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Free pattern: Jumbo zakka owl softie or pillow

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Lisa’s Craft Blog shares a free pattern for making a jumbo-sized Zakka Owl Stuffie. He’s so cute!! And at 1 foot tall, he’s big enough to be a decorative pillow, too. Get the pattern and tutorial. Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned sweater dress with gathered skirt and flower embellishment

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick made this sweet (and warm) winter dress for her daughter out of an adult sized sweater, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s gathered at the waist and is accented with … Read more ...

Freebie: Circle skirt measurement calculator

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A circle skirt is super easy to make except for one step, and that’s figuring out how big to cut the circle. Patty from The Snug Bug helps out with this complicated step with a downloadable Excel spreadsheet that does… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a monster gift card holder

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Marrissa from Rae Gun Ramblings guest blogs at The Ivy Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make a cute little monster softie that also happens to hold a gift card. You can make one from small bits of fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laminated cotton messenger bag

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make a messenger bag out of laminated cotton. The wipe-clean surface would make a GREAT diaper bag, but it would also be awesome as a book bag. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished Valentine’s cardigan with tulle trim

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from My Happily Ever After and Distractions shows how to make a cute embellished cardigan for Valentine’s Day, with tulle trim and heart elbow patches. The look is inspired by a designer cardigan (Vera Wang), but her version trades… Read more ...

Tutorial: Terry cloth burp rag

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Couple shows how to make a terry cloth burp rag. The absorbant terry cloth is back with a soft flannel. A set of these would make such a nice gift for a new baby! Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew felt pom pom headband

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Sew. Craft. Create. shows how to make her 3 Minute Headband with a rolled felt pom pom. It’s quick, easy project with no sewing required, and it turns out so cute!! Get the tute. [photo from Sew. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered circle skirt from knit fabric

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a layered circle skirt from knit fabric. She made it for her daughter, but I’m thinking I need to make a skirt like this for myself!! The design is so cute, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to determine the length to cut your curtain fabric

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I find making window treatments to be stressful. The actual sewing is easy, though the seams tend to be looooong. What stresses me out is all that math you have to do to figure out what length to cut the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt dahlia bloom

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a felt dahlia bloom. The felt flower is full of dimensional petals and would be lovely as a hair accessory or brooch. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twisted tulle bubble skirt for little girls

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt – with a twist. Literally. The tulle overskirt has a fun little twist to it. She calls it her Twist… Read more ...

Giveaway: Pellon bagmaking goodies

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do is giving away a bundle of Pellon bag making goodies. One of her readers will win 2 yards each of : –SF101 Shape-Flex®. 100% cotton woven fusible interfacing. 20” wide. –987F Pellon® Fusible Fleece. 100%… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy adjustable no-slip fabric bookmark

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tyra from Domessticated shows how to make her Easy, Adjustable No-Slip Fabric Bookmark. It wraps all the way around the book so it doesn’t slip out and lose your place. It’s made with just a scrap of fabric, a hair… Read more ...

Read all about it: Masking tape as an unconventional sewing tool

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The notions wall at the fabric store isn’t the only place you can find helpful sewing tools. There are all kinds of sewing tools and gadgets to be found in unconventional items. For example, Rikka from Ricochet and Away! uses… Read more ...