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Tutorial: Pinch-free adjustable fabric headband

April 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi tells how she created an adjustable fabric headband. The construction is so simple and so clever! It’s easily adjustable to any length so it won’t pinch or fit too snug around the head. … Read more ...

Giveaway: A rainbow of fat quarters in designer solids

April 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a rainbow. A rainbow of fat quarters, that is. The set of 11 fat quarters of designer solid fabrics are from The Intrepid Thread. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make summer shorts from winter’s pants

April 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Making a pair of cut-off shorts is as simple as cutting off the legs of a pair of jeans. But when you want a more finished hem on the legs, you’ll need to do an extra step or two. Ashley… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase nightgowns for 18″ dolls

April 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a quick and easy pillowcase nightgown for an 18″ doll. The doll-sized nightgowns were inspired by the kid-sized pillowcase gowns she made for her daughter. She used scraps of fabric for the… Read more ...

Essential sewing notions to keep on hand for mending

April 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

What sewing supplies and notions do you need to keep on hand for mending? Fionn Zarubica shares a list at Threads magazine blog or 25 items you need to create a well-stocked mending kit. Get the list. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted oven mitt with ruffle trim

April 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted oven mitt with ruffle trim. All the layers of fabric and batting and lining help protect your hands from hot pots and cookie sheets. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Swaddle Baby soft doll

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Bedtime Tales and Becca Marie Designs shows how to make her Swaddle Baby soft doll. Ohhh, how I love these sweet little babies!! With a simple body shape that’s stitched into the swaddling blanket, they’re made with small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s tiered ruffle top

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Naptime Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shophows how to make a tiered ruffle shirt for a little girl. The bodice is shirred with elastic thread. The dimensions she gives will make one in a size 2T, but you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Turn a plain tee into a maternity shirt with ruched sides

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing an easy way to turn a long t-shirt into a maternity shirt with ruched side seams. The stretchy gathers at the side seams causes the shirt to snug beautifully to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretch knit headband with a fabric flower

April 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a fun new hair accessory for spring – a knit fabric headband with a layered flower embellishment. Because it takes just small pieces of fabric to make, you can create one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up toy car playmat with storage pockets

April 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a small toy car playmat that rolls up for easy transport. A set of pockets across the bottom hold the cars, and a road… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of sleep shorts from knit fabric

April 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cassandra from Cass Can Sew shows how to make a pair of sleep shorts out of knit fabric. Worn with a tank or soft t-shirt, they make comfy – and cute – sleepwear. (If you want to make a tank… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute dish towels to match your kitchen decor

April 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a cute dish towel to match your kitchen decor. She uses waffle cotton to make the towel, but you could also start with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bunny treat sack

April 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw these Easter bunny treat bags that Merrilee from mer mag made. She shares a template and tutorial for making one. Quick, easy, and super cute! Get the template and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring doggie treat bag

April 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shows how to make a drawstring bag to hold doggie treats, so you can carry them with you without leaving crumby mess in the bottom of your pockets. A fabric loop and metal ring make it… Read more ...