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Tutorial: Rainbow braided fabric headband

March 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome rainbow headband out of braided fabric. Elastic bands at the bottom keep it snug on the head. I love it!! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely

March 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Susan Khalje, contributing editor to Threads magazine, shares a video tutorial at the Threads site showing her technique for sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely to a garment. It’s a couture sewing technique, but don’t let that intimidate you. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kitty softie from an old sweater

March 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

We love kitties at our house, so when I saw this project I just had to share it with you! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered chiffon flower brooch

March 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial on her blog for making a layered chiffon flower brooch. The edges of the lightweight fabric get slightly singed so they curl up pretty. Get the tute. [photo from Stars for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lucky Layers Tiered Dress for little girls

March 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making her Lucky Layers Tiered Dress. The measurements she gives will create a dress in size 2T, but at the end of the tutorial she gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine dust cover

March 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a dust cover for your sewing machine. She made hers from several different fabric prints. For such a practical project, it sure is cute. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy Elephant Family softies

March 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for her Happy Elephant Family softie toys. This is so sweet!! The pattern includes an adult elephant and baby elephant sizes. You could sew up an elephant family that mirrors the make-up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase backpack

March 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. made a simple drawstring backpack using two vintage pillowcases, and she posts a quick how-to on her blog. One pillowcase is the outer layer, and one becomes the lining. Get the tutorial to see … Read more ...

Free pattern: Smocked apron for an 18″ doll

March 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The Smocking Arts Guild of American (SAGA) shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a fancy smocked apron for an 18″ doll. The tutorial includes how to use a pleating machine to get all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Softie doll that’s easy for small hands to hold

March 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do and The Green Hedgehog made this little softie doll that’s easy for small hands to grab a hold of. This would make a sweet present for a baby or young child! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ballerina onesie using rosette trim

February 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This girly-girl ballerina onesie looks like it would take hours of handstitching to create, but it’s actually pretty simple when you use rosette trim. Rachel from Bubbly Nature Creations shows how to do it. She created the design to camouflage… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow braided fabric headband

Video tutorial: Sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely

Tutorial: Kitty softie from an old sweater

Tutorial: Layered chiffon flower brooch

Tutorial: Lucky Layers Tiered Dress for little girls

Tutorial: Sewing machine dust cover

Free pattern: Happy Elephant Family softies

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase backpack

Free pattern: Smocked apron for an 18″ doll

Tutorial: Softie doll that’s easy for small hands to hold

Tutorial: Make a ballerina onesie using rosette trim

Tutorial: Chevron infinity scarf

Lookie what she made: Lace cutout panel on a denim jacket

Giveaway: 10 fat quarter set of Pat Bravo’s Poetica in Seafoam Symphony

Tutorial: Making a fluffy pretty pettiskirt