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Lookie what she made: Large tote from old jeans

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shows the large tote bag she created from an old pair of jeans. She added leather hands (attached with rivets) and lined the interior of the roomy bag. There’s not a step-by-step tutorial,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: His & Hers Pajama Shorts

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of His & Hers Pajama Shorts, using an existing pair of pants or shorts as a size guide. Both versions have a contrast drawstring band. The men’s shorts have a small pocket on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bound buttonholes

January 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a bound buttonhole. It takes a few more steps than making a simple machine-stitched buttonhole, but the look is so much more polished. If you think it’s too complicated, take a look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scalloped pencil skirt

January 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says So shows how she created this fabulous scalloped pencil skirt. Love!! Get the tute. [photo from Mama Says So]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase toddler pajama pants

January 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Brandi from Crafty Girl Squared shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a vintage pillowcase to make a pair of pajama pants for a toddler. The fabric in a vintage pillowcase is typically very soft. And if… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sheer shirred scarf

January 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lightweight shirred scarf. Using elastic thread makes quick and easy work of the gathers that run the length of the scarf. I’m loving it in the sheer fabrics that she… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY snuggle blanket

January 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a snuggling blanket. You know, the large fleece blankets with sleeves? They’re really not so expensive to buy, but making one yourself means you have a greater choice of colors and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cleaning an older sewing machine

January 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Older sewing machines are fairly easy to find at thrift stores and yard sales. They’re usually inexpensive, but they may need some TLC. Sew Delish shows how to clean an older sewing machine to get them running at their best… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dolman top

January 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to make a dolman top. The drapey, slouchy shirt is super stylish. It turns out that it’s pretty easy to make as well. I have a mountain of chores in front of me today,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make toddler’s harem pants out of shirt sleeves

January 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Needle & Nest shares a tutorial at Prudent Baby showing how to make a pair of toddler’s harem pants out of… wait for it… sleeves from an adult’s button down shirt. What a clever idea!! The shape of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap Buster Pajama Pants with contrast waist

January 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Scrap Buster Pajama Bottoms for little kids. The contrast panel across the top is super cute, but it also allows her to cut the bottoms of the legs out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretch knit skirt with pieced stripes

January 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Ruffles n Such and Made It On Monday shows how to make a stretch knit skirt with big bold stripes running across it. The stripes are pieced from two different colors of knit fabric. I’m loving the black… Read more ...

Giveaway: Circa 1952 organic fat quarter set from Monaluna

January 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a stack of seven fat quarters from Monaluna’s Circa 1952 line. The fabrics are offered by Moona Fabrics They’re 100% organic cotton and are printed with low impact dyes. The retro-themed woodland prints will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elegant leather passport cover

January 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from Eva Foreva shows how to make a passport cover that is beautiful in its simplicity. Made from leather, it takes just a couple of seasms to sew it together. (If you can’t find real leather, you could also … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sprockets pincushion

January 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Cutting Corners College by Riley Blake Designs to find out how to make this cute Sprocket Pincushion. The pieced wedges are cut from small bits of fabric, so you pull out your scrap bin for this project. … Read more ...