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Free pattern: Perfectly extravagent pincushion

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Elinor Peace Bailey created a pattern for this Perfectly Extravagent Pincushion to accompany her new fabric line, Dance With The Fairies. Get the free pattern. [via Fabtalk] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, pincushion, extravagent[/tags]… Read more ...

Loop By the Yard fabric made from Tyvek

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Loop By the Yard is a new textile-like material made from Tyvek. Think of the possibilities for this fabric! It’s eco-friendly, and they’ll even include a postage-paid envelope for you to mail back your scraps to be recycled into new… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple fabric wallet

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Park City Girl shows how to make these simple fabric wallets. The inside includes two side pockets to carry an ID or a bit of folded money. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, wallet, simple[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Easter eggs with a secret pocket

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew, Mama, Sew shares a tutorial for making these fabric eggs. The secret pocket on the sides allow you to hide a little treasure inside. Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maternity wrap skirt

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Make Baby Stuff posts a free pattern for making this maternity wrap skirt. The idea is to create an adjustable garment that works for you when you’re pregnant, but can still be worn after the baby arrives. Get the pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mega gift set for an expectant mom

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Juicy Bits shares a tutorial to make a fabulous gift set for an expectant mom. It includes a baby blanket, a reversible bib, a burp cloth, and an embellished onesie. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Read Part 1… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craftster user cheytown shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt. Though the dress is looks nice laid out flat, it’s much prettier in 3-d. Be sure to check out the pics of her daughter modeling… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bamboo-handled bag

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Feeling the need for a new spring bag? Give this bamboo-handled bag a try. Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [via The Long Thread, who made a very pretty bag of her own]… Read more ...

Tutorial: April flowers from fabric

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Skip the April showers and go straight to the flowers with this tutorial from Going Sew Crazy. These fabric flowers are pretty on stems in a vase, or use them sans stems for a brooch or purse embellishment. Get the … Read more ...

Cool tool: Stuffing Fork

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heather Bailey posts a review on her blog of a new tool offered in her store. It’s the Stuffing Fork

, created by Barbara Willis. This little gadget is made to help you push the stuffing into pincushions, softies, or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Perfectly extravagent pincushion

Loop By the Yard fabric made from Tyvek

Tutorial: Sew a simple fabric wallet

Tutorial: Fabric Easter eggs with a secret pocket

Tutorial: Maternity wrap skirt

Tutorial: Mega gift set for an expectant mom

Sewing Pattern: Toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt

Tutorial: Bamboo-handled bag

Tutorial: April flowers from fabric

Cool tool: Stuffing Fork

Tutorial: Sidewrapped heirloom lining

Tutorial: Replace a worn out ribbed knit cuff

Tutorial: Super sweet rabbit or kitty softie

Tutorial: Sew a punky petticoat

Sewing Tutorial: Your little princess needs a crown