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New fabric line: Rainbow Garden by Prints Charming

March 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look at the new Rainbow Garden fabric line by Prints Charming! I love the bold colors and the graphic prints. You can see the full line at the Prints Charming online shop, or at Marcus Fabrics website. [via True … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple bag from a pants cuff

March 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

So you’ve cut off your jeans for spring. The resulting shorts are oh, so cute… but what to do with that bit of fabric you cut off the bottom? Make a purse, of course! Get the tutorial from Fairy Child … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew some play dishes from felt

March 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Felt play food is all the rage right now. Now, make some dishes to serve the felt food on. Felt dishes, of course, using this tutorial from Just Deanna. I love how she used ric-rac to make a decorative… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bag of plushie jelly beans

March 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Think of all the fun Easter games you could play with these giant jelly beans. The Purl Bee shows how to make them. She makes them from wool felt, but I suspect you could make them out of any brightly … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend your ripped upholstery

March 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Got an ugly rip in the upholstery of your couch? You could slipcover it, but that’s expensive. Or you could replace the whole thing, but that’s even more expensive. OR, you could just mend the rip, the least expensive option… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a backpack from placemats

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Move over, McGyver! Crafty Gal shows how to make this backpack using four placemats and two neckties. Get the tutorial. [via Dollar Store Crafts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, placemat, necktie[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your small gift packaging

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a new twist on packaging a small gift. Instead of taping paper around a box, try STITCHING paper together to make a small gift container. Whosies shows how to make sew these small packages from brown kraft paper. Now… Read more ...

Free pattern for a Purl Rabbit Easter Bunny

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Purl Bee offers a free pattern for this nostalgic muslin bunny. I love his (or her) long floppy ears!! And in case you think he (or she) needs some clothes, there’s a pattern for those, too. Get the bunny … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a contrast hem

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A contrast band is a great way to finish off the hem a skirt. The little pop of color adds interest and kicks the design up a few notches. Just Deanna shows how to achieve this hem. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Giveaway: Fat quarters from the new Lulu line

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

To celebrate the release of their new Lulu line, the Sisters Gulassa are have a giveaway. Up for grabs is a fat quarter kit from the new collection. Get the details from their post on SistersGulassa blog. You can purchase… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a keychain with your kid’s art

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Share your child’s artistic genius with the world with a custom keychain. vlijtig shows how to make one using transfer fabric. Don’t have a kid? Draw your own picture, or print a photo. Get the tutorial. [via Whip Up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a wipe-clean baby bib

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Iron-on vinyl is the secret to make this wipe-clean baby bib. Homemade by Jill shows you how. *mentally adding iron-on vinyl to my notions hoarding list* Get the tutorial. Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower brooch

March 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Add a spring flair to your jacket or purse with this frayed fabric flower brooch. Maize in Montana shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [via Wardrobe Redesign] [tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, brooch, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oil your sewing machine to keep it happy

March 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

First she showed how to give your sewing machine a good spring cleaning. Now, Craft Nectar shows how to oil your machine to keep it running smoothly. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, machine, oil, maintenance[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double-layered skirt for little girls

March 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Do you know a girlie-girl? You know, a little girl who loves ruffles and swirls and “girlie” clothes. If you do, I bet she’d love a skirt like this one designed by The Polka Dot Chair. Her skirt is made… Read more ...