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Tutorial: Quick-Sew Hobo Purse

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making their Quick-Sew Hobo Purse. I’m loving the ruffle fabric they used for the fronts in their example! The pattern comes in both child and adult sizes. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Up and Down penguin softie

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this sweet penguin softie. The little penguin is inspired by the penguin in the book Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers. The pattern is… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Project Runway-inspired bias trimmed shorts

February 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Cole’s Corner and Creations shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a pair of shorts trimmed in bias tape. The look is inspired by designer Rami on Project Runway. Get the tutorial at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Aladdin bubble pants

February 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of bubble pants (think Aladdin) for little girls. These pants are sooo cute! I am especially loving the asymmetrical waistband, tied on one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered fabric flower

February 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make a gathered fabric flower. Her version of the fabric flower uses two layers of gathered petals and a pretty bead finishing off the center. She put it on a headband to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pouch sling baby carrier

February 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gunshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pouch style baby carrier. It’s easy to slip on and allows for hands-free baby carrying. Get the tutorial at Rae Gun Ramblings. [photo from… Read more ...

Giveaway: 10 half-yard cuts from Anna Maria Horner’s Loulouthi line

February 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You could win a set of 10 half-yard cuts of Anna Maria Horner’s Loulouthi line from Modern Fabric Studio over at Maureen Cracknell Handmade Ten half-yard cuts of this gorgeous line. Wow! Go there for the details and to get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom scarf

February 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to make a simple square scarf edged in funky pom pom fringe. Love! Get the how-to. [photo from The Purl Bee]… Read more ...

Tutorial: A Happy Tunic dress suitable for older girls and pre-teens

February 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a downloadable tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple long-sleeved tunic dress. She created the dress in response to requests from her readers for styles suitable for older girls and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Loopy felt flower

February 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sierra from Blue Ribbon Cottage guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a loopy felt flower. You can assemble the whole thing with glue, but you could easily use handstitching instead. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make monster softies from outgrown baby clothes

February 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Alisa Burke used outgrown baby clothes to make monster softies that I am absolutely squealing over. I am so loving this idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. There’s no limit to the type of creature you … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin Love shirt

February 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together added some quick sparkle to a purchase tee with the word “love” written in sequins. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. No sewing is required, but you will need some… Read more ...

Free pattern: Soft knit Dribble Bibs in sports themes

February 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern for making her Dribble Bib, made from soft knit fabric and old t-shirts. She shows them with cute sports-themed appliques (and provides the templates for them in the pattern), but this… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3-step infinity scarf

February 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

It took Rachel from Maybe Matilda just $3 and 3 steps to create this infinity scarf. Quick and easy and inexpensive. This would be a great project for a beginning sewer! Get the tutorial. [photo from Maybe Matilda]… Read more ...

Cool idea: Zippers as headbands

February 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Do you have an overabundance of zippers? I do. I find them for a song at estate sales and can’t leave them behind. Stars for Streetlights shows how to turn one of them into a temporary headband. And yes, the… Read more ...