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Free pattern: Bullfinch scrap fabric ornament

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for a free pattern for making this little bullfinch ornament made from bits and pieces of scrap fabric. It’s an excerpt from the book Scandinavian Stitches by Kajsa Wikman. Go to the free pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: What bias tape is, and how to make it yourself

January 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I like to think of bias tape as my little magic sewing friend (or maybe my secret weapon?). It finishes off the edges of my fabric so cleanly, and when made from contrasting colors or prints it gives a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Folded fabric Japanese cranes

January 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make a fabric version of an origami paper crane. She uses the folded fabric Japanese cranes to make one-of-a-kind hair accessories for her daughter. Love! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add elastic to a coat hood to keep the wind out

January 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to add elastic to the hood of a coat to keep the cold winds away from your ears. This will work on most hoods that are made with an outer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle leg pants

January 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing Dork shows how to make these adorable ruffled pants for little girls. They’ll be cute paired with a simple top, or peeking out from the bottom of a twirly skirt or dress. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Valentine’s dishtowels with rick rack

January 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to creat quick, easy, and fabulous Valentine’s dishtowels using rick rack trim. Store-bought white towels are stitched with rick rack in various sizes and shades of pink and red. Love! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s heart pillow with love note pocket

January 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shows how to make a Valentine’s heart pillow with a pocket that holds love notes for your sweetheart. Get the tutorial. [photo from Wonderwoman Creations] Check out these sewing books for sewing … Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper clutch

January 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a diaper clutch with an easy Velcro closure. It’s sized perfectly to hold a travel pack of wipes and a diaper or two. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patched heart ornament garland

January 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dom from Crafted shows how to make a garland of handstitched felt hearts with little square patches. They’re cute on the garland, but you can also use them individually as ornaments. Get the how-to. [photo from Crafted] Check out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add flannel to upgrade a plain fleece blanket to boutique-style

January 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Boredshows how to give a store-bought fleece blanket a designer look by sewing a layer of flannel on the top. Use a designer flannel print to make a blanket that looks like it… Read more ...

Read all about it: Cool organizational ideas for your sewing space

January 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows off her newly organized sewing space, and gives some good ideas for creating functional – and attractive – organization for all of the tools, fabrics, and notions that we sewing types like to… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Shawl collar jacket

January 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern for her fabulous shawl collar jacket. Love, love! It’s an adult size medium, but there are no closures so it would probably work for someone slightly smaller or slightly larger. … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Reversible Bucket Bag

January 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free downloadable PDF pattern for this Reversible Bucket Bag over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. It’s an excerpt from the book The Bag Making Bible

by Lisa Lam. Go to the pattern. 10 Cross Body … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bear Hugs Valentine’s onesie

January 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial and template for making this sweet Bear Hugs Valentine’s onesie. The cute little bear is made from felt and stitched down by hand. This sweet design works equally well for boys and girls. … Read more ...

Free Pattern: MummyGo Bag

January 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag. It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour. The unique handles can be worn as… Read more ...