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Tutorial: Removable slipcover for a square ottoman

June 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Corey from Tiny Sidekick shows how she made a new slipcover for a square ottoman. She lucked into the ottoman for free, though it was showing some wear. With the new cover, it looks brand new. Plus, because it’s removable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler bean bag with removable cover

June 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vanessa from Lella Boutique shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a toddler sized bean bag. The cover is removable so you can run it through the wash when needed. She includes a pattern for… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled sundress

June 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she created this ruffled sundress for her daughter. The skirt is made from pre-ruffled fabric, so you won’t be basting and pulling row upon row upon row of gathers. I’m… Read more ...

Free pattern: V-neck maxi sundress

June 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews posts in her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a free pattern for making a maxi sundress. It has a deep V-neck and cinches under the bust. Her pattern will fit someone… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined lace skirt with invisible side zipper

June 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stef from Girl. Inspired. joins in the Skirt Week series hosted by Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous lace skirt. It’s fully lined and has an invisible zipper in the side. Want!! Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: Printable fabric luggage tags, plus a freebie

June 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If your summer vacation plans involve air travel, these fabric luggage tags by Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair will make it easy to spot your bags on the carousel. Go to her blog for a free… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tribal neck summer t-shirt

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

DIY Das mach ich selber shows how she DIY’d the look of a summer top from H & M that follows the tribal trend that is poular right now. There’s no sewing required, just some small cuts to the neckline… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bucket tool tote

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make a bucket tote to hold tools. It’s made from a heavy duty fabric, with large grommets and rope for the handles. They suggest it as a Father’s Day gift, but I know a few women… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat fell seam

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Steph from Cake Patterns and Three Hours Past shares a visual reference for making a flat felled seam on denim. She a flat felled seam to attach a yoke to her Hummingbird Skirt. Go to her flat fell seam … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sailor skirt

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Justine from Sew Country Chick guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make a sailor skirt. She shows how to draft the pattern using a basic A-line skirt pattern as the starting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap busting fabric postcards

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how to use your ittiest fabrics scraps to make pretty postcards you can send in the mail. You can get the cardboard for the bases from your recycle bin. Get the tute on her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Portable felt board playset

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this portable kitty cat felt board playset using a panel print. The little felt book has carrying handles and a pocket on the back to hold the pieces. I’m loving the kitty cat print… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paint an oversized gingham design on fabric

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Do you see the red jumbo gingham fabric in these summertime outdoor decorations? It’s in the table runner, bunting, and wreath. Jen from Tatertots and Jello painted that design on a length of plain white fabric, using painter’s tape to… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-minute half apron for kids and grown-ups

June 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Katrina from Kayla’s Kloset shows how to make her 20-Minute Half Apron with Pockets. She includes cutting dimensions to make one in an adult size and in a little kid size. Go to her blog for the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Graffiti beach towels

June 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kathy Cano-Murillo (a.k.a Crafty Chica) shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to “graffiti” a beach towel using Tulip’s One-Step Tie-Dye kit. If you’ve got a tween around your house, this would be a fun project… Read more ...