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Tutorial: Fast and easy beanie with flower embellishment

January 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how to make a fast and easy beanie with a large flower embellishment. These are so cute!! You can make one in just 45 minutes. Her tutorial gives measurements to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy burp cloths for baby

January 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne fromJust Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make pretty burp cloths for baby. They’re quick and easy to make from pre-folded diapers, a bit of fabric, and some coordinating ric rac trim. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini race flags in just 3 steps

January 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog for making these mini race flags. Think of how much fun a child can have with these little flags! You can make one in just three easy steps. Get the how-to for making … Read more ...

Tutorial: Piggyback pocket detail

January 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Judith Neukam from Threads magazine shares a tutorial for making a piggyback pocket. A double pocket. A pocket on top of a pocket. However you describe it, it’s a really cool detail to add to a garment. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrist warmers from a pair of socks

January 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making a pair of wrist warmers for these cold winter days. She makes them from a pair of socks. Because the stretchy tube is already made and partially finished,… Read more ...

Tutorial: New look for an old headband

January 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to give a new look to an old headband. You know, those headbands that were sooo pretty when you got them, but now have raggedy or missing flowers or sequins, or whose fabric… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Favorite Oven Mitt

January 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial and template for making her Favorite Oven Mitt. Literally. The template is based on an oven mitt that she has used for years and that was showing some heavy wear. She created… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bedding pillow with PJ pocket

January 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Virginia from Gingercake guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial for making a PJ Pillow. She calls it a PJ Pillow because there’s a secret pocket on the back gives a place to tuck jammies when they’re not being… Read more ...

Giveaway: Gutermann thread and 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips

January 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stefanie, our Recycled Crafts editor, has an awesome giveaway going on right now over at Craftside. One lucky reader there will win a 26-spool pack of Gutermann thread and a copy of 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips

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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Basic gathered skirt with waistband and zipper

January 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial for making a basic gathered skirt with a waistband and zipper. The versatile skirt can go dressy or casual, cool weather or warm weather, funky or conservative, just by… Read more ...

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 ...