek at Spellbound. Spellbound will be available in two coloways – Quiet Spell (shown here) and Loud Spell. See more photos of this upcoming line at … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Memory chest for Mom

May 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shows what she made for her mother for Mother’s Day. It’s a fabric memory chest. In place of travel stickers from far off places, this chest is emblazoned with photos depicting the many facets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux watch pincushion

May 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Don’t have enough time to get all your sewing done? Then you need this faux watch pincushion designed by LucyKate Crafts. She provides step-by-step instructions for how to make one. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, watch, pincushion,… Read more ...

Sew a dolly for a child in need

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like a handmade doll to show a child she’s loved. Every stitch, every bit of stuffing, every scrap of fabric is selected for the enjoyment of a small pair of hands. You can share the joy of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pin your fabric this way or that?

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

What is the right way to pin your fabric? Depending on the task, it might be parallel, perpendicular, or without using pins at all. Read more about the ins and outs of pinning from {Keyka Lou Patterns}. [tags]sewing, tutorials,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil clutch with button closure

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you never seem to be able to lay your hands on a pencil when you need one, then this free pattern is for you. Craft Leftovers shares a free pattern for a pencil clutch. You can make on in… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Super simple flatware pocket

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a good sewing project for beginner sewists, look no further than this video tutorial from SewSing showing how to make flatware pockets. Cut a rectangle of organza and sew just a couple of seams, and you’ve… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Matchbox kitty

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mux Originals made this tiny little kitty and accessories. Cecily the kitten lives in a matchbox, along with all of her belongings – a little skirt to be stylish, a little coverlet to keep her warm, a little pillow for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bridal veil and save big $$

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ventured into a bridal shop any time within the last 10 years, you know how expensive bridal veils can be. A bridal veil is actually a fairly simple DIY project, and making it yourself can save you plenty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a foxtail-style toy

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member seamster posts a tutorial for making this foxtail-style toy from an old tennis ball. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, foxtail, toy, ball[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a make-up brush roll

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial to make this practical make-up brush roll at Princess Lasertron. It was a last-minute sewing project as she packed for a trip, so you know it’s a quick and easy project. It uses felt so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mother-daughter “Kid Flick” purse

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Leigh Ann of The Object Project made this “Kid Flick” purse with her daughter. She offers the tutorial for this mother-daughter project in honor of Mother’s Day. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, kid, flick, purse, mother, daughter[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy laptop sleeve from felt

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member knarx shares instructions for making a laptop sleeve from felt. Though a simple project, the end result is surprisingly sophisticated. Get the how-to. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve, case, felt[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Harry Elephonte Plushie

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Michelle Engel Bencsko of Cicada Studio offers a free downloadable PDF pattern for her Harry Elophante plushie. She shows examples of Mr. Elophante sewn up in her Dogwood and Shade Garden fabric lines. Go to the free pattern. Looking… Read more ...