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Tutorial: Insert an invisible zipper in a lined bodice

December 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shows how to insert an invisible zipper into a lined bodice. The zipper tape ends up in between the lining and the bodice fabric, making a nice clean finish on the inside and outside of the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas pajamas for the little ones

December 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Christmas pajamas are a tradition in many families. And Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a pair for your young child. The pattern she shares is for a size 4T, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bobi stuffed puppy dog

December 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Lark Crafts are sharing a free pattern for this sweet stuffed puppy dog toy. His name is Bobi and he was designed by Maria Medeira and was featured in Jenny Doh’s We Make Dolls

. The pattern… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: 101 Christmas stockings, plus a free pattern

December 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Miminti from Tundérzug sent handmade Christmas stockings to the children staying in a Budapest hospital. It was quite an undertaking to make a stocking for each child. She sewed 101 stockings in all! She writes about her project, and also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Morton Salt girl dress

December 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows the dress she made for her daughter’s Halloween costume. She dresssed up as the Morton Salt girl

. Elizabeth created the real-life version of the short, swingy dress that she wears. She includes… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Doggie coat from a broken umbrella

December 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you can move your eyes away from the sweetest little doggie face ever, check out the fabulous little coat that she’s wearing. Tanja from Saumaton made it for her. She got the waterproof fabric from a broken umbrella. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt annd ribbon gift card holder

December 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft i does a little reverse applique to create this gift card

holder. It takes just a little bit of felt and short bits of ribbon, perfect for using up those scraps of pretty left over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Christmas tree skirt from a child’s dress

December 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe that Nike from Thrive made this lovely layered Christmas tree skirt in just 10 minutes? She did, and she shares a tutorial showing how. She started with one of her daughter’s outgrown Easter dresses, so much of… Read more ...

Idea file: Yo-yo throw pillow

December 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elise from Grow Creative used fabric yo-yos to embellish the front of a throw pillow. She arranged them in a circular pattern that could evoke a snowflake or a flower, depending on the color palette. Read more about it at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Gift Bag Tote

December 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a reusable gift bag that is nice enough to be a on its own. It’s fully lined, with fusible fleece between the layers for extra stability. Go to her tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a hat and mittens from an old upcycled sweater

November 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a hat and mitten set out of an old sweater. She gives the mittens long cuffs so they keep the cold air out. It’s an easy project, suitable for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruby Lou Bag for little girls

November 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Little Polka Dot shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Ruby Lou Bag. It has the shaping and the style of a grown-up bag, but it’s actually sized for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa sack party favor bags

November 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a set of Santa sack party favor bags. The simple bags are made from red felt with white ribbon trim. She shows how to use chain piecing to sew up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias bound burlap placemats

November 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ruby from ZaaBerry shows how to make a burlap placemat. The edges around bound with bias tape for a fun contrast and edges that won’t fray. She used a burlap printed with a leaf pattern, but if you can’t find… Read more ...

Tutorial: Restuff a special stuffed animal

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shows what to do when a favorite stuffed animal has been loved (and washed) so much that the stuffing sags. The solution is… Read more ...