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Tutorial: Print your own custom labels

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you have an inkjet printer, you can create custom fabric labels for your handsewn items. Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. The fabric labels are a really nice finishing touch,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Envelope style throw pillow cover

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple envelope style cover for a throw pillow. With no complicated closures, you can make one up in a snap and give a quick style… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5-strand braided headband from old t-shirts

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recycle old t-shirts into 5-strand braided headbands. The 5 strand braid creates a wider band than most braided headbands. Cute! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bracelet

June 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. guest blogs at She Wears Flowers with a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bracelet out of scrap fabrics. The fabric pieces are twisted and rolled into beads, so it’s a perfect choice… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Kid’s swimsuit cover-up from knit fabric

June 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a hooded swim coverup from knit fabric, inspired by a similar cover-up from JCrew. So cute!! I’m loving the contrast trim and the fun flower embellishments! Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Simple Raglan Sundress for little girls

June 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun[Dress] series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Simple Raglan Sundress for girls. This is SUCH a cute dress! Making the sleeves and trim from… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Pippa and Rascal fox and raccoon softies

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles & Stuff shares a free pattern for making her Pippa and Rascal softies. Pippa is the cutie pie fox, and Rascal is the sweet raccoon. They are both SOOO cute! Get the free pattern. Looking for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Double-Pleated Purse

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Donna from Sewing Mends the Soul shares a free pattern at Craft Snob for making her Double-Pleated Purse. The shape of this bag is so pretty, and it’s a great project for mixing & matching your favorite cotton prints. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed elastic belt with flower embellishments

June 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wide elastic belts are easy enough to make, but it’s next to impossible to find the wide elastic in a color other than white or black. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog that solves that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handkerchief headband

June 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tara from Sew Tara guest blogs in the Summer Blog Party at Amy is the Party with a tutorial showing how to turn a handkerchief into a headband. The ends are joined with elastic for a bit of stretch. This… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: 4th of July ruffle bustle dress

June 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Look at this super cute 4th of July dress that Holly from Heart Break Kids made for her little girl! It’s all made from recycled t-shirts, too! The skirt is cut from a blue with white polka dots, with stripes… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable sewing cards

June 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cathe from Just Something I Made joins the Craft Camp series at Skip To My Lou with a free printable set of sewing cards for the kids. These are great to teach young hands the fundamental motions of handstitching, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt reverse applique bookmarks

June 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Sew Happy Geek shows how to use felt and fabric scraps to make a reverse appliqued bookmark. It’s all handstitched so it’s an easy project to take with you. This would be a good project to do with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled fabric 4th of July topiary

June 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Simply Designing guest blogs at Crafts ‘n Coffee with a tutorial showing how to make a 4th of July topiary decoration out of ruffled fabric. Cute!!! In the same post, she also shares a tutorial for making a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled bib embellished tee

June 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this ruffled bib embellished tee. The ruffles come courtesy of a scrap of pre-ruffled fabric, making this a quick and easy project. Get … Read more ...