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Tutorial: Serging in the round without an unsightly finish

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Palak from Make It Handmade answers a reader’s question about serging around a circle, specifically about how to avoid an unsightly ending as you serge off of the circle. Find out what to do at Make It Handmade. [photo… Read more ...

Join the convo: Pattern testing in sewing books

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shares an honest and eye-opening discussion of pattern testing (or the lack of) in sewing books. One would assume that all of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage placemat bag

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make this cool bag out of a couple of vintage linen placemats and some bamboo handles. If you can’t find placemats you like, you could always use some yardage instead. Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little kid owl costume from repurposed fabric

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kiki and Company guest blogs in the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how she made this owl costume for her daughter that’s pure fabulousness. Not only is it a gorgeous costume, but she… Read more ...

Project Runway fun – a new bingo card, an interview with Kooan, and a giveaway

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sewn Studio has three treats this week for Project Runway fans. The first is a new bingo card to go along with next week’s episode. The second is an interview with the quirky but utterly adorable Kooan. His written responses… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-Minute Square Circle Skirt

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Square Circle skirt. It’s made like a circle skirt, but the outer edge is a square instead of a circle. It’s a quick sew – she can do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add extra width to a jeans waistband without it showing

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how she added a little extra width to a jeans waistband. She hid the extra fabric under the jeans label so it doesn’t show at all. Get the tutorial to see how she did … Read more ...

Idea file: Sheer sides t-shirt refashion

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I am loving this t-shirt refasion by OhByGolly She took a t-shirt that was soft but didn’t fit the way she liked, and added sheer panels to the sides. The extra fabric gave it a loose, flowy shape, and the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Gatsby or newsboy hat for little boys

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a Gatsby (newsboy) hat for a little boy. Go to her blog for the free pattern. [photo from Melly Sews]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Doggie drying towel

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Check out this doggie drying towel over at Sew4Home! Made from an absorbent store-bought towel, it’s been cut and resewn to give it large pockets on either end to keep you dry while you’re drying off your dog. Great idea! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a pop of color underneath a split shoulder seam

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she added a pop of color to a t-shirt with split shoulder seams. Now, instead of her bare shoulders peeking out, you see a pop of color. Get the tute on her blog… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked little boy pants

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’m loving these color blocked little boy pants that Blue Eyed Freckle made! They’re made from a pair of solid color pants, plus some contrasting fabric in a similar weight. It’s a cute look for little boys, but it’s also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monster claw gloves for a Halloween costume

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Salsa Pie shares a tutorial over at The Southern Institute showing how to turn a pair of gloves into… CLAWS!!! Don’t worry – the sharp claws are actually just triangles of felt so no one will get hurt. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tulle layering pettiskirt that peeks at the hem

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a tulle pettiskirt to give extra shaping to a full skirt or dress. She made hers a little longer than the skirt so it will peek out the bottom. It’s a… Read more ...

Video: Applique on an embroidery machine

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You might think that an embroidery machine can only do embroidery motifs. But it can also do applique. It takes a few additional steps to add and then stitch around the fabric applique. Prudent Baby posts a video showing the… Read more ...