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Tutorial: How to make fabric yo yos, plus a template

March 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make fabric yo yo you can use to make little fabric flowers or cute hair accessories. You can buy plastic yo yo makers at the fabric store, but they’re not necessary. All you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll stroller make over

March 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Baby doll strollers take a lot of abuse. They get pushed around, left out in the rain, even sat in by a toddler. All of that wear and tear takes its toll on the cute little stroller your bring home… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hairbrush Keeper

March 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

In the morning dash to get everyone up and ready for school or work, every minute is precious. Susan from Crafterhours shows how to make a Hairbrush Keeper to avoid a missing hairbrush emergency. It’s a fabric pocket that hangs… Read more ...

Free pattern: “Ann Kelle” Baby Booties

March 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Andrea from Knitty Bitties shares a free pattern for making a pair of baby booties. She designed them to feature the Remix flannels from Ann Kelle. The bright, fun fabrics are perfect for these little booties! Ribbon ties at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiffon back top

March 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a chiffon back top. Most of the top is made from an opaque knit, but the back is a floaty sheer chiffon. She shows the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY bow shoes

March 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Plan B shows how you can DIY a pair of bow strap shoes. She starts with a pair of Mary Jane style shoes and adds a grosgrain ribbon bow to the straps. The bows are attached with elastic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring Easter Bunny softie

March 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

LiEr from Ikat bagshares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Spring Bunny softie. He is so cute with his long floppy ears! He’s stuffed with both polyfil and poly pellets, so he sits much like … Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather bottom tote

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like a new bag to welcome a new season. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this roomy leather bottom tote. The leather bottom creates a color block effect and also makes the bag more durable. … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY round mouse pad using a cake board

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia and Geneane from Spark & Chemistry show how you can make this circle mouse pad, no sewing required. The base is a cake board, those circles of cardboard you find in the cake decorating aisle of the craft store. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ribbon bodice

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty woven ribbon detail for a bodice. The strips of ribbon are woven through buttonholes sewn in to the base fabric. She shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage serape jean jacket

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial on eHow how you can use a vintage serape to add a splash of color to a plain denim jacket. The serape’s fringe becomes a fun detail on the back yoke of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple reusable snack bags

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Several ways to sew a ruffle

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows several ways to sew a ruffle. She shows how to make them using basting stitches (one row or two) and pulling the gathers by hand. She also shows how to make them using a special… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lightweight knit receiving blanket with contrast binding

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a receiving blanket from knit fabric. It’s a lightweight blanket, made from a single layer of knit fabric. Bright binding adds a punch of color. The rounded corners are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple reversible placemat

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a simple reversible placemat you can use to freshen up your spring table. They’re super fast to make when you use double-sided quilted fabric. You can make 4 placemats from a yard of… Read more ...