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Tutorial: Studded bleached cutoffs from “mom” jeans

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made these bleached and studded cutoffs out of a pair of thrifted high waisted jeans. Who knew “mom” jeans could look this cool? Go to her blog for the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a serger to gather fabric

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Did you know you can use a serger to gather fabric? Assuming you’re using a four-thread stitch, you’ll end up with two rows of stitching with just one pass. And the top edge will be finished, too. Leslie from The … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated and pieced table runner

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated and pieced table runner. The difference in texture between the plain squares and the pleated squares creates a tone on tone checkerboard design. It’s beautiful out of the linen they used, but you… Read more ...

Tutorial: J Crew inspired nautical tee

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Julie from Doe a Deery shows how to make a J Crew inspired nautical tee. She starts with a striped tee (easy enough to find at discount stores) and adds the little anchor applique. Go to her blog for the … Read more ...

Idea file: Use Sharpies to embellish plain onesies

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delia from Delia Creates shares a quick and easy way to personalize a plain onesie. Doodle it with Sharpies! She used the permanent markers to create simple all over patterns on the plain white onesies. My fave is the one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sunglass case

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Diane from Diane’s Vintage Zest shares a free pattern for making a sunglass case. It opens down the long side, with a simple elastic loop and button closure. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Diane’s Vintage Zest]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chocolate bunny softie

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a softie version of the classic chocolate Easter bunny. There’s no biting this guy’s ears off! Instead of actual chocolate, he’s made from a soft brown velour. Go to her tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Business card wallet with snap closure

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make business card wallets with snap closures. Her tutorial includes two different versions of the snap: a tabbed snap clsoure, and a flat front (no tab) snap closure. Go to her … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern for making her Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants. This is the pattern she used to make pants for her own baby boy. The cuffs keep the pants legs down on the ankles, where they’re supposed to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Studded bleached cutoffs from “mom” jeans

Tutorial: Use a serger to gather fabric

Tutorial: Pleated and pieced table runner

Tutorial: J Crew inspired nautical tee

Idea file: Use Sharpies to embellish plain onesies

Free pattern: Sunglass case

Tutorial: Chocolate bunny softie

Tutorial: Business card wallet with snap closure

Free Sewing pattern: Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants

Tutorial: Gathered Round Basket in 3 sizes

Tutorial: Twisted wire Easter bunny ears

Tutorial: Little girl’s polka dot dress refashioned from a button down shirt

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a t-shirt that’s too short

Tutorial: Duck hooded towel

Tutorial: Printed ribbon embellished burp cloths