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Tutorial: Draft your own purse pattern

October 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she drafted the pattern for this pleated hobo bag she made for her friend’s birthday. She walks us through the whole process, from choosing fabrics to fine tuning the design to drafting the… Read more ...

Jodi writes about her waxed canvas experiment

October 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jodi from Sew Fearless decided the canvas she used for the “man-ified” version of her Mommy Poppins bag needed to have a more weathered finish. So she waxed it. The waxing gave it an edgier look and it also makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated winter skirt

October 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mie from Sewing Like Mad shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a pleated skirt for a little girl. It has 5 pleats in the front and a simple elastic waistband. The grosgrain ribbon at… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-slip ribbon headband

October 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to make a ribbon headband that won’t slip off your head. They have elastic at the bottom for a snug fit, and they’re backed with a velvet ribbon to keep it from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed animal scarves

October 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry/ showing how you can make one of these cute stuffed animal scarves. Little kids will love these!! One end of the scarf has the front of the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kennedy Bag

October 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

To celebrate the release of her new book, Big-City Bags, Sara Lawson from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Kennedy Bag. It’s a structured bag with accent corner tabs and a… Read more ...

Abby explains how darts shape your fabric

October 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Darts add shaping and dimension to a flat piece of fabric. They’re used in garments to make a piece of clothing fit the curves of a human body. In softie construction, darts can create the rounded shapes of heads, bellies,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blanket stitch flower applique t-shirt

October 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Long Ladies from Marie-Madeline Studio share a tutorial over at The Fabric Shopper showing how to make this flower applique t-shirt. The petals are edged with a blanket stitch, and the center of the flower is a gathered fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur scarf

October 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Faux fur accessories are a popular look this fall. Over at Trinkets in Bloom, you can find a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur scarf. It’ll be a soft, warm layer around your neck during the cold months. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod flower felt coaster or pincushion

October 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sashiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial in the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob showing how to make a colorful, mod flower out of felt. They’re made from layers of felt, with reverse applique creating the flower… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s spa towel wrap

October 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When Stef from Girl. Inspired. threw a spa-themed birthday party for her daughter, she made a spa towel wrap for each guest. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. You can make one for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather wallet

October 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This leather wallet would make a great gift for the guy in your life. Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make it. The small wallet has just two pockets – one to hold a phone and another to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Last-minute stingray costume

October 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she created a last-minute stingray costume for her friend’s son. This is such a cool costume! It doesn’t look last minute at all! It’s basically a big felt tunic, though cut in the shape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked duvet cover

October 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make this color blocked duvet cover. The blocks of color are bold and modern, and you can choose a palette that matches your décor. And because you’re piecing it together, you’re not limited to extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel jewelry wallet

October 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

I don’t travel often, but when I do I have hard time packing my jewelry so it doesn’t turn into a big tangled mess. This travel jewelry wallet by Amy from Positively Splendid is an answer to that problem. She… Read more ...