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Tutorial: Add a higher neckline to a swimsuit

June 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie fromLemon Squeezy Shop and Lemon Squeezy Home shows how she used her sewing skills to add a higher neckline to her favorite swimsuit. She unpicked a few seams nad then used extra fabric to create ruffles across the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated lunch sack

June 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a reusable lunch sack. It’s insulated to keep the cold things cold, or warm things warm. A covered elastic strap across the top makes an easy closure – both to sew… Read more ...

Review & promo code: Silhouette tattoo paper

June 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

My daughter was thrilled when she saw that the folks at Silhouette sent me some tattoo paper

to try out. She knows that I use my Silhouette cutter to make freezer paper stencils, to make custom iron-on transfers, and to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy paper bag waist skirt refashion

June 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she transformed a plain fitted skirt into a trendier, paper bag waist version of itself. It was a quick refashion, taking just 20 minutes. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a grocery cart seat cover

June 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a grocery cart seat cover. It fits over and around the seat of a grocery cart to protect a baby or small child from grocery… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – : Pipe Dreams dress for girls

June 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Pipe Dreams dress. Gorgeous! The front pleated panel and large pockets are edged with contrast piping. Your little girl can wear it this summer as a sleeveless dress,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap Busting Pot Holders

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

My Girl Thursday shows how to turn your fabric scraps into a scrappy happy patchwork pot holder. Too cute!! Get the tutorial. [photo from My Girl Thursday] Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy maxi dress

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Make It Lovely shows how to make a super stylish maxi dress that also happens to be easy to make. The dress was inspired by Hungry Hippie’s Poppy Top in 10. The sides are stitched with elastic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lavender wheat heat packs

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to A Spoonful of Sugarto find out how to make these lavender wheat Heat Packs. It’s an easy project, suitable for a beginning sewist. Make a set for yourself, and few extra to give as gifts. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: No Sew Braided Headband

June 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy braided headband, no sewing required. This is soooo cute!!! The headband is made from braided fabric strips, with a rolled fabric rosette embellishment. … Read more ...

Tutorial: The Sandwich Cozy reusable wrap

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sandwich cozy. Instead of placing a sandwich in a throw-away plastic baggie, wrap it up in this reusable wrap. When you’re ready to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kid’s Travel Tote

June 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Crafty Mamas created this kid’s Travel Tote in the Color Your Summer contest at KojoDesigns and Delia Creates, and now shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s a handy tote that they can use to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a maternity swimsuit

June 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heather Feather from Heather’s Flights created this fabulous Grow With You Maternity Swimsuit. Like the name suggests, it grows with your tummy as your pregnancy progresses. The gathers on torso are not only pretty, but are adjustable so you can… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Sailor pants or shorts for kids

June 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of kid-sized sailor pants. (She previously shared a tutorial for drafting a pattern for these pants and sewing them up, but now shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy stars 4th of July table runner

June 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a cute table runner for 4th of July. The patchwork table runner is appliqued with raw edges and scrappy stars. She shows one with just three blocks, but you could make… Read more ...