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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 ...

Tutorial: Line a wire basket with oilcloth

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these basket liners out of – you guessed it – oilcloth. In a separate post, she also shows how she covered her pantry shelves in coordinating oilcloth. Get the tutorial to make the basket… Read more ...

All about the shawl collar and how to sew it

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A shawl collar has the benefit of a nice shape and also easy construction. There are many ways to customize a shawl collar, but first you need to know something about the basic construction. Threads.com explains how a shawl collar… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a gathered shrug

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love this gathered shrug! One would never guess that it started out as a boring t-shirt. Cut Out & Keep user EVEnl shows you how to make the transformation. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, refashion, shrug[/tags]… Read more ...

Cool idea: A simple bag dresses up a plain jar

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewtakeahike has been a busy girl making these simple bags with her serger. She posts on her blog how she uses these bags to cover plain jars, turning them into high-fashion desk accessories. Cool idea! Read more at her blog… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion, thread catcher, and sewing organizer

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! (LOVE her blog!!) posts a tutorial over on Sew, Mama, Sew for making a weighted pincushion organizer. Has she been peeking into my sewing room or something? She must have been, because my sewing area is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dye silk in your microwave

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The last time I dyed fabric, the inside of my waching machine achieved a permanent kelly green glow. Needless to say, I was happy when I saw that Cut Out + Keep user Katherine Munro shows how to dye silk… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a basket of fabric easter eggs

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

These fabric easter eggs are so pretty, you won’t want to hide them! Put them in a bowl or basket for a Easter centerpiece. Retro Mama shares a tutorial for making them. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, easter,… Read more ...