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Tutorial: Putting snaps on a sewing project

May 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

s are an easy closure for your sewing projects. They’re easy to use, and they’re also easy to install. Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Craft”tee” Tote bag from a t-shirt

May 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how to make her Craft”tee” tote bag out of a t-shirt. This is such a cute tote! The body of the bag is easily made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apron-style bib for baby

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Bapron – an apron-style bib for baby. The longish bib provides plenty of coverage for the inevitable spills and mess that accompany a baby. Bias tape finishes off the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Old School Shorts from fun cotton prints

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a pair of Old School Shorts. You know, the ones like you wore to gym class way back in the day? (Oh, wait a minute, maybe I’m showing my age…) These… Read more ...

Free pattern: Carolina dress for little girls

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins kicks off a sew-along on her blog for making her Carolina dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The sleeveless dress has a full gathered skirt that little girls will love… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiny Wings felt softie

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Adeela from Sew Kool shares a tutorial for making a felt softie of the bird from the Tiny Wings game. Soooo cute! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Star throw pillow

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find out how to make this unique star-shaped throw pillow over at Fleece Fun. This would be a fun accent for a child’s room! Get the tute. [photo from Fleece Fun]… Read more ...

Tutorial: All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from CraftBuds shows how to make an All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote – picnic blanket that folds up into a handy tote for easy carrying. The bottom layer is made from a vinyl tablecloth to make it waterproof against the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ribbon and button headband

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shows how to create a button and bow headband, no sewing required. They’re easy to make, and you can have fun with choosing colors and trims to suit the occasion or the outfit. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Floppy hairbow on a fabric-wrapped headband

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Girl in Pink shows how to make a large floppy hairbow. It’s made from a strip of fabric that’s folded and stitched into a bow shape, then attached to a plastic headband wrapped in matching fabric. What a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make yourself a Springy Tote bag

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (and housed on the blog Versus) with a tutorial for making her Springy Tote. The piecing on the outside of the bag lets you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add fabric hanging tabs to towels

April 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jona from Jona G. Pattern Co. and Stop Staring and Start Sewing! shows how to make a simple addition of a fabric tab to a towel to make it easier to hang from a hook. Hers are made from pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magnetic hanging pockets for the fridge

April 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Clean Mama Blog and Clean Mama Printables guest blogs at The Idea Room with a tutorial showing how to make fabric pockets to hang on the fridge. The pocket attaches to the fridge (or other metal surface) with… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fleece boot socks

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from Studio Cherie shares free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making fleece socks for a pair of rubber boots

. The socks are soft and warm to keep your feet cozy on cold, wet days. The pattern is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf with raw-edged binding

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift to make, why not a pretty scarf? The Purl Bee shows how to make a simple fabric scarf. It’s made from two layers of lightweight fabric (they used Liberty prints)… Read more ...