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Tutorial: Valentine appliqued kitchen towel

January 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to add a pretty Valentine’s applique to a kitchen towel. Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from The Sewing Loft] Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects… Read more ...

Idea file: Doll skirt tutorial inspires a child’s Valentine’s outfit

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been known to use tutorials for little girl outfits to make cool clothes for my daughter’s 18″ doll. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs did the opposite. She was inspired by a tutorial for making a doll skirt, but… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Back seat car cover and organizer for road trips

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve taken kids on a road trip, you know what havoc they can wreak on the back seat. Crayons, papers, snacks strewn everywhere. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has a solution. It’s a seat cover and organizer to protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated tulle sleeve detail

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a fun pleated tulle sleeve detail. Get the tute. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny security blanket

January 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this bunny security blanket as a special gift for a brand new baby. Isn’t the cutest? She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Birthday Girl cardigan

January 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa fromLBG Studioshares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made the yellow cardigan that was part of her winning Birthday Girl look (for the Party Dress remix challenge). This is such a smart… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy camera strap cover

January 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ruby from Zaaberry made a pretty new cover for her camera strap, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just a few straight seams to complete. The cover is stitched to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a little girl’s kimono style cardigan or dress

January 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda and Jaime from Prudent Baby share a video tutorial showing how you can make this kimono style cardigan for a young child out of an adult sweatshirt. It would be cute as a little jacket, but you can easily… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Biased Bibs for baby

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Biased Bibs. They’re simple baby bibs that tie at the back and are edged with bias tape. A set of these would make a great gift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod Bag Refashion

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shows what she did with a thrifted leather bag. She cut off the top and replaced it with handprinted fabric, keeping the original straps and hardware. Wow! What a difference the fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monster hand warmers

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make these super cute monster hand warmers. Just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, and then place them in your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Pyrex Casserole Carrier

January 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Taylor from Taylor Made likes to give casserole carriers as gifts. Her latest variation is the Mini Casserole Carrier for lunch portions. It’s a fabric wrap sized to go around a 3-cup rectangular glass dish

. This would make an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patriotic picnic placemat with a jeans cutlery pocket

January 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made a patriotic picnic to celebrate Australian independence day (January 26). She started with a purchased placemat and added colorful trim and a jeans pocket for the cutlery. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect Pajama Pants

January 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews kicks off a month long series at The Sewing Loft in which she’ll show you how to draft and sew her Perfect Pajama Pants. You’ll need a pair of pajama pants that fit the way you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow for a boy or girl

January 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from The Crafting Chicks shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a tooth fairy pillow. Her design works equally well for a boy or a girl. The small pillow hangs from a… Read more ...