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Sewing Pattern: Quick and easy knit play shorts

January 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of simple knit shorts. She made them as a last-minute addition to their wardrobe for a winter vacation in warmer climes. They’re quick and easy to sew up,… Read more ...

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 ...

Sewing Pattern: Quick and easy knit play shorts

Tutorial: Recycled Denim Jeans pocket pot holder

Tutorial: Layered ribbon heart hair accessory

Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams

Tutorial: Making a men’s fleece hoodie

Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf

Tutorial: Faux fur and fleece pocket scarf

Tutorial: Modify a zipper back closure to buttons

Tutorial: Layered and fused fabric Christmas ornaments

Free pattern: Fur-trimmed trapper hat with earphone pockets

Free pattern: Ice scraper mitt

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

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

Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining

Tutorial: Fingerless mittens