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Tutorial: The Little Prince appliqued zippered pouch

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Cation Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with an appliqued design inspired by the classic The Little Prince

e. Love!! Get the tutorial at Caton Designs. [photo from Cation Designs]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a zippered pouch with neat squared corners

November 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a zippered pouch with neat, squared corners. A crisp, square corner is difficult enough to manage when turning fabric right-side out, but factor in the bulk of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Gadget charging pouch

November 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tone from Bless, by Tone guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a gadget charging pouch. The simple fabric pouch holds the gadget (iPhone, iPod, etc.) and has a hole… Read more ...

Cool idea: Felt cookie sheet puzzle

November 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopand Leafy Treetop Spot created this felt cookie sheet puzzle for her toddler son. It only has eight pieces (all rectangular) so it’s not too difficult for a small child to manage. Magnets between the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thanksgiving banner from old jeans pockets

November 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday shows how to use the back pockets from old jeans to create a unique Thanksgiving banner. Each pocket is stamped with a different letter, spelling out the word “grateful”. Ribbons, trims, and other bits and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins with button tie wraps

November 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of fabric napkins with button tie wraps. They showcase them as part of a festive Thanksgiving table, but these would be a sophisticated addition to a tablescape year round. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Brown bear pillow softie

November 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from Sew Rugged at bear rabbit bear guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial for making a bear pillow softie. It’s part pillow, part softie, and all kinds of cute. Get the tutorial. Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s handprint Thanksgiving turkey softie

November 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bella Dia shows how to make a keepsake Thanksigiving project – a turkey softie with a body traced around your child’s hand. What a cute idea! It’s like a 3-D version of the turkey pictures we used to draw from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner with knotted fringe

November 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Design*Sponge shows how to make a table runner with knotted fringe at the ends. The table runner is made from a single piece of fabric, hemmed with mitered corners. The ends are finished with a beautiful knotted fringe. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fingerless mittens

November 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of fingerless mittens. They keep the hands and wrists warm while keeping your fingers free to grip a door handle, open a bottle of water, operate a… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Three ways to gather fabric

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads shares a video tutorial with Judith Neukam showing three ways to gather fabric. The tutorial is an excerpt from their video Teach Yourself To Sew, Season 2. Go to the video tutorial. [photo from Threads]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique and button Christmas art

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make appliqued Christmas art framed in an embroidery hoop. The simple silhouette of a dove is surrounded by a circle of bright red buttons. Total holiday cuteness!! She used an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Funky Fabric Thanksgiving Bird softie

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to the Fiskars site for a tutorial showing how to make this Funky Fabric Bird softie. Get the tute. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls. The poofy tulle blossom is so cute perched on top of baby’s head. Get the tutorial. [photo from Blooms… Read more ...

Cool idea: Spraypainted button decor

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Check out the super cute button art that Laura Bray from Katydiddy made! She shares the fun project on her blog. I love the red buttons and matching red hoop!! Would you believe that they both started out gold? She… Read more ...