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Tutorial: Layered shamrock hair clip

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Fleece Fun! shares a tutorial for making a shamrock hair clip for St. Patrick’s Day. The layered green satin shamrocks are singed so they curl up around the edges, a festive variation of the singed edge fabric flowers that are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated tote bag

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s recycled denim skirt

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to turn an old pair of jeans into a cute new skirt for a little girl. It’s made from the bottoms of the legs, which means that you can repurpose the hem. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Paint and organza Petal Tee

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she uses fabric paint and organiza scraps to make this beautiful petal tee. Because she starts with a store-bought t-shirt, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eyeglass case from wool or felt

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY body pillow cover

February 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Body pillows are so nice to have around the house – for sleeping, lounging, etc. Willow Would shows how to make a new cover for a body pillow, so your body pillow can match the decor of your house .… Read more ...

Q & A with ReSew author Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs. (Check out my review & giveaway for a chance to win a copy of … Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a round bottom

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

April from Without a Map shows how to make a drawstring bag with a round bottom. She gives the measurements for the bag using a CD as a pattern for the base, but she also tells how to figure out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candy Stripe Scrunch Scarf from fleece

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Head over to Fleece Fun to find out how to make this striped and scrunched fleece scarf. Choose colors with high contrast for a candy-stripe effect. You could make a lighter weight version by using t-shirt knit instead of fleece. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred fleece scarf

February 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make a simple fleece scarf. A bit of shirring gathers it near the ends and gives it shape. Get the tute. [photo from Fleece Fun]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a pieced scarf

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ginger Hendrix from Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to turn a t-shirt into a pieced scarf. This is a quick, easy project and it works great with a t-shirt with large words or graphics printed on it. If you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elephant Cuddle Cushion from a thrifted sweater

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a thrifted sweater into her Elephant Cuddle Cushion. He’s soooo cute! The project is an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag for a boy

February 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Tina from Sweet Floweret shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make she made this cool camo messenger bag for her son. The simple shape and the camo fabric create a bag that a boy will love. Of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated basket liners

February 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Charlie from Attempting Aloha shows how to make pleated basket liners. The pretty little pleats all around the edge really dress up a plain basket. Get the tutorial. [photo from Attempting Aloha] [via Positively Splendid]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wallet-style case for a Nintendo DS and games

February 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wallet-style case for a Nintendo DS. The roll-up organizer has a large pocket to hold the game system, as well as smaller pockets to hold… Read more ...