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Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt

December 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated Christmas tree skirt. It’s gorgeous out of the muslin fabric and contrast-y red trim that she used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apple mug rug and pot holder

December 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shares a tutorial for making a mug rug shaped like an apple. There’s a slit on the back so it can also be used as a pot holder. Cute!! Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Stegosaurus Socks

December 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica fromHappy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Stegosaurus Socks, knee socks with dinosaur spikes sewed on to the back. These are sooooo cute! She starts with a pair of colorful socks and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a casserole dish carrier

December 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jolen from Love Of Sewing shows how to make a casserole carrier. The fabric carrier wraps around a 9×12 baking dish, with wooden handles for easy carrying. You could make one to give as a Christmas gift, or make one… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Toddler’s gathered skirth with waist sash

December 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from Kojodesigns guest blog in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make a toddler’s gathered skirt. A sash at the waist ties into a pretty bow. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pink ribbon Christmas ornament for breast cancer awareness

December 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Polly from Helping Little Hands shows how to make a pink ribbon Christmas ornament for breast cancer awareness. This would make a thoughtful gift for a loved one who has been impacted by breast cancer. You could easily adapt this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pouch to hold travel documents

December 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how to make a zippered pouch to hold important travel documents. The size is just right to hold 4 passports, folded papers, a pen, and a small notepad. If travel isn’t in your near future,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity pencil skirt from stretch knit fabric

December 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make a maternity pencil skirt out of stretch knit fabric. It’s made from stretch knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintagely Modern Skirt with contrast hem band

December 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Vintagely Modern Skirt, a gathered skirt with a contrast band… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux cardigan tee for little girls

December 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s faux cardigan t-shirt. The shirt looks like it’s two pieces – a cardigan layered over a tee – but it’s actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make fabric gift sacks to wrap Christmas books

December 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Toni from Design Dazzle shows how to make simple fabric sacks to wrap up a special Christmas book. They’re quick and easy to make – just 15 minutes start to finish to make one bag. She made enough of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur and fleece pocket scarf

December 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Angel from Fleece Fun guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur and fleece pocket scarf. The fleece scarf is warm wrapped around the neck, and the deep pockets from faux fur make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modify a zipper back closure to buttons

December 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Willow Would shows how to modify a dress pattern with a zipper closure to one with a button closure. Why would you want to make this change? There are several possibilities. Maybe you’re more confident sewing buttonholes than zippers. Maybe… Read more ...

Cool idea: Use extra Christmas stockings to make throw pillows

December 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Even though there are only three of us in our family, we’ve somehow ended up with an abundance of Christmas stockings. Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shares a cool idea for using one of those extra stockings to make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear Toy Storage Bags with drawstring closures

December 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Clear Toy Storage Bags. The clear vinyl around the middle of the bag makes it easy to see what’s inside and a… Read more ...