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Tutorial: Stacked fabric circle flower embellishment

January 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you can cut circles from fabric and stack them together, then you can make a pretty fabric flower embellishment. Sara from Flannel Queen and My Fabric Obsession shows how. Get the tute. [photo from My Fabric Obsession]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth lunch tote

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this reusable lunch tote from oilcloth or laminated cotton. The slick surface easily wipes clean – definitely a plus when making a lunch sack! Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: MP3 player sling that attaches to a treadmill

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this MP3 player that attaches to your treadmill. This is nothing short of brilliant, folks! The fabric sleeve wraps around the dashboard of your treadmill so… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled hot cup cozy

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this hot cup cozy. The ruffled fabric sleeve takes the place of the throw-away paper ones you find at the coffee shop. This one is so much prettier, and earth-friendlier too! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric Valentine’s garland

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brianne from The Jones Family Adventure created this Valentine’s garland from strips of fabric. The raw-edged strips give it a fun, scrappy look. She used Valentine’s fabric for hers, but you could make one for any holiday; just change out… Read more ...

Read all about it: Ironing laminated cotton

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve been avoiding ironing your laminated cottons because you think you’ll destroy your pretty shiny fabric, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done. Kelly from Oilcloth Addict posts on her blog telling how to do it. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Dressy shorts with pleated pockets

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sky Turtle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these dressy shorts. The unique waistband is made from a combination of fabric and wide elastic, and the deep pleats on the pockets are dressy like trousers. Love, love!! Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a zipper by removing its teeth

January 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads magazine shows how to shorten a zipper without it looking like you just chopped off the extra. The secret is to remove the extra teeth. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads magazine]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mitered corners

January 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativityy with a tutorial showing how to make mitered corners. Go to the tutorial. [photo retrieved from Pickup Some Creativity]… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Dog Collar

December 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Gillian from Dried Figs and Wooden Spools shares a tutorial at Think Crafts! showing how to make a dog collar. Get the tute. [photo from Think Crafts!] looking for more sewing patterns for your fur baby doggies? Check out… Read more ...

Tutorials: Variations on the recycled t-shirt bib

December 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting recently showed how to turn an old t-shirt into an over-the-head bib for a toddler. Today, she shares two variations. The first is how to make the neck of the shirt smaller. After all, a bib… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower necklaces

December 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making whimsical necklaces from gathered fabric flowers. The flowers can be made from strips of fabric – time to raid the scrap bin! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric draft blocker

December 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew up a draft blocker to keep the cold air from coming in through the bottom of your door. A loop at one end allows you to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled chiffon t-shirt

December 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Paige from Pink Lemonade and Simply Handmade by Paige shows how to make this lovely Anthropologie-inspired t-shirt. She starts with a plain black tee and adds gathered chiffon to the neckline. She got her gathered chiffon from a thrifted shirt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peasant dress with bodice gathered on to an A-line skirt

December 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Haybird shares a tutorial on her blog giving her twist on the classic peasant top. In her version, a short bodice is gathered on to an A-line skirt. Love it! Get the how-to. [photo from Haybird] [via Totally Tutorials]… Read more ...