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Tutorial: Make a tunic dress out of a jersey knit bedsheet

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Mensch T’s shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this t-shirt tunic out of a jersey knit bedsheet. It’s quick to sew and can be worn several different ways depending on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knitting needle roll

January 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knitting needle roll. The fabric organizer has tall narrow pockets for holding knitting needles. If knitting isn’t your thing, you can easily adjust the pattern to hold crochet… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a tube pillow

January 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shari from Fresh Crayons shows how to make a tube pillow. A long round pillow can make a pretty accent for your bedding set. It’s also a good shape for reading or watching TV while laying down in bed. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Smart bag with vinyl accents

January 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make this smart bag with vinyl accents. The design inspired by a similar bag from Talbot’s (no longer available), though her version is made to be more durable than the inspiration bag. … Read more ...

2012 After Christmas Sew-Along at Sew Much 2 Luv

December 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew Much 2 Luv is hosting her 2012 After Christmas Sew-Along. It begins January 2 and will run for 4 weeks. Besides the satisfaction of finally getting some sewing done after the crazy whirlwind holiday schedule, there’s also a chance… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a messenger bag for school

December 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how she made a messenger bag for her little sis who is heading off to college. This is such an awesome bag for school! She designed the bag so her sister… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix for a shirtdress that’s too small through the hips

December 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sown Brooklyn had a favorite shirtdress that fit through the top but was too small through the hips. (This is the story of my life!) To make it fit, she used fabric from the long sleeves to add fabric to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl pot holder

December 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beaquilter guest blogs at Sew We Quilt with a tutorial showing how to make an owl pot holder. The owl face and wings are pieced from circles and squares. She used a die cutter to cut all of the circles,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reshape a straight skirt to a pencil skirt

December 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Valerie from Beehive Chic shows how she reshaped a straight skirt to create a pencil skirt instead. Her project was inspired by a designer skirt with a $1000 price tag. (No, the 3 zeros in that number are not a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a toddler’s apron from a Dollar Store pot holder and dish towel

December 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Seamingly Smitten shows how to make an apron for a toddler out of items you can pick up at the dollar store. The bib is made from a pot holder, and the apron from a dish towel. Ruffled fabric or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron welt pockets

December 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Patty from The SnugBug created this fabulous chevron pocket detail for her Lotus Blossom Skirt. She shares a tutorial telling how she did created this swoony (yes, I made up that word) welt pocket. She also gives a run-down on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater

December 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beth Huntington shares a tutorial at Refashion Co-op showing how to make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater. This would be a great project for a sweater that has staining or damage. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled zippered pouch

December 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a ruffled zippered pouch. This is such a cute little bag! And it’s fully lined, too. Get the tutorial. [photo from Punk Projects]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Long sleeved tee to a one shouldered ruffle shirt

December 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to turn an every day long-sleeved tee into a cute top you could wear for a night out on the town. She removes one of the two sleeves, turning into a one shoulder… Read more ...

Read all about it: Practicing basic stitches on your new sewing machine

December 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Did Santa bring you a shiny new sewing machine for Christmas? If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, your first few seams may not be all straight and pretty. Don’t worry – Ashley from Make It and Love It… Read more ...