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Tutorial: Upcycled cardigan pillow cover

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how she turned a favorite, but now worn out, cardigan into a cute new pillow cover. The buttons down the front maintain the character of the sweater. And the sweater knit is such a cozy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Detachable belt fanny pack made from an old purse

January 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can create a detachable belt fanny pack out of an old purse. The words “fanny pack” might cause some of us to flash back on our 80s childhoods, but rest assured that… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Denim Jeans tooth fairy pillow

January 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow that looks like it was made out of a tiny pair of jeans. She used denim fabric and topstitching to recreate the look of jeans in this small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired blouse refashion

January 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Little Did You Know shows how she refashioned a thrifted blouse to recreate the look on blouse from Anthropologie (no longer available for sale). She shortened the sleeves of the loose fitting blouse, turning the cuffs into tabs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled burlap bag

January 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Go to Steph Chows to find a tutorial showing how to make this cool bag out of a coffee sack and an old t-shirt. The construction is simple, with bias tape finishing the top edge and making the handles. It’s… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity sweater refashion

January 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

January is Refashion Month over at House of Estrela. Heather from Feather’s Flights guest blogs there with a tutorial showing how she created this maternity sweater out of a large sweater. The sweater was too big through the arms but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging dishtowel with a fabric topper

January 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Germana from Hobby di Stoffa shows how to make this lovely dishtowel

with a topper that buttons around a handle. She includes a free pattern for making the topper. She made the towel from honeycomb towel fabric

, cutting it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Superhero underpants for a doll

January 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make a pair of superhero underpants for a doll. This would be a great way to encourage potty training with a young child! The… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Big bow t-shirt

January 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to add a big bow like this one to the next t-shirt you make. You’ll put it on just before adding the neck binding. It’s a cute look for kids or adults. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Fringed Farmhouse Table Runner

January 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for making her Easy Fringed Table Runner. You can make one from 1/2 yard of decorator fabric, plus some fringe trim to stitch on the ends. Go to Positively Splendid to see how … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing small softie pieces

January 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Part of what makes tiny pieces difficult to sew, especially ones with tight curves, is that there’s not much fabric to hold on to while you’re guiding them under the needle. Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frozen-inspired dress

December 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how she made a dress inspired by the movie Frozen for her daughter, who will be performing a song from the movie in her school talent show. She used the circle skirt tutorial at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pouf Zippy Pouch with folded boxed corners

December 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Savannah from Oh So Pretty Diaries shares a tutorial for making her Pouf Zippy Pouch. Normally, boxed corners are made with a line of stitching perpendicular to the side and bottom seams, but for this pouch the boxy shape is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap wine gift bag

December 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make an easy burlap wine gift bag. Printed burlap adds color and shine to the simple bags. She made hers to give as Christmas gifts, but you could also use them as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Winter hat with ear flaps for an American Girl doll

December 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

AGDollFan shares a free pattern on her blog, Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll, to make a winter hat for an American Girl doll. It’s long over the ears to keep them warm, with braided ties at the… Read more ...