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Tutorial: Chalkcloth tags!

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these fun little tags out of chalkboard cloth. How fun is that??? Not only is it a great way to label storage bins in your pantry, I think it would also be a source… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hobby horse

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The hobby horse (or stick horse) has become an iconic symbol of childhood. Even though there are no built-in sound effects and it’s not tied in with the latest Pixar film, children continue to find hours of entertainment with this… Read more ...

Sara Trail: Young sewist doing big things

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sara Trail is a teenage sewing entrepreneur. At 14, she has published a sewing book and DVD for teens. She also designs and sells clothes and accessories, and hosts sewing workshops that teach other teens to sew. As if all… Read more ...

Spring preview from Colette Patterns

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns is showing a preview of their spring 2009 line. There are four dresses and one skirt, and they’re all so yummy! Literally. They’re all named after foods – Macaron, Chantilly, Eclair, Parfait, Beignet. Mmmmm….. See the patterns at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a take-along placemat

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

TeresaDownUnder from Patchwork blog designed this placemat for the office. It’s made to roll it up and take it with you. There’s even a set of pockets for your utensils! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, placemat, roll-up[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hooded towel

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make a hooded towel. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, hooded, towel[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a girly twirly skirt

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just Deanna shows how to make this girly twirly skirt. What little girl wouldn’t love this? Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, skirt, twirl, girls[/tags]… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on thick fabric

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sewing through several layers of thick fabric can be difficult. Needles break, thread jams, you name it. Keyk Lou has some tips making it at least a little bit easier to sew through thick fabrics. Get the tips. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy jeans hem

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dacia Ray shows how to hem your jeans without losing the faded bottom edge. Get the tutorial. [via Create Everyday] [tags]sewing, tutorial, hem, jeans[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipover baby bib from dishtowels

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When my little girl was a baby, I almost exclusively used the bibs that just slipped over the head. No fussing with ties, or even velcro. Just pull it over like a t-shirt and you’re good to go. Create… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative seam finishes

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Hoppo Bumpo has been featuring instructions for various seam finishes in their Seam-Along blog post series. This week, they finish out the series with decorative seams. First up, the channel seam. Get the how-to. [via Whipup] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a diaper clutch

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’re a mommy of a small child, you don’t go anywhere without diapers and wipes close at hand. Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows how to make this diaper clutch. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Chenille Easter bunny softie

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Caryn from Smooch made these Easter bunny softies, and offers a tutorial so you can make some too. The chenille is a perfect choice for the rabbits; it looks like soft bunny fur. Get the tutorial. [via One Crafty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Alter a shirt pattern for a full midsection

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

My pear-shaped self was very happy to see this information by Off the Cuff on altering a shirt pattern for a full midsection, or as they say, “full hips and prominent abdomen.” Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, alteration,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easiest cowl-neck tee ever

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from You SEW, Girl! is at it again with the quick and easy sewing projects. This time it’s a cowl-necked tee. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tee, t-shirt, cowl[/tags]… Read more ...