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Tutorial: Sushi roll chopstick holders

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make the cutest holders for your chopsticks. They’ve got a little sushi roll appliqued on the front of each one! Squeee! Get the tute. [photo fron Heidi in Lederhosen]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make-up brush roll

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from Centsational Girl shows how to make a roll-up organizer for make-up brushes. It has pockets to hold the various sizes of make-up brushes and rolls up for easy storage. Get the tutorial. [photo from Centsational Girl]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Vintage trimmed onesies

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lookie at these vintage trimmed onesies by Autie from iCandy Handmade! She made them by stitching vintage trim around the neck of a plain white onesie. I love this idea!!! And because it doesn’t take much trim to go around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece hammock for a small pet cage

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Weeks from Craft Nectar recently got a rat as a small pet for her daughter, and she made a fleece hammock to hang in his cage. Brilliant!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would work with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s jacket with cropped sleeves

April 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s jacket with cropped sleeves, perfect for spring layering. The pattern is for size 4T, but you could probably adjust it up or… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of sleep shorts from knit fabric

April 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cassandra from Cass Can Sew shows how to make a pair of sleep shorts out of knit fabric. Worn with a tank or soft t-shirt, they make comfy – and cute – sleepwear. (If you want to make a tank… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress variations

April 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Pillowcase dresses for Dress A Girl Around The World are the subject of this month’s sew-along at Hopeful Threads. Pam from Threading My Way has already made some and shares photos of the dresses she made on her blog. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s bathrobe from a thrifted sweater

April 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick explains how she made a bathrobe for her child out of a thrifted sweater. And did I mention it’s cashmere? How awesome is that! Get the how-to at Sew Country Chick.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt tea playset

April 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt tea playset. The set includes felt tea bags and a wooden box to hold then. Think of all the cups of tea that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric peonies

April 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ez from Creature Comforts shows how to make fabric peonies with petals that curve and curl just like the ones on real peonies. They’d make lovely gift toppers, hair accessories, or brooches. Get the tutorial. [via Craft] [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woodland Cottage Pincushion

April 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Linday from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Woodland Cottage Pincushion. The scalloped roof is the cutest!! Get the tutorial. [photo from the Riley Blake Designs blog]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Creating a neckline that doesn’t reveal too much

April 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I usually play it safe when I draft or alter a neckline. I’m so afraid that I’ll end up having it plunge down to my navel, or showing off my very functional bra straps that I end up with one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute dish towels to match your kitchen decor

April 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a cute dish towel to match your kitchen decor. She uses waffle cotton to make the towel, but you could also start with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic tote bag

April 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Susan from MoonThirty shows how to make a basic tote bag. You can use it to carry groceries, library books, just about anything that needs carrying. Her tote will become the basis of her Rock the Tote series, which will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ombre ruffled dress for little girls

April 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Oh, the ruffles that are going on right now at See Kate Sew! Kirstin & Jordan from Kojo Designs guest blog in the Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make their Rows of Ruffles dress for… Read more ...