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Tutorial: Make a summer top from a pillow sham

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls made this cute little top out of a pillow sham. The white pillowcase with a ruffled eyelet hem makes a lovely summer top. The ruffle around the opening on the pillow sham easily becomes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Runway-inspired metallic shorts

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I don’t know that metallics have ever truly gone out of style, but they’re certainly seeing a resurgence lately. Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made a pair of metallic shorts for himself. The look is inspired… Read more ...

Tutorial: See-through zippered purse pouch

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Megan from The Homes I Have Made guest blogs over at Positively Splendid today, showing how to make a see-through zippered pouch. You can use them to hold all types of small items, from kids’ toys to snacks to toiletries,… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY leather purse handles

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Have you noticed how expensive purse hardware is? While there are some pieces of hardware you’re just stuck buying, there are others that you can make yourself, like these leather handles. Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how. They’re actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self-binding baby blanket with mitered corners

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how to make a baby blanket with mitered corners. The back layer is cut larger than the front so the extra fabric on the back will wrap around and frame the smaller… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY wired fabric headbands

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a wired fabric headband. The fabric makes a pretty headband, and the wire inside helps it keep its shape and prevents slipping. You’ll need only 1/8 yard of fabric plus some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop sewing notion organizer

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how she made an organizer for her sewing tools in an embroidery hoop. The hoop frames a set of fabric pockets so you can hang it on the wall. She gives dimensions to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: French seam pillowcase for a standard bed pillow

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

New pillowcases, especially in fun colors, sure can freshen up your bed linens. Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty! shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make a pillowcase for a standard bed pillow. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Camp Chair Bag

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If an outside activity involves sitting down, you’re most likely doing so in a folding camp chair. And why not? They’re inexpensive and fold up small and are fairly comfortable. One thing they don’t have, though, is any place to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Versa Skirt, a skirt to wear three ways

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Versa Skirt, a skirt that can be worn three ways – a maxi skirt, a high waisted skirt, or a strapless dress. All three are beautiful looks for summertime wear. Her… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tropical handstitched applique t-shirt

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to add a tropical handstitched stitched applique to a plain t-shirt. She used a white shirt with heather gray shapes. Contrast handstitching adds a hint of color. She includes templates for the designs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a summer top from a pillow sham

Tutorial: Runway-inspired metallic shorts

Tutorial: See-through zippered purse pouch

Tutorial: DIY leather purse handles

Tutorial: Self-binding baby blanket with mitered corners

Tutorial: DIY wired fabric headbands

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop sewing notion organizer

Tutorial: French seam pillowcase for a standard bed pillow

Tutorial: Camp Chair Bag

Tutorial: Versa Skirt, a skirt to wear three ways

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tropical handstitched applique t-shirt

Tutorial: Weekender tote from woven rugs

Cool idea: Use plastic bags to stuff an outdoor pillow

Tutorial: Easy gathered and tufted round pillow cover

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a shirred maxi dress