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Tutorial: Mini top hat hair accessory

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi Designs posts on her blog showing the fabulous bias tape sundress and matching mini top hat she made for her daughter. The dress design was inspired by a look on the cover of The Party Dress … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Making a pair of lined shorts

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melly from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created a pair of lined shorts. Her how-to starts with two partially constructed pairs of pants, one for the lining and one for the outer layer, sewn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paint your own brightly colored lace

May 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Brightly colored lace is all kinds of popular right now. If you can’t find lace in the colors you want, why not paint your own? The Threads magazine site has a tutorial showing how to do just that. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Olivia top with cap sleeves and gathered yoke

May 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Olivia top. It has puff sleeves and a body gathered on to a straight yoke, with a button placket down the front. She shows it… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make rattles to place inside soft toys

May 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she makes rattles to place inside softie toys for babies and toddlers. Get the tute to see what she uses and how she puts it together. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed felt poncho for an 18″ doll

May 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Live. Life. Create. Art. shares a fun no-sew project for an 18″ doll, making a fringed poncho from a square of felt. (You could also use fleece for this project.) It’s easy enough for kids to make themselves. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a lavender sachet from a vintage hankie

May 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a video on her blog showing how to turn a vintage handkerchief into a lavender sachet. The angled flap on the front shows off any embroidery or other detail on the corner of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making box pleats

May 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a box pleat. Often found on skirts or dresses, a box pleat is actually two pleat placed nose to nose. Get the how-to to find… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffled boxer shorts

May 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of ruffled boxer shorts. Paired with a soft tee, they make cute and comfy summer sleepwear. Get the tutorial. [photo from Me… Read more ...

Review & Giveaway: Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine

May 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Yesterday I gave you part 1 of my review of the Singer 160 Limited Edition

sewing machine. You can find part 2 of my review over in our Giveaways section. Oh… did I just give you a clue about the… Read more ...

Review: Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine

April 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Note: Although Singer sent me a free Singer 160 Limited Edition so I could write this review, opinions in this review are 100% mine. Singer did not request a good review in return for the machine. Singer 160 Limited Edition… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY bias tape maker from hardware store materials

April 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can buy handy metal bias tape maker

gadgets at the fabric store. But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife? You know, the ones with the break-away blades? PC from MeiJo’s Joy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini top hat hair accessory

Sewing Pattern: Making a pair of lined shorts

Tutorial: Paint your own brightly colored lace

Tutorial: Olivia top with cap sleeves and gathered yoke

Tutorial: How to make rattles to place inside soft toys

Tutorial: No-sew fringed felt poncho for an 18″ doll

Video tutorial: Make a lavender sachet from a vintage hankie

Tutorial: Making box pleats

Sewing Pattern: Ruffled boxer shorts

Review & Giveaway: Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine

Review: Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine

Tutorial: DIY bias tape maker from hardware store materials

Tutorial: Designer-inspired silk scarf and denim patchwork shirt

Tutorial: Girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt

Tutorial: Ribbon Bugs Softies