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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 ...

Sewing Pattern: Doll sundress with patchwork skirt

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

D.I.Y. Louisville shows how to make a pretty sundress for a doll. This simple dress can made to fit just about any size doll, perfect for a favorite dollie that doesn’t happen to match the standard doll clothes sizes. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Arm warmers from cool spring days

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes spring just can’t make up its mind. Warm one day, chilly the next. Amy from A Nest For All Seasons shows how to make a pair of arm warmers for just these days. They’re made from the arms of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tie for a dog

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial showing how to make a tie for your little doggie to wear. Won’t he be so handsome all dressed up for his next walk through the park? Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Summer Lovin tee with swoop shoulder yokes

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended… Read more ...

Tutorial: City Safari halter top

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her City Safari Top, a loose-fitting halter perfect for the warmer temps to come. The body of the shirt is gathered and folded before being stitched to the halter neck, creating… Read more ...

Giveaway: Issue of Stitch magazine

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

To celebrate the recent publication of two of her projects in Stitch magazine, Leigh Ann from Spincushion is giving away a copy of the issue of the magazine to one of her readers. Congratulations to Leigh Ann on being published! … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffle shorts

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of ruffle shorts, just like the ones you see in the boutique-y catalogs. These are sooo cute! They’re easy to make when you start with a favorite shorts or… Read more ...