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Read all about it: Abby’s favorite sewing tool

March 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of the soon-to-be-released Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, dishes on her favorite sewing tool. What is it, you ask? Why, it’s the ball point awl. She uses it when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls

March 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to make her Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls. It’s an empire waist sundress with a ruffled and buttoned panel pieced into the skirt. Tie should straps allow it to grow with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two Sweet Reversible Apron

March 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two Sweet Reversible Apron. She used coordinating prints and solids from the Baking Bunnies line from Timeless Treasures. At the end of her tutorial, she has… Read more ...

Idea file: Fix for a backwards zipper, no ripping and no resewing

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery stitched a zipper into a jacket she’s making – only to realize that she had put it in backwards. The zipper pull was on the inside of the jacket! Rather than ripping and resewing the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Fabric covered Easter eggs

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can whip up an Easter basket full of eggs in your favorite fabric prints. Or perhaps you’d like to add a loop to make an ornament for an egg tree? Underneath the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked leather zippered pouch

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Sew Chatty shows how she made this leather zippered pouch. The color blocking and applique was inspired by a similar pouch by Fossil. Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from Sew Chatty]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric dog bone toy

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Crafting a Green World shares a free pattern for making a fabric dog bone toy. She says it’s “semi-indestructable” thanks to the top stitching around the edges. It’s quick to sew up. Why not make up a stack… Read more ...

Idea file: Vintage scarf and chambray shirt

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Gypsie Sister uses a vintage scarf to add these floral panels to the sides of a plain chambray shirt. The result is gorgeous! Go to her blog to read more. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cut-out t-shirt refashion

March 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how she added these cool cut-outs to a plain long-sleeved tee. No sewing is required. All the magic happens with cutting and weaving the t-shirt fabric. Go to her blog for the tutorial. Looking for … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Felt bunny Easter egg cosy

March 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The floppy-eared felt bunny holds an Easter egg under his body. Michelle from Molly Moo shares a free pattern to make this cute Easter egg cosy. Her version is made from felt, but you could also make him out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky whale softie

March 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Whale, whale, whale… what do we have here? (Sorry for the Monday morning awful pun!) Shannon from googiemomma shares a free pattern for making this cute whale softie. The top of his body is made from a soft minky faux… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew glitter stripe tee

March 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can make a glitter stripe t-shirt. No sewing is required, as you’ll use fabric paint and glitter to make the stripes on a purchased tee. Get the tutorial on her blog.… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Bunny silhouette softie

March 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a bunny silhouette softie. Go to her blog for the pattern and tute. [photo from The Crafty Cupboard] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a softie from a child’s outgrown t-shirt

March 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE has a solution for when your child outgrows his favorite t-shirt. Turn it into a softie. Love it!! Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from MADE] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a bunch of fabric carrots

March 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Clare from Clare’s Craft Room shows how you can sew up a bunch of fabric carrots. They’d be cute for Easter or for a child’s play kitchen. Go to her blog for the tutorial. [photo from Clare’s Craft Room]… Read more ...