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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Reversible message bunting

August 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity writes on her blog about a lovely bunting as a wedding gift. On the front, the pennants spell out the message “Love @ Home”. On the back, the fabric pennants have are just pretty, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Install an exposed zipper on a skirt

August 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video how-to on Sewing Secrets (the Coats & Clark blog) showing how to add an exposed zipper to the back of a skirt. The construction is a little different than… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY (and cute!) needle threader

August 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you sometimes you need a little assist when threading a needle, check out this cool DIY by Mollie fromWild Olive . She shows how you can make your own needle threader. It works the same as the little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll

August 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Janna from A Steadfast Life shows how to make a pretty new sundress for an 18″ doll. You can make one out of just 1/4 yard of fabric. Go to her tutorial. [via Pinterest] [photo from A Steadfast… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take a denim dress from frumpy to cute

August 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

What started out as a frumpy dumpy denim dress became this cute little dress after The Renegade Seamstress did a litle refashioning on it. She shortened the bodice to hit at her waist, shortened the skirt, and added a flounce… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric and felt luggage tag

August 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ever noticed how all the luggage on the baggage claim carousel tends to look the same? ” Oh, your suitcase is the black one with wheels and handles?” Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric file folio

August 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. finishes up her 14 Days of LillyBelle series with a project inspired by back-to-school paperwork. She shows how to make fabric file folio that’s a much more attractive way to store papers than a plain manila envelope. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll-sized ruched comforter

August 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Cherished Bliss shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a doll-sized comforter with ruched panels. This is such a gorgeous little comforter! She writes that she made it to match the comforter she made for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cargo pants tote bag

August 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a cool new tote bag out of a pair of cargo pants. The seams and topstitching make nice design lines for the bag, and the large… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag

August 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tammy Tutterow shares a tutorial over at the Fiskars blog showing how to make an insulated lunch bag. It has a simple foldover top that holds closed with a square of Velcro. Hers are made out of quilting cottons… Read more ...

Tutorial: Towel bib

August 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shelley from How Does She? shows how to make a towel bib. Made from a hand towel with a neckhole cut into it (and bound with t-shirt ribbing), it’s quick to pull over a baby’s head. She calls it The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a dress and some t-shirts into a maxi dress

August 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs combined three unwanted garments to make a refashioned maxi dress. She used a t-shirt for the top, a tiered dress for the skirt, and the fabric from a second shirt to create a faux… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer outfit for an 18″ doll

August 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Florals & Prints shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a cute summer outfit for an 18″ doll. It’s a halter top and a tiered ruffled skirt. Go to her tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket

July 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitcheryshows how to add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket. She used a shape that is similar to the logo for her favorite motorcycle brand, but you could do this… Read more ...

Tutorial: My Best Friend Pocket Teddy for a little girl’s skirt

July 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maryann and Caroline from Sew Together share a tutorial in the Skirting the Issue series at Simple Simon & Co. ., showing how to make a pocket buddy for a little girl’s skirt (or dress). They call it their “My… Read more ...