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Sneak Peek: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny Wilding Cardon gives a video sneak peek of the projects in her soon-to-be-released book ReSew

. The book will show how to transform thrift store garments and linens into new, stylish clothing. I’ll be posting a review of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids’ pajamas from pillowcases

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making kids’ pajamas out of pillowcases. The first shows how to make a nightgown, using the pillowcase for the skirt and a t-shirt for the bodice. … Read more ...

Cool idea: Use stretch lace to lengthen t-shirt sleeves

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Don’t you hate it when the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirts aren’t so long anymore? Whether it’s from wear and tear, or just shrinkage from repeated washings, those sleeves have an annoying habit of creeping up. Tricia from Leafy Treetop … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Valentine’s treat bags

February 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these fabric Valentine’s treat bags. Cuuuuute!!! They’re quick to sew up and you can make them from small bits of fabric. You could sew up enough for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love Note reversible coffee sleeve with clear window

February 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Love Note reversible coffee sleeve. The clear window on the front of the coffee sleeve gives you a place to display a special love note. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft minky blanket with cotton binding

February 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this soft minky blanket. The edges of the solid minky are bound by a fun cotton print. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s shirt with ruffled ribbon words

February 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making a really cute Valentine’s message tee. She used ruffled ribbon to write the words “he loves me” Get the tutorial. [photo from Flamingo Toes] Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines … Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy knit blankets

February 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Badlands Quilts shares a pair of tutorials on her blog showing two ways of making an easy knit blanket. Both are made from two layers of interlock, but the edges are finished differently on each. The Easy Knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s Day ribbon headband

February 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Roselee from BabyE Crafts and Jane of All Trades shows how she made a special Valentine’s day ribbon headband for her daughter. It’s made from printed novelty ribbon and wider solid-colored ribbon. These are so sweet! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY printable fabric, plus a free image for a Valentine’s shirt

February 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Sew. Craft. Create. shows how to print your own fabric designs on an inkjet printer. I’ve never tried this before (can you believe I don’t own an inkjet printer???), but it seems like it would be a far… Read more ...

Free pattern: T-shirt for an 18″ doll

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

CarlaC from Scientific Seamstress shares a downloadable pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt for an 18′ doll. The pattern has pieces for both long and short sleeves. Her tutorial gives tips for controlling the… Read more ...

Get it now: Valentine’s sale at Bramcost Publications

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bramcost Publications celebrates Valentines Day a little early with a sale. From now until February 11, 2011 you can get 15% off of your entire order with the coupon code VALENTINE. Get the details at Bramcost Publications. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s shirts for boys

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It’s so easy to come up with a cute Valentine’s shirt for girls. Pink, hearts, ruffles get center stage. But what about our boys? Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows off a couple of the Valentine’s shirts that she made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece headband earwarmer

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun has a tutorial for making a fleece headband earwarmer. You can wear it plain, or add a large flower embellishment. They’re easily made from fleece. Get the tutorial to find out how. [photo from Fleece Fun] Looking… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Valentine’s Mini Bunting

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how she made this Valentine’s Mini Bunting with scrap fabric hearts. This is so cute!! She used hers to decorate an all-season wreath for her front door. Get the tutorial. And check out… Read more ...