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Tutorial: Layered ribbon heart hair accessory

January 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shows how to make a cute layered ribbon heart hair accessory for Valentine’s Day, no sewing required. The singed edges of the satin ribbon hearts creates cool curled edges and a 3-d effect. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and cute ribbon pencil case

January 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sweet Floweret posts on her blog showing how a length of wide decorative ribbon (plus a bit of a narrow ribbon) can become a cute little pencil pouch. It’s a quick and easy project – so quick, in fact, that… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to unzip a zipper when the pull is on the wrong side

January 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

How many times have you sewn up a lined zippered pouch, only to realize that you forgot to leave the zipper

unzipped as the turning hole? Now your purse is inside out without a way to turn it to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chic pencil skirt with piped seams

January 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this chic piped pencil skirt. The piping shows off the lines of the skirt, including the box pleats on the front. Four buttons stitched… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine cover

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sewing machine cover to keep dust and dirt off of your machine when it’s not being used. It’s embellished with a bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grandma’s Hankies from flannel fabric

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made some simple – yet very pretty – flannel hankies for her grandmother. The soft flannel fabric is more durable (and aborbant) than the ones you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric squeaky doggie bone

December 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Laura Griffin Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a squeaky bone toy for your favorite doggie. The soft fabric bone has a squeaker hidden on the inside. Knotted ribbons hang out of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY tights for an 18″ doll

December 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mamagus shares a tutorial on the Quilting Board message forum showing how to create a pair of tights for an American Girl or other 18″ doll out of a pair of knee socks. Brilliant!! Get the tutorial. [photo from … Read more ...

Tutorial: Making a men’s fleece hoodie

December 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cal Patch shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make a men’s fleece hoodie. It’s a lot like making a basic t-shirt, though with a hood attached at the neck and a kangaroo pocket sewed on the front. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use mini-facings to turn under tight corners

December 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads magazine showing how to use a mini-facing to help create smooth edges on square necklines or tightly curved edges. Rather than facing the whole piece, a mini-facing works just where you need it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf

December 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shows how to make a scarf that’s all ruffles on the front, and all snuggly fleece on the back. It’s quick to make, too, since the ruffles come courtesy of ruffle fabric. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Giveaway: 13 fat quarters from Impressions 2 by Ty Pennington

December 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, The Intrepid Thread. The prize is a 13 fat quarter stack from the Impressions 2 Collection by Ty Pennington, in the blue and teal colorways. Deadline is… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ribbon wrapped headbands

December 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make the cute ribbon wrapped headbands, no sewing required. The pretty sequin bows are purchased trim. You could buy some yourself, or you could tie a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter Time Bunny Rag wreath

December 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The how-to for this cute bunny rag wreath is Bustle and Sew contribution to Mencap’s Make With Me project. Mencap is an organization in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Their Make With Me campaign features craft… Read more ...