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Tutorial: Fancy Nancy dress for Halloween or dress-up

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Fancy-Nancy-Dress-TutorialMarissa from Rae Gun Ramblings  shows how to make a little girl’s Fancy Nancy costume, whether for Halloween or just pretend dress-up.  And it IS a fancy costume, with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt.  It uses a… Read more ...

Abby gives 5 tips for sewing teachers

September 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

sewingteachertipsAbby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction gives some tips for teaching people how to use their sewing machine.  (That’s right, in addition to the blog and her book and her … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Use a twin needle to hem knit fabrics

September 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How-to-use-a-Twin-Needle-Does hemming a knit  fabric get you down?  Hate those wavy hems? A twin needle may be the answer.  Deby from Sew So Easy guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a video tutorial showing how to use a twin… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pink Lemonade Romper for baby girls

September 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

pinklemonadeChelsea from Get Your Crap Together shares a free pattern for making her Pink Lemonade Romper for baby girls.  It has a shirred elastic waist and ruffled sleeves.  Her free pattern makes a size 6 month romper.  If you need… Read more ...

Free pattern: Faux fur ear flap hat

September 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

earflaphatErin from Sewbon is over at The Sewing Rabbit today with a free pattern for this faux fur ear flap hat.  The fur is stylish but also warm, and those long flaps will keep your ears covered in cold winter… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cat masks for Halloween and other dress-up

September 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

cat mask diy costume4Rachel from Imagine Gnats made cat masks for her daughters’ Halloween costumes, and she shares the pattern on her blog.  It comes in two versions, and you can use the pattern in three ways:  Stitch it out of felt (most… Read more ...

Tutorial: Whim of Trim bag

September 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew Can Do Whim of Trim Bag1The simple lines of this Whim of Trim bag by Cheryl form Sew Can Do make the trim the superstar design element.  The body of the bag is made from a denim outer layer and a solid red lining.  Red… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper bag with classic purse styling

September 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

coachbabybagKirstin at Kojo Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a Coach-inspired diaper bag.  She made it for her sister, who wanted a diaper bag that had classic styling and looked more like a purse, but still had all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double Skein Yarn Bag

September 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Double Skein Yarn BagThis Double Skein Yarn Bag by Niki from Roonie Ranching would make an awesome gift for a knitty friend.  Or for yourself, if your crafty skills include knitting or crochet.  It’s a drawstring sack (easy to sew!) with the addition… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece robot and alien Halloween costumes

September 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

fleece costumesVictoria from Vixen Made shows how to make easy fleece robot and alien Halloween costumes.  The two costumes are constructed in much the same way.  At their core, they’re each a square tunic and matching hat.  It’s the details she … Read more ...

Free pattern: Turtle softie

September 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

purl-turtle-600-5Over at The Purl Bee, you can download a free pattern for making this sweet turtle softie.  A tutorial shows how to sew it together.  They give her a turtle shell from a floral cotton lawn, arms and legs and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Festive fabric bunting

September 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bunting-main-imfeelincraftyLouise Wackerman fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew, showing how to make a festive fabric bunting.  You can make them in seasonal colors (warm hues for autumn, etc.) to make a holiday decoration.  Or,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tribal-inspired vinyl bottomed drawstring bags

September 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

vinylbottombagMelanie at The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a drawstring bag with a faux leather bottom.  She makes them trendy with a tribal-inspired quilting cotton for the top portion.  They have boxed bottoms and are fully lined.  The faux… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a hidden travel pocket in a skirt or pants

September 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

5393 Hey there, fellow travelers! Let’s chat about a nifty sewing project that can make your journeys a bit more secure and convenient: adding a hidden pocket to your clothing. Why Consider a Hidden Pocket? During my travels, especially in bustling… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute burlap Halloween treat bags

September 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

burlaptreatbagsThese burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up.  You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed.  They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute… Read more ...
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