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Tutorial: Take in a boxy sweatshirt with a zipper on the back

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Cotton & Curls used a zipper insertion to remove extra width from a boxy sweatshirt. She didn’t actually cut the fabric, so the zipper just makes a big pleat in the back. I love this! It gives the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Punk-inspired dripping pocket

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Max from Max California shows how she created the dripping pocket for a t-shirt. Love!! The shirt was part of a punk rock-inspired outfit she made for her entry into the recent Boys’ Week challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Close a pillow (or softie) hole with an invisible ladder stitch

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a close a pillow opening with a handstitch that’s virtually invisible. It’s called a ladder stitch. It’s also often used when closing up stuffing holes on a softie. Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Valentine’s sweater with an edge

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to create a no-sew Valentine’s sweater that’s got an edge. She created a giant heart shape out of safety pins. Technically, there is some sewing involved with the handstitched “XO” at the bottom,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Butterfly sleeve tunic

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oh, how my tweenish daughter would love this butterfly sleeve tunic that Ashley from Make It and Love It made! Happy news for me, she shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Even happier news for me, it’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintucked dress bodice

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheryl from Sew Much Ado guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make add pintucks to a bodice. This is such a pretty detail for a dress! Go to her … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt hoodie

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! –… Read more ...

Idea file: Desperate times pattern weights

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With sets of pattern weights available at the fabric store, or all the cute DIY versions floating out there in the blogosphere, we might forget that pattern weights are just something heavy you put down on a pattern to keep … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt heart treat pouch

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a simple felt heart pouch. You can fill it with treats and hang it on a doorknob or coat hook. The edges won’t fray so there’s no need to finish them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrunchy button scarf

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dana from MADE shows how you can create this cute scrunchy button scarf. The gathers down the center are made with elastic thread shirring, so you’ll need a relatively lightweight fabric such as a quilting cotton, knit fabric, flannel, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pin and chain clutch closure

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and SewSet shows how to make a cool pin and chain closure for a clutch purse. You can make one using some standard jewelry making supplies (chain, pliers, and large pin). Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: Framed pegboard organization for your sewing space

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshows how to make a framed pegboard to help organize your sewing or craft room. I have one hanging in my studio (sans frame) and it keeps all my tools within sight and easy reach, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flanged pillow sham with pieced stripes

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade hares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a flanged pillow sham. The striped pattern is actually pieced from two fabrics. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Maureen Cracknell on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round cushion with ruched sides

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make a round cushion with ruched sides. It’s gorgeous in a bright floral from Jennifer Pagnelli’s Happy Land line, but it would also be pretty in just about any print – or even a solid. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Removable fringe for suede moccasins

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ankle moccasins look mostly the same now as they did when I was a kid. The soft suede ankle boot with fringe around the ankle is a classic. Liz from Cotton & Curls gives them a modern twist by making… Read more ...