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Tutorial: Make a tablecloth from a bedspread

December 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Having shopped for a tablecloth recently, I can tell you that they’re REALLY expensive, especially if you have a long table to cover up.  Even making one yourself can get expensive, as they take a lot of yardage.  Becky from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece Christmas tree pillow toy

December 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ms. Muffin from Muffins and More shows how to make this fleece Christmas tree that’s part pillow, part toy.  The little ornaments are attached to the Christmas tree softie by Velcro, so little hands can take them off and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Christmas tree softie

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations shows how to make a mini Christmas tree softie.  The trunk is a wooden spool so it will stand on its own.  How cute is that??  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lemon Tree… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled peplum skirt

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to adapt a pencil skirt pattern to make a ruffled peplum skirt.  The ruffled peplum gives the plain skirt a smart, retro feel.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: I Spy bag

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an I Spy Bag.  It’s a small pillow filled with clear beads and random tiny objects.  A window on one side allows a peak… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowball Skirt with fabric flower embellishments

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Snowball Skirt.  This dressy skirt is actually fairly simple to make; it’s made from a rectangle of fabric with an elastic waistband hidden by a fabric sash.  Fabric flower… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Your Bustle skirt for girls

December 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos  and No Big Dill shows how to make this faaaah-bu-lous black & white ruffled bustle skirt for girls.  I love the rows and rows of full ruffles at the back of this skirt!  Get the tute… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover

December 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making this gorgeous Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover.  Part 1 of the tutorial shows how to make the knotted detail in a square of jersey knit.  Part 2 tells… Read more ...

Tutorial: Holly leaf bow tie for little boys

December 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a holly leaf bow tie for little boys.  This fun holiday accessory would be a great for Christmas photos or Christmas church service.  Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snuggly soft owl softie

December 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a project at Bernina’s Sewing Republic.  It’s a cute and snuggly owl softie made from soft fleece and minky.  Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a fringed finish to camouflage wear on a seam edge

December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads website showing how he rescued a thrift store jacket that was showing wear at the edge of the collar.  Instead of trying to cover it up, he took the worn edges as… Read more ...

Giveaway: Fa la la la Felt plus felt goodies

December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Lark Crafts have a fa la la la fabulous felty giveaway going on right now on their blog.  THREE of their lucky readers will win a package containing:
  • –A copy of Fa la la la Felt by
  • … Read more ...

    Sewing Tutorial: Fabric pocket gift tags

    December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

    Roselee from BabyE Crafts and Jane of All Trades shares a tutorial for making these gift tags with pockets.  The tags are cut from paper, and the fabric pockets are stitched down and can hold a little candy treat or… Read more ...

    Tutorial: Make a door snake to keep the drafts out

    December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

    VonFrau from Ruffled Feather Designs shares a downloadable PDF tutorial for making a door snake.  This long pillow is filled with dried beans and lies at your door to keep cold winter drafts from coming in.  Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

    Tutorial: Hanging gift pocket

    December 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

    Collette from Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade shows how to make a small hanging gift pocket that you can fill with candies, ornaments, or other small treasures.  If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you could make 25 of them and use… Read more ...
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