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Free Sewing Pattern: Mendocino Sundress from Heather Ross

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heather Ross offers a free pattern for the Mendocino Sundress. This is such a flattering dress! The top is sewn with elastic thread, and the skirt is full and includes on-seam pockets. Get the free pattern. [via FabTalk] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a banner for a special occasion

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Honor someone’s special day with a Happy Birthday banner like this one. (Or mark any other kind of special occasion with a similar banner.) Moda Bakeshop shows you how to make one. Check out the dingleberries! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew this drawstring bag with French seams

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from //Between the Lines// shows how to make this drawstring bag. The inside are finished with French seams. Her fabric choice (linen, I love it!!!) makes this a simply elegant little bag. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, drawstring,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bolero jacket from an oversized tee

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out and Keep user Kayo K. shares a tutorial for making this loose-fitting bolero jacket from an overshized t-shirt. I love the gathers on the sleeves! Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, bolero, jacket, refashion, t-shirt[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gore-tex bib for the drool monster baby

April 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This bib designed by Instructables user PurpleHug is made to stand up to even the droolingest little baby! Though it looks like your typical bib, the inner lining is made from Gore-tex to keep your baby’s clothes drool-free. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use the baseball stitch to close up softies

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The baseball stitch is a handy way to close up the stuffing hole of a softie. Joanna from Stardust Shoes shows you how. Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a stuffed spring chicken

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Amy of Badskirt posts a PDF pattern & tutorial for this spring chicken softie at Sew, Mama, Sew. Go to the pattern & tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, softie, spring, easter, chicken[/tags] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a cupcake shaped hot pad

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dorinda of Flower Girl Designs offers this free pattern for a cupcake shaped hot pad. So sweet! Get the pattern. While you’re there, check out all of the free patterns in the cupcake party section. [tags]sewing, tutorial, hot pad,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter yo-yo chick

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

My friend Denise clued me into the Clover yo-yo makers, and since them I’ve been obsessed with making these little gathered fabric circles. The only problem is coming up with enough stuff to make from them! This little Easter chick… Read more ...

Waiting for the fabric to dry

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lara from Kirin Notebook shows off the new drying system for her fabric screen printing business, Ink & Spindle. I had always wondered how screenprinters did with such large pieces while waiting for them to dry. See more pics of … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a flower from vintage lace

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vintage lace and trims seem to follow me home. (Actually, my sister brings them home from estate sales to me.) I’ve go so many pretty trims, but often they’re in segments too short to use on a large project like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a necklace from fabric scraps

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun use for your fabric scraps. Cakies shows how to make these fun braided necklaces from fabric scraps. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, braided, necklace, scrap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Very Hungry Caterpillar softie

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftBlog shows how to make this Very Hungry Caterpillar

softie. Very cute! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books

on Amazon… Read more ...

Free pattern: Marketplace reversible wrap skirt

April 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for this reversible Marketplace Wrap Skirt at P&B Textiles. The skirt is designed by Bethany Mann of Bitter Betty Designs. Get the free pattern. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, wrap, skirt, reversible[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Remake a stuffed animal into a cat toy

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

JuxtaPoser shows how to repurpose a stuffed animal into a cat toy. She rips it open, inserts a bag of catnip, and closes it back up to create a toy that cats will love. Get the how-to. [via Dollar… Read more ...