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Tutorial: Mod felt fringe Christmas tree skirt

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this felt fringe tree skirt that Jacinda from Prudent Baby made! It’s colorful, fun, and… mod! She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Get the tute. [photo from Prudent Baby] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase apron

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how she made an apron out of a vintage pillowcase and a bit of fabric cut from a vintage sheet. It’s part of her 30 Days for 30 Dollars series of thrifty craft projects. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier. It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby cardigan tee with contrast lapel collar

November 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elles from Misusu & More shares a free downloadable tutorial showing how you can make this awesome little cardigan tee for a baby boy. (Or baby girl, if you change up the colors.) She uses a t-shirt (or onesie with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen stocking Christmas ornament

November 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, & Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make an itty linen stocking ornament. It’s pretty hanging on a tree, but she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scalloped felt tree skirt with stitched snowflakes

November 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You & Mie shows how she made this scalloped tree skirt. It’s made from felt, with snowflakes scattered over the dark gray background. You can’t see it in this photo, but she stitched detail lines in the middle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Festive felt holiday pillow

November 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. guest blogs in the Bake, Craft, and Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her Festive Flower Pillow. The large felt petals have a sculpted effect. The center… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wrapped cookie cutter ornaments

November 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can use ribbon or fabric strips and a cookie cutter to create a cute ornamanet for your Christmas tree. They’d also make a pretty embellishment (and extra tie-on giftie) for gift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt iPod or gadget case

November 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt case for an iPod or other small gadget. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a beanie hat from an old sweater

November 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy Adams from LucyKate Crafts, and author of Countryside Softies

, shares a free pattern for a simple beanie hat you can make out of an old sweater. When you align the bottom of the hat with the hem of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Holiday-themed legging knee patches, no sewing required

November 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shows a cute way to make some festive Christmas wear for your kids, no sewing required. It’s as easy as adding Christmas-themed knee patches to their leggings. She used her Silhouette cutter and some heat transfer… Read more ...

Tips for writing sewing (or craft) tutorials

November 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever written instructions for a sewing (or other craft) project, you know it’s not as easy as it looks. Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction gives some tips… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pumpkin Pie dress for little girls

November 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial over at the Clothworks blog for her Pumpkin Pie dress for little girls. It’s a raglan sleeve dress with a full skirt and a sash at the waist. She… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Little girl’s ballerina wrap cardigan

November 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares one of those quietly brilliant sewing projects that makes you stop and think, why didn’t I do this years ago? Her ballerina-style cardigan for little girls is soft, practical, and charming without being fussy—the kind… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruched table runner

November 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make a this lovely ruched table runner. She made hers with a ruched quilting weight cotton down the middle, and burlap for the borders, but you could use any woven fabric. Get … Read more ...