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Tutorial: Sew a bow tie from a modern print

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Bowtie-photoboothThough a traditional accessory, a man’s bow tie needn’t only be made from a traditional fabric print.  AlwaysMod (the Marimekko blog) shares a tutorial showing how to sew a DIY bow tie, and shows it done up in a variety… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scrap fabric Easter eggs

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

1-eggs-in-bowlAnn from The Velvet Aubergine shows how to use fabric scraps to make a basket full of colorful eggs.  They’re the same size as real eggs, but they’ll never go bad and they’re friendlier for young hands to play with. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Galaxy painted cutoff shorts

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DIYgalaxyshortsJustine from Sew Country Chick shows a cool idea for cut off shorts.  Give them the galaxy treatment!  This is a no-sew project.  All you need is a pair of cutoff shorts and some fabric paint.  Go to Sew Country … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffle bib apron for girls

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

apronAngelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how she made this Anthropologie-inspired apron for her daughter.  The ruffle bib and contrasting skirt (with piped waistband, yum!) look like perfectly coordinated seprates.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from JoJo & Eloise]… Read more ...

Tip: Strengthen a tissue paper pattern so it will last longer

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Fusible tissue titleThe tissue paper that most sewing patterns are printed is not made for the long haul.  Use it once or twice, and that tissue paper starts to rip.  Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts tells how she strengthens her tissue paper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt business card wallet

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bizcardcasemainOh My! Handmade Goodness shows how to make a simple business card wallet.  It’s made from two layers of felt, with an elastic strap to  keep it closed.  Go to Oh My! Handmade Goodness for the tute. [via Craftgawker… Read more ...

Tutorial: Composition notebook cover with elastic strap

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Fabric Notebook Cover Tutorial for standard composition notebooks_thumbMelanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a tutorial for making a composition book cover.  The fabric cover slips around the hard cardboard covers and has an elastic strap to keep it closed.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Crafty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s shirt, woman’s fitted tee refashion

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

mens shirt refashionMegan from Brassy Apple shows how you can add a button up shirt placket and collar to a women’s fitted t-shirt.  She also adds the shoulder yokes and front patch pocket.  She keeps the edges raw for an unfinished, DIY… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow zippers pouch

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

rainbow-Zipper-PouchJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this happy rainbow zippered pouch.  The bag is made entirely from zippers, all of them functional.  You can unzip any one of them to get inside the pouch. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Metallic faux leather & neon purse

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

IMG_5247-001Kirstin from kojodesigns combined metallic faux leather and a scrap of bright pink satin to create this wrap front bag.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the how-to. Create Your Own Metallic Faux Leather Neon Purse:… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hungry Bunny zippered pouch

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

hungrybunnyOh, how I am loving this Hungry Bunny zippered pouch!  He’s got mismatchy button eyes and a wide zippered mouth.  You can make it with or without a long strap to carry it like a small purse.  It’s by Ashley… Read more ...

Tutorial: Update a cardigan with a faux leather yoke

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

yokeAuna Kay from la vie en rose shows how she updated a plain cardigan by giving it a faux suede yoke and elbow patches.  Check out how she used clear Con-Tact paper to make her pattern.  Go to her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl lace leggings

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

laceleggings1Nikki from The Salty Pineapple used a decorative netting to make these lacy leggings for her young daughter.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  Go to her tute. [photo from The Salty Pineapple]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lower a top’s back neckline to make it reversible

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How to make a shirt reversible-055Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how she lowered the back neckline of a lace-backed top.  With the small change to the neckline, the top is now front/back reversible.  Go to her tute to see how to do it.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl dress with faux necklace

March 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

necklace2Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how she made this little girl dress with a faux necklace.  The “necklace” is actually strips of neon knit fabric stitched down around the neckline.  Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo… Read more ...
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