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Tutorial: Itty bitty drawstring gift pouch

July 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This itty bitty drawstring pouch is just the thing for packaging up a jewelry gift (or purchase, if you’re an Etsy seller). A Cup of Sparkle shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make one. They’re quick to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Flounce ruffle pants

July 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica fromHappy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a second version of her ruffle pants. In this style, the ruffles at the hem aren’t gathered but are more of a flounce. Get her tute … Read more ...

Free pattern: Blowfish pincushion

July 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bree McElroy from Distant Pickles designed this super cute blowfish pincushion, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College. If you don’t want to use him as a pincushion,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Puffy fabric flowers

June 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a puffy fabric flower. The petals are made from gathered fabric, with a button serving as the center. Get the tute. [photo from PA… Read more ...

Giveaway: Sweet Summer Dream 15 fat quarter bundle

June 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for Pink Castle Fabrics this week. They’ve got a Sweet Summer Dream bundle of 15 fat quarters to give to one of her readers. The fabrics for the bundle were selected by Maureen… Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy Travels Wallet

June 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Teresa VanHatten-Granath of the Green Bag Lady shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Happy Travels Wallet. The small wallet has a pocket for a passport or paper money, and a zippered pocket for change… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Little girl’s shirred sundress with center bow

June 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this little girl’s shirred sundress that Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole made! It has a shirred bodice and straps that tie in a bow at the front. She calls it her Piper Dress and she shares… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Mesh beach or swimming bag

June 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Not only is this mesh bag super stylish it’s also practical. Pascale from // between the lines // designed it as a beach bag, and she wrote up a tutorial so you can make one, too. The mesh is visually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt jam jar softies

June 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

from Katydiddys shows how to make a felt jam jar softie. How cute would these be sitting all in a row on a shelf in a toy kitchen? I’m loving how the diagonal stitching on the “jar” looks like cut… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Wide neck tee with gathered back from a man’s t-shirt

June 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how she refashioned a man’s large boxy t-shirt into a far more fashionable version for herself. She gives it a wider neck and tighter sleeves. It also has a slight curve to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY point turner tool

June 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jona from Fabritopia and Jona G. Pattern Co shares a tip on her blog for how you can make your own point turner tool. It’s a literal “tip” in that she shows how to sharpen the end of a simple… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Stretch knit ruffle pants for baby or toddler

June 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of stretch knit ruffle pants. They’re cute for baby or toddlers. They fit snug like leggings but with long ruffles at the bottoms. Her… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Installing grommets and magnetic snaps

June 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Indygo Junction guest blogs in the Purse Palooza series at Sew Sweetness with a video tutorial showing how to install grommets and magnetic snaps

. Magnetic snaps are easy to install, and easy for hands to manipulate to open or… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable sewing project planner sheet

June 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a free printable sewing project planner. She uses these planners in her own sewing process. She often cuts multiple projects out at the same time, and then packs all the… Read more ...