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Sneak peek: Grandmother’s Flower Garden by Rosalie Quinlan

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Roselie Quinlan of Melly & Me shares a sneak peek of her new fabric line for Lecien Japan, Grandmother’s Flower Garden. This line is marked by old-time patterns in fresh, candy store colors. See more at her blog. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fully lined tab top curtains

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Shelley from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial for making a set of fully lined tab top curtains. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, home decor, curtain, tab top, lined[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piping the edge of a collar

May 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Little Girl Pearl explains how to insert piping into the edge of a collar. So pretty! Get the how-to. [via Totally Tutorials] [tags]sewing, tutorial, collar, piping[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Girls’ T-shirt dress with ruffled hem

May 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just Deanna shares a tutorial for making this girls’ t-shirt dress with ruffled hem. Perfect for a summer day! Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tee, t-shirt,dress, ruffled, hem[/tags]Looking for more sewing patterns for Girls summer dresses? Check these lovely… Read more ...

Tutorial: Covered button choker

May 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne from Suzanne’s Crazy for Collars shows how to make these colorful chokers using covered buttons. There’s actually no sewing involved in this project, but it uses fabric scraps, buttons, and ribbons – items that tend to multiply in productive… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bitty bug pincushion

May 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This bug pincushion might be itty bitty in size, but he’s hugely cute! Lauren from Goody Goody shares a tutorial for making her Bitty Bug Pincushion. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion, bitty, bug[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a “wet bag” to carry wet swimsuits

May 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for summer swimming, Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for a “wet bag”. The wet bag is lined with plastic vinyl, so you can place a wet item in here without the moisture seeping out onto everything… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch up some cork coasters

May 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shares a cool idea for plain cork coasters. Stitch on them!! Use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine and some contrasting thread to create patterns on. Get the tutorial. [photo from Crafting a Green … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls’ patchwork skirt

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head on over to the Moda Bake Shop for a tutorial for making this super sweet patchwork skirt for little girls. The patchwork is made from a charm pack, while the contrast band and ties require 1/2 yard of each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a fluffy chiffon rosette collar to a cardigan

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Take a cardigan from ho-hum to over-the-top with the addition of a fluffy chiffon rosette collar. Mighty Girl shows you how. Get the tute. [via One Pretty Thing] Looking for more cardigan sewing patterns for little girls? Check out… Read more ...

Read up on dupioni silk

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever wondered exactly what “dupioni silk” is, and how it differs from other types of silks, then head on over to True Up for an in-depth article on this elegant textile. There’s even a video showing the process… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a man’s Checkpoint Charlie hat

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member Rachel postsa a tutorial showing how to make this ultra-cool Checkpoint Charlie-style hat. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, hat, man, checkpoint charlie[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a car registration holder

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your car paperwork handy in your glove compartment with this car registration holder designed by Moms Mess Weblog. Get the tutorial. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kangaroo pocket apron

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Inspired by the classic children’s book, “Katy No Pocket

,” Laura from We Wilsons designed this kangaroo pocket apron. The little kangaroo peeks his head out from the top of the pocket. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Canister cozies

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shares a tutorial for making a set of canister cozies. They made the whole set f rom a 13×17 swatch of fabric. Your set might take more or less, depending on the size of your canisters. … Read more ...