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Tutorial: Expressionist Tee

November 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Alida from Alida Makes shows how to make her Expressionist Tee.  There’s no sewing required.  She uses a store-bought tee and paints the design on using fabric paints.  You could also use this design on a t-shirt or dress that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quickie scrappy fabric headband

November 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Marisa from Rae Gun shows a fun project for your trim and fabric scraps.  She turns them into a quick and easy headband.  The raw edges are in keeping with the scrappy look. It takes just one line of sewing. … Read more ...

Tip: Sewing perfect circles on a sewing machine

November 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If sewing a curved seam on a sewing machine is a challenge, then sewing a circle is a super challenge.  CraftStylish shares a reader’s tip for stitching perfect circles on a sewing machine.  Go to CraftStylish to read what it … Read more ...

Tutorial: Exposed zipper welt pocket

November 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create a zippered welt pocket.  The zipper teeth are exposed in the opening.  Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Magician’s hat applique pocket

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Craftstorming shows how she made this cute interactive applique for a young child’s shirt.  It’s a magician’s hat that doubles as a pocket that – abracadabra! – holds a little felt bunny softie.  The bunny is attached with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a chevron peplum top using a t-shirt pattern

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Cation Designs shows how to modify a basic t-shirt pattern to make a chevron peplum top.  She achieved the eyecatching chevron by cutting her pieces from a striped fabric.  The layout takes some planning to get all the… Read more ...

Giveaway: 7 yards of Michael Mille’s Tipsy Square canvas

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Project Anthologies.  They’ve got a 7 one-yard cuts of Michael Miller’s Tipsy Square canvas in a bright palette of blue, lime, red, orange, yellow, aqua, and turquoise!  Retail value is $105.  Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled nursing dress

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This dress by Charity from Say Grr Sewing is so pretty!  It has a long full skirt and a ruffled surplice (crossover) neck.  It also happens to be a nursing dress.  The surplice neck easily moves out of the way,… Read more ...

Idea file: Use playing cards to organize ribbons

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows her clever (and thrifty) way of organizing her ribbons.  She uses a deck of playing cards.  Go to her post to read more. [photo from Sew Many Ways]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Install a zipper in a floaty chiffon skirt

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how to add a zipper to a floaty chiffon skirt.  She actually installs it in the lining layer only, and lets the gathered chiffon cover it up.  The chiffon layer is full enough to… Read more ...

Idea file: Faur fur pockets

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co.   has been sharing photos of her kids’ handmade wardrobe.  Check out the awesome pockets on the jumper tunic she made for her daughter. L-O-V-E!!!   Faux fur pockets, squeeeal!! They’re a simple detai with huge… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion

November 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Deonn Stott from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion.  It’s like a fabric version of an old school wrist corsage.  The center of the gathered fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a metal zipper

November 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I have quite the stash of vintage zippers that I’ve scored from estate sales.  I always have a zipper on hand.  The only problem is, they’re rarely the right length for my project.  Sound familiar? If you have a metal… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a peasant blouse with no curved seams

November 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a peasant blouse.  This is such a versatile style for a top!  It can go dressy or casual depending on fabric choice and accessorizing.  You don’t need a pattern to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pinafore for a baby or little girl

November 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a pretty pinafore for a baby or little girl.  She gives it a contrast waistband and hem band.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from What’s Mummy Up To?]… Read more ...
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