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Tutorial: Alice in Wonderland-inspired tutu

April 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cynthia from Precious Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tutu just like the ones she sells in her shop. This is SUCH a cute idea for a tutu! She creates an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Metal frame coin purse

April 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Paisley Pear Quilts and I Like Orange, Too! shows how to sew a metal frame coin purse. They look so complicated top make, don’t they? It turns out that they’re actually pretty simple. Her tutorial covers how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy Easter egg money holder

April 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes the Easter bunny brings more than candy and chocolate. Sometimes he brings a little cash-ola to the good little boys and girls. And if he does, don’t you think he’d want to leave it in a fun way? Sewing… Read more ...

Sewing Video tutorial: Sewing Martha Pullen’s Two Piece Toddler Swimsuit

April 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Couturier Mommy shares a video tutorial showing how she put together Martha Pullen’s Todder Two Piece Swimsuit. If the thought of working with swimsuit fabrics has you nervous, you’ll be happy to know that this can be made out of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little owl softie

April 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this cute little owl softie. Because he’s a little guy, you can make the body from just an 8″ x 12″ piece of fabric, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oh Snap! Easter bunny applique

March 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

All The Small Things shares a tutorial and template for making her super cute Easter applique. A chocolate bunny with a broken ear says, “Oh Snap!”. And check out the decorative ribbon tied around his neck. Love it! Get the … Read more ...

Read all about it: Basic tools to get started sewing

March 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Retro Mama (blog and shop) guest blogs at Craft Snob with an article aimed at brand new sewists, giving the low-down on the essential tools you need to get started sewing. Go to the article.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible table runner from 1 yard of home dec fabric

March 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how you can use 1 yard of home dec fabric (plus half a yard of contrast fabric) to create a reversible table runner. The patchwork designs on each side give you two looks from one… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Travel water bowl for dogs

March 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lark Crafts has a free downloadable tutorial for making a travel water bowl

for dogs. Designed by Joan K. Morris, The Folding Bowl stores flat for easy transport. When it’s time for a drink, the sides fold up to form… Read more ...