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Tutorial: Turn old sweater sleeves into a pair of fingerless gloves

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maker Mama shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recycle the sleeves of an old sweater into a pair of fingerless gloves. I love this idea for repurposing sweaters that are stained or damaged! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Whole Lotta Heart quilted hot pad

February 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make her Whole Lotta Heart quilted hot pad. The heart-shaped hot pad is quilted with Insul-Bright between the layers to help protect your hands from a hot pan. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create an inventory system for your fabric stash

February 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Stacirecently took inventory of her fabric stash. She needed a solid accounting of all the fabric she had purchased for her sewing business – including the purchase price, the amount of yardage, and its intended use… Read more ...

Giveaway: 8 fat quarters from Daisy Janie’s Tilly line

February 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade has a set of 8 fat quarters of organic fabric from Daisy Janie’s Tilly line to give away. Did you know she dedicated this fabric line to her mother? And that the name is derived from a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Wrapped fabric flowers with button centers

February 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her wrapped fabric flowers with button centers. They’re made from a strip of gathered fabric, with thread wrapped around sections of it to create the… Read more ...

Read all about it: Make a Splash Swimsuit Sew-Along

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Playtime Crinkle Toes baby socks

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Playtime Crinkle Toes socks. It’s a set of crinkly soft toys sewn to the top of baby socks. These looke like they’d be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather bag with rope handles

February 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva created this fabulous leather bag to carry her essentials when she doesn’t feel like lugging around her big purse. The construction is simple – just two rectangles and drawstring rope handles – but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s Day countdown calendar

February 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial at Buttons Galore & More showing how to make this cute Valentine’s Day countdown calendar. It’s made from felt, but a hearts to button on as each day passes. It’s a fun way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired fluffy flower hair clip

February 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make this gorgeous fluffy flower hair clip, inspired by a similar hair accessory by Anthropologie. Made of silk, the Anthro version costs $47. She made her version from materials she had on hand,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apron skirt for a sweet baby girl

February 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make apron skirt for a sweet baby girl. The gathered skirt has an easy elastic waistband, with an extra bit of fabric sewn in for an apron. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Button-Up Cup Cosy for your favorite mug

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Whip Up to find out how to make a Button-Up Cup Cosy. The fabric sleeve fits around a favorite mug to protect your hands while you’re sipping a cup of hot coffee or cocoa. They’d make nice… Read more ...

Tutorial: All You Need Is Love Valentine’s banner

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a Valentine’s banner that spells out the phrase, “all you need is love,” on felt and fabric flowers. Total cuteness! I love that sentiment, but if you needed a shorter… Read more ...

Cool idea: Very Hungry Caterpillar softie with removable food

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she used some of the novelty Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric to make this sweet toy for her young son. It’s a large caterpillar softie, and a set of pictures of the foods he… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a ripped pair of jeans

January 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repair a rip in a pair of jeans. The tutorial is the first in her Sewing With Love series all about sewing for your boyfriend or significant other. Get … Read more ...