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Tutorial: Fabric Composition Notebook Cover

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric composition book cover. It has an elastic and button closure and is embellished with a strip of ruffled fabric. The pretty cover… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a necktie into a headband

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband. She shows it as a no-sew project, using glue to hold the pleats and a snap closure. You could easily… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered diaper pouch

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how she made this large zippered diaper pouch as a last-minute gift for a new baby. The large pouch is a smaller, sleeker alternative to a bulky diaper bag. It’s sized just right to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty Peacock tutu Halloween costume for little girls

October 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make her Pretty Peacock costume for little girls. Pretty Peacock is an understatement. This costume is gorgeous!! The top and overskirt are made from a bright blue… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Easy Halloween costumes, no pattern required

October 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a Halloween costume, no pattern or advanced sewing skills required. You can use the same process to create a variety of different costumes – a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy bat wings

October 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cinti from Cinti Does Vintage and My Poppet shows how you can make a pair of bat wings for a child’s Halloween costume. Sleeves are sewn across the top so your child can use their arms to spread the wings. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s superhero Halloween costume

October 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made a superhero costume for her son. He wanted to be Hawkeye the Archer, but you could adapt this to work for just about any flavor of superhero. In Part 1 she… Read more ...

Giveaway: Premier issue of Stitch Craft Create, plus sewing goodies

October 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The premier issue of Stitch Craft Create will be hitting the newstands on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. The cover looks absolutely yummy, doesn’t it? To celebrate, Craft Buds has a Q & A with their new editor, Shannon Miller. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric gnome dolls

October 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christy from Pristine Designs Photography and Whimsical Whimsies shows how to make her Little Bitty Gnome doll. This is such a sweet little doll, and is perfect for sweet little hands! Get the tutorial. [photo from Whimsical Whimsies] Looking… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini Top Hat hair accessories

October 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Mini Top Hat hair accessory. The patterns are available in 4 different sizes: Large (5.75 x 8.5 inches), Medium (4.5 x 6.5 inches), Small (3.5 x 4.5 inches), and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Creative Suitcase art organizer

October 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nat By Night guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make her Creative Suitcase art organizer. This is such a well-thought-out organizer! It has everything you need for a creative project on the go. It’s large… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nordic Prince tuxedo shirt for baby boys

October 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Nordic Prince shirt for baby boys. The long sleeved knit top has a tuxedo-style bib at the neck. The sleeves are cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pot holder handle sleeve

October 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dora from Show Tell Share made this clever pot holder that slides over the handle of the pot. It provides protection against the heat but also allows a firm grim. She shares a pattern and tutorial showing how to do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric pumpkin trick-or-treat bag

October 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a cute fabric pumpkin basket for trick-or-treating. The sides are stuffed and gathered to give it dimension and a pumpkin-y shape. Love! Get the tutorial. [photo from Craft Passion] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use Citra Solv to transfer a printed image to fabric

October 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use Citra Solv

to transfer a printed image on to a piece of fabric. This process works with images printed on a laser printer or photocopier. … Read more ...