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Tutorial: All You Need Is Love Valentine’s banner

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a Valentine’s banner that spells out the phrase, “all you need is love,” on felt and fabric flowers. Total cuteness! I love that sentiment, but if you needed a shorter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up an iPad sleeve

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an iPad sleeve. The envelope style sleeve has a snap closure to keep your iPad snug in place. Batting between the lining and the outer fabric helps protect it… Read more ...

It’s new: ABC – 123 Fabric Flashcards video workshop and pattern

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini announces the release of her ABC – 123 Fabric Flashcards video workshop and pattern. She created the fabric flashcards as an alternative to the paper flashcards that her son kept. The fabric flashcards won’t get… Read more ...

Free pattern: Clutch purse with magnetic snap

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Our sister site, CraftBits, has tons of how-tos for the DIY crowd. Recently added is a pattern for making a small clutch purse with a magnetic snap closure. A small strap makes it easy to carry around your wrist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron pencil skirt from striped fabric

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this pencil skirt with a stunning chevron design. No, she didn’t use fabric printed with a chevron design. She cut and pieced a striped fabric… Read more ...

Free pattern: Eye mask

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Notes from a Red Kitchen shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an eye mask. The soft fabric mask slides over your eyes and is held in place with a thin elastic strap. Make one for yourself,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boho maxi dress

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a strapless maxi dress with boho style. The long full dress has a tall ruffle at the bottom and an easy elastic casing across the top. Use a scarf or belt … Read more ...

Freebie: Soft Kokeshi Doll printable

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a free printable on her blog for making this super cute Kokeshi Doll. You can print the panels directly onto fabric using your inkjet printer and printable fabric. Because all of the features are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a quick lining to a sheer shirt

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I have a handful of sheer shirts in my closet that I never wear. I love the cut and design of the shirts, but I can’t stand wearing tops that show my bra lines. I feel so… exposed. And frankly,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric book earring organizer

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Hanni from Hannicraft created this clever fabric book as an earring organizer. You attach your earrings to the “pages” inside the book. This is a great idea for storing a lot of earrings in a small space! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peg Apron with a pocket to hold clothespins

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial for making her Peg Apron. The half-apron has a large pocket in just the right spot to keep your clothespins handy while you’re hanging clothes out to dry on the line. Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reading cushion for a young child

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sew Is Me created a special cushion for her young daughter to sit on while reading her books, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It includes a handle on one side so she can … Read more ...

Cool idea: Very Hungry Caterpillar softie with removable food

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she used some of the novelty Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric to make this sweet toy for her young son. It’s a large caterpillar softie, and a set of pictures of the foods he… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered cardigan

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how she made this tiered cardigan. It’s made from a lightweight jersey knit fabric, with strips of fabric layered down the front. Her layers are left flat, but you could use ruffles instead if… Read more ...

Cool idea: Button clusters for flowers

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer fromTwo Butterflies shares a cool idea on her blog for dressing up a plain cardigan. She replaced the individual buttons down the front with clusters of small buttons grouped to look like flowers. How cute is that!! Read … Read more ...