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Tutorial: Recycled Denim Jeans pocket pot holder

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a potholder out of an old jeans pocket. The pocket is a cute embellishment – and practical, too, since it’s just the right size for your hand. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered ribbon heart hair accessory

January 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fleece Fun shows how to make a cute layered ribbon heart hair accessory for Valentine’s Day, no sewing required. The singed edges of the satin ribbon hearts creates cool curled edges and a 3-d effect. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making a men’s fleece hoodie

December 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cal Patch shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make a men’s fleece hoodie. It’s a lot like making a basic t-shirt, though with a hood attached at the neck and a kangaroo pocket sewed on the front. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf

December 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fleece Fun shows how to make a scarf that’s all ruffles on the front, and all snuggly fleece on the back. It’s quick to make, too, since the ruffles come courtesy of ruffle fabric. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur and fleece pocket scarf

December 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Angel from Fleece Fun guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur and fleece pocket scarf. The fleece scarf is warm wrapped around the neck, and the deep pockets from faux fur make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modify a zipper back closure to buttons

December 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Willow Would shows how to modify a dress pattern with a zipper closure to one with a button closure. Why would you want to make this change? There are several possibilities. Maybe you’re more confident sewing buttonholes than zippers. Maybe… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered and fused fabric Christmas ornaments

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vicki Welsh shares a tutorial on her blog, Field Trips in Fiber, showing how to use fusible webbing (she used MistyFuse), fabric scraps, and angelina fibers to create these lovely Christmas ornaments. Though the layering and stitching makes them look… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fur-trimmed trapper hat with earphone pockets

December 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a fur-trimmed fleece hat with hidden earphone pockets. The warm fleece earflaps will keep your ears warm while you’re rocking out to your favorite tunes. If you want to make a hat… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ice scraper mitt

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Fleece Fun to get a free pattern for making a mitt that fits around an ice scraper. The mitt fits around a purchased ice scraper and keeps your hand warm (and dry) while scraping the ice and… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Create a half apron out of a man’s button-down shirt

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a half apron out of a man’s button-down shirt. The button placket and contrasting patch pockets are fun details. It’s a quick and easy project… Read more ...

Read all about it: Choosing the right serger stitch for your project

December 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to CraftStylish to read all about choosing the right serger stitch for your project. Go to the article. [photo from CraftStylish]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining

December 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf. It’s made with a fleece lining, and a buttonhole at the bottom creates a pull-through closure. Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Small Dream … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fingerless mittens

November 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of fingerless mittens. They keep the hands and wrists warm while keeping your fingers free to grip a door handle, open a bottle of water, operate a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt and doily Christmas ornament

November 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a simple but beautiful Christmas ornament from felt and a small doily. Get the tute. [photo from A Lemon Squeezy Home … Read more ...