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Tutorial: Padded iPad case from your favorite fabrics

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Amazing Mae and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make an iPad case out of your favorite fabrics. It’s padded to protect it from bumps and bruises, and a zippered pocket on the back gives a place… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced striped cardigan for little girls

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she created this awesome pieced striped cardigan for her toddler daughter. She used the knit fabric from an adult-sized striped shirt that she snagged from the clearance rack. I love how she cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat-bottomed zippered pouch

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Hey there! Are you looking for a fun and easy sewing project? Look no further! Maryanne from Sew Together has got you covered with this cute flat-bottomed zippered pouch tutorial. This pouch is not only adorable, but it’s also super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tie-front fabric belt

April 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this stylish fabric belt. It’s great for blousing a loose shirt or tunic, and the tie closure means that the size is completely… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY potty training pants

April 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Blue Eyed Freckle shows how you can turn a diaper cover into a pair of potty training pants. The absorbent liner is made from a diaper clot

h (or burp cloth), which you probably already have on hand if you’ve… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Recover your smartphone case in pretty fabric

April 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to cover a plastic smartphone case in your favorite fabric print. There’s no sewing involved – just some cutting and some Mod Podge. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Get the tip: Cutting open a buttonhole

April 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve sewn the perfect buttonhole, and now it’s time to cut the slit in the middle. This is such a nerve-racking step! Sarah from Modern Country Style guest blogs at Pickup Some Creativity in the Sewing 101 series with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bow tie for boys

April 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Living the Swell Life guest blogs on papernstitch with a tutorial showing how to make a boy’s bow tie, just in time for Easter. When you make them yourself, you can have one in your pick of fabric… Read more ...

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 ...