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Cool idea: Inexpensive tie lining

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Carrie posts a great idea over at Wardrobe Refashion. She wanted to make some neckties, but found that the lining that gives the tie its body was difficult to locate and very expensive. What’s a frugal girl to do? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boy’s tie

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This little tie is the perfect accessorie for your little guy’s Easter get-up. Purl Bee shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tie, boy, Easter[/tags]… Read more ...

Anna Griffin’s got a new fabric line

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Anna Griffin’s new fabric line Fiona has hit the stores. I love the color combinations – rich blues, celery greens, mustardy yellows, pumpkin oranges, and candy pinks. See the fabrics at True Up or from the manufacturer, Baum Textile Mills/Windham … Read more ...

Sew a kicky spring purse with this free pattern

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

One of the joys of sewing is that I get to make myself a new purse for each season. This spring, my purse will be made with this free pattern. It’s called the Buttercup Bag and it’s so yummy I… Read more ...

Sneak peek: New fabric from Jessica Jones

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jessica Jones, of How About Orange fame, has just announced that her latest line of home decor fabrics is about to be released in three more colorways. The new colorways are Spa, Earth, and Candy. Go check them out.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handy door organizer

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your keys, phone, and other “running out the door” essentials right where you need them – by the door. Design*Sponge shows how to make this handy door organizer for just that purpose. They show it made out of felt,… Read more ...

The many charms of charm packs

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Charm packs are all the rage right now. Who could turn down a set of 20-40 5-inch squares, each a different fabric? But once you get your hands on the cute little charm packs, what do you do with them? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polyshrink

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I was a kid, we called it Shrinky Dinks and it was just a silly afternoon craft for kids. Now it’s all grown up as polyshrink and it has far more grown-up uses, like making buttons for your next… Read more ...

Tutorial: Furrowing your fabric to add texture

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Use furrowing to add texture to your next sewing project. With this technique, a larger piece of fabric is sewn down to a smaller foundation piece. Pranamama offers an instructable to show you how. Get the tutorial. [sewing, tutorial, furrowing,… Read more ...

Cool idea: Inexpensive tie lining

Tutorial: Sew a boy’s tie

Anna Griffin’s got a new fabric line

Sew a kicky spring purse with this free pattern

Sneak peek: New fabric from Jessica Jones

Tutorial: Handy door organizer

The many charms of charm packs

Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polyshrink

Tutorial: Furrowing your fabric to add texture

Tutorial: Handsewn buttonhole

Tutorial: Lily Marlene softie doll

Tutorial: Sew a hanging book display

Giveaway: Crafty Chica’s Guide to Artful Sewing

Tutorial: Sew a gathered circle pincushion

Tutorial: Sew a pretty flower brooch