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Free pattern: Make a fabric bunny basket

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Liesl from Disdressed altered a basic fabic basket pattern to make this bunny basket. Okay, all together now – aaawwwwwwww….. Read more about this project on her blog, and download the free pattern for the face and ears. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an egg warmer

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Just in time for Easter, Pascale from //between the lines// shares a tutorial for making these egg warmers. I love the look of them in the oatmeal linen! (Of course, I think just about anything is prettier in oatmeal linen.) … Read more ...

Alter a pants pattern at the seams

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Judith Rasband posts an article for Threads magazine, wherein she describes what she calls the “seam method” for altering pants. The basic premise is that the closer to the seam line you alter the pattern, the less distortion in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro reversible wrap skirt

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nothin’ says retro like a wrap skirt. I remember as a kid I’d go thrifting with my grandmother and a reversible wrap skirt was always the number one item to score. Don’t f eel like scouring the thrift stores? Craftzine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated purse pattern

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Want a quickie sewing project that offers maximum compliment potential? This pleated purse designed by Sarah from My Spare Time should fit the bill. Get the pattern. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, purse, pleated, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt bunny bookmarks

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lollychops shares a fun Easter sewing craft with her bunny bookmarks made from craft felt and large paperclips. This is some serious cuteness. Get the tute! [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, rabbit, bunny, bookmark, paperclip[/tags] Looking for more Easter themed sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique camouflages a ripped shirt

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The folks over at Craftzine show how to camouflage a rip in your favorite shirt. Instead of covering the hole, use reverse applique to turn it into a design feature. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse applique, mending[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a girl’s patchwork skirt

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Grace Violet designed these fun patchwork skirts to supplement her girls’ warm weather wardrobe. I love the bright fabrics she chose! She shares the how-to and has created a PDF pattern so you can make your own. Get the pattern… Read more ...

Buttons wallpaper for your computer

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

We love buttons on our clothes, buttons on our home dec projects, buttons on our purses. So why not buttons for computer wallpaper? Shannon Gass offers this button-themed wallpaper for download from Kindred Spirits. Get the download. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Make a fabric bunny basket

Tutorial: Sew an egg warmer

Alter a pants pattern at the seams

Tutorial: Retro reversible wrap skirt

Tutorial: Pleated purse pattern

Tutorial: Felt bunny bookmarks

Tutorial: Reverse applique camouflages a ripped shirt

Tutorial: Sew a girl’s patchwork skirt

Buttons wallpaper for your computer

Tutorial: Line a wire basket with oilcloth

All about the shawl collar and how to sew it

Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a gathered shrug

Cool idea: A simple bag dresses up a plain jar

Tutorial: Pincushion, thread catcher, and sewing organizer

Tutorial: Dye silk in your microwave