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Tutorial: Add a lace-up neckline to a crew neck tee

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to rework the neckline of a crewneck t-shirt to create a lace-up neckline instead. It makes a plain t-shirt into a tunic style top. She added fun heart fobs to the ends of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated heart Valentine’s pillow

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from V and Co. posts a tutorial on her blog for making this fun Valentine’s throw pillow. A giant pleated heart is reverse appliqued to the front of the square pillow. Get the tutorial. [photo from V and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twin zip pencil case

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make her twin zip pencil case. The large pouch has not one, but two, zippered pockets. The smaller pocket can hold pencils and crayons, and the larger one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn old sweater sleeves into a pair of fingerless gloves

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maker Mama shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recycle the sleeves of an old sweater into a pair of fingerless gloves. I love this idea for repurposing sweaters that are stained or damaged! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Handmade pillowcases needed

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katie from ktmade will be visiting her little sister in Rwanda soon. Her sister volunteers in a children’s ward in a hospital there, and wants to collect some handmade pillowcases to help brighten up the rather somber atmosphere. Her goal… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draped shawl cardigan

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a drapey knit cardigan with a shawl collar. This project started out as a sewing fail when the printed pattern she used created an ill-fitting garment. Luckily the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated and waterproof snow pants

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Is there anything more fun for a child than a snow day? Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants, perfect for keeping a child warm and dry during their hours of snow… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Whole Lotta Heart quilted hot pad

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make her Whole Lotta Heart quilted hot pad. The heart-shaped hot pad is quilted with Insul-Bright between the layers to help protect your hands from a hot pan. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a shower curtain

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

It can be difficult to find just the right shower curtain to match your bathroom decor. Why not make one yourself? Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to do it. And when you make it yourself, you can choose exactly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket tote with leather handles

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gabi from Bee-Inspired guest blogs at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to make a lined tote bag with leather handles. A large pocket across the front gives easy access to smaller items, and a snappy flap across the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion for the Pinterest addict

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Have you discovered Pinterest yet? If so, you’re probably spending hours browsing and pinning, and browsing and pinning some more. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial for a super cute Pin-terest pincushion. It wraps around your sewing machine and… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Bohemian Lampshade

February 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Check out this Bohemian lampshade cover that Laura from About Goodness made! It’s a gorgeous mix of fabric and lace and knitted panels. After you’re done drooling over the photos of her project, she gives some tips and tricks if… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reusable wet pad for a Swiffer

February 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I love using my Swiffer mop for quick clean-ups. (Because at my house, “quick” is the only kind of clean-up that happens!) But what I don’t love are the throw-away pads that go on my Swiffer. Kathy from Sew, Create, … Read more ...

Tutorial: Chair Bag for a child’s school desk

February 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tonya from The Crafty Mummy created a fabric bag that hangs on the back of her child’s chair at school. The large pouches are widely used by schools (including my daughter’s) as a way to store books and papers and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How To Add elbow patches to plain jacket or sweater

February 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Distractions recently popped over to guest blog at Clothed Much, and she shared a genuinely clever tutorial on how to add elbow patches to jackets and sweaters. This is one of those simple sewing upgrades that instantly makes… Read more ...