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Using vintage fabrics in your sewing projects

May 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

As I clean through the piles in my sewing studio, I’m realizing exactly how much vintage fabric I have hoarded. I think I’m much better at acquiring the vintage fabrics than actually using them in projects. Are you in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric football made for tossing

May 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Joel from Made By Joel, and author of Made To Play, shows how to sew up a fabric football. He stuffed it with strips of old t-shirt fabric rather than a polyester stuffing in order to give it… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt dress with a sweetheart neck

May 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ari from Max California guest blogs over Shaffer Sisters with a tutorial showing how to make her 12 Parsecs Dress. It’s a t-shirt mini-dress with a retro sweetheart neckline. Love!! Go to her tutorial. [photo from Max California on Shaffer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tablecloth weights

May 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Alexandra from Kalinka Handmade shows how to make tablecloth weights. They clip the bottom of a tablecloth to keep it from blowing away when you’re dining outside. The ones she made are shaped like fish, but you could sew them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roomy summer tote bag

May 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Bridgit from Wag Doll made a new summer tote bag for herself. The striped fabric came from a table runner that she fussy cut so that the printed words would appear on the front of her bag. She shares a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scalloped sunglass case

May 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a pretty scalloped sunglass case. They don’t take much fabric to make, so you can use up some of your scraps of favorite fabrics. Go to her blog for a pattern and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add tuxedo stripes to a skirt

May 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The difference between a plain pencil skirt and a tuxedo skirt is just a couple of strips of contrast down the side. Kristina J. shows how you can update a plain skirt to give it the tuxedo stripes, in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Replace a doll stroller seat

May 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When a doll stroller is looking past its prime, it’s usually due to the fabric seat fading or ripping. (At my house, it was the result of my daughter trying to sit in her doll’s stroller…) Living Well Spending Less… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed tote bag

May 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to make a fringed tote bag. The outside is covered in fringed trim. It’s fully lined, with a small patch pocket on the inside to hold a phone or keys. Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pillowcase purse

May 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Got It At Goodwill shows how to make a purse out of a pair of thrifted pillowcases and a set of purse handles. She says it’s the “easiest purse ever.” You can make it with just a few… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dining room chair cushions

May 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ohhh, how I am wanting these chair cushions for my dining room!! Larissa from mmmcrafts made them and so they’re sitting in her dining room right now instead of mine. BUT, she shares a tutorial on her blog so I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit Loops Dress for little girls

May 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs calls this dress her Knit Loops Dress. It’s an A-line play dress for her little girl, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It gets its name from the loops of knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gingham bow sunglass case

May 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this gingham sunglass case with a big bow at the opening. It’s part of her Gingham Style series. The case is padded with two layers of interfacing to help protect the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Berry basket pincushion

May 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

A Pumpkin and a Princess shows how to make this adorable pincushion, using a berry basket, a bit of pleated trim, and a square of fabric in a cheery summer print. Go to her blog for the tutorial. [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered flip flops

May 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How cool are these zippered flip flops?! Laura from The Experimental Home shows how to make them. All you need is a pair of inexpensive flip flops, a couple of matching zippers, and a needle and thread. Go to her … Read more ...