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Tutorial: Make this pincusion from a tuna can

January 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This darling pincushion was made using a small empty can as a base. Laupre shows you how you can make one for yourself in her Tun Can Pincusion Tutorial. You’re not limited to tuna cans, though. Cat food cans… Read more ...

Cool idea: Too-short cami to mock-top

January 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love this sewing project posted by Occasional Martha. She took an existing cami that was too short and made it even shorter, turning it into a mock-top. She still gets the benefit of the extra layer at the… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a Roll Up Puzzle Mat

January 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

A roll-up mat is a perfect accessory for anyone who loves to work jigsaw puzzles. It provides a good surface for working the puzzle, but also allows you to roll the puzzle up out of the way when you’re not… Read more ...

Sneak peek of new Jungle Jam fabric line

January 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michael Miller fabric’s at it again with another sneak peek! This time it’s a peek at the soon-to-be-released Jungle Jam fabric line. Go check it out.… Read more ...

Inspiration: Little fabric birdhouses

January 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look at this little fabric birdhouse made by Melissa Sue Stanley at art=love=life. The little round birdie is SO sweet, and his little house is just perfection. Notice the scalloped edge on the roof and the needlework vines and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an apron from table linens

January 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

CraftStylish shows how to make this pin-up style apron from two napkins and a placemat. You’ll also need 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the ties. Tablecloth, anyone? Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a monk’s bag

January 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Purl Bee shows you how to make this cute but practical monk’s bag. I love the cross-body strap, as it distributes the weight more evenly. Get the tute and make one for yourself.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding a magnetic snap

January 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Magnetic snaps add the “sexy cool” to any purse or wallet project. They’re easy to add, and Craft Apple shows you how in her tutorial on installing a magnetic snap.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a “pennie pocket” treat holder

January 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Aren’t these little fabric pockets the sweetest things? They’d be lovely stuffed with some Valentine goodies. The Happy Zombie shows how to make them. You can use them alone, or hang a bunch of them from a garland. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Taking in the waist on a pair of jeans

January 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver 6 Comments

***Editor’s note*** The link posted in this article is no longer active. You can find a similar tutorial at eHow: How to Take in the Waist on a Pair of Blue Jeans I was a happy girl today when I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cover for your iPod

January 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Okay, I don’t own an iPod. I don’t even own a knock-off brand MP3 player. But if I did, I’d never let it run around naked; I’d make a cover for it using this tutorial offered by Made by Petchy… Read more ...

Simple test to determine fiber content

January 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Thrift stores (also called op shops) and garage sales are some of my favorite sources for vintage fabrics. The only problem is, there’s no bolt-label to tell you the fiber content of the fabric you bring home. Area Thrifty One… Read more ...

Thread tension demystified

January 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Thread tension. These two little words conjure up a host of questions. How do you know when your thread tension is correct? How do you know when it is not? More importantly, how do you fix it? The Sewing Republic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Welt pockets for a tailored look

January 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Welt pockets are one of those features that distinguish a crisp, tailored garment from a muddled-through homemade looking garment. Luckily, Gorgeous Things’ Blog offers help with a step-by-step tutorial for achieving the tailored look for your welt pockets.… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Pet Deer fabric line from Michael Miller

January 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

I have a feeling the soon-to-be-released Pet Deer fabric line from Michael Miller is gonna be wildly popular. You can get a sneak peek at it here at Making it Fun. In addition to showing you a peek from… Read more ...