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Tutorial: Ruffled pouf pillow with applique

September 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from To Be Charmed shows how to make a pouf pillow with ruffles and applique. What a pretty pillow! Go to the tutorial. [photo from To Be Charmed] Looking for more pouf patterns? Check out these Sewing patterns… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-Minute Summer Frock

September 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s pretty summer frock in just half an hour. Get the tute. [photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Very Biased Skirt

September 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Very Biased Skirt for girls. The body of the skirt and the rows of fabric strips are all cut on the bias. This is such a stunning… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini-tote from old jeans

September 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute mini-tote purse out of an old pair of jeans. Beading and a happy bow tied around one of the handles are a fun combination… Read more ...

This week in sewing giveaways

September 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tascha from TLK Designs is giving away a handmade kitchen set – a pretty apron and six cloth napkins to match. Deadline for entry is Tuesday, September 7th, 2010. Go to TLK Designs for details and to enter. .… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Swaddle blanket finished with self binding

September 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a self-binding baby blanket. Rather than applying a separate piece of fabric to bind the edges, a self-bound blanket wraps a portion of the back layer around… Read more ...

Free pattern: For Pleat’s Sake pretty pleated tote

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from U-Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for this fabulous pleated bag, the “For Pleat’s Sake” tote. This is like a double-dip of goodness for me – a pretty purse and a clever pun. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to set snaps with a snap setting tool

August 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid tells how to add sewing snaps

to a sewing project using a snap setting tool. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Positively Splendid] … Read more ...

Check it out: Remix by Ann Kelle

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s … Read more ...

Cool idea: Stay-put necktie magic trick

August 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows off her magic tie trick. No, it doesn’t pull a rabbit out of a hat or perform any other sleight of hand. But it does make the tail of a necktie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty bitty zippered sleeping bags for small dolls or stuffed animals

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make an itty bitty zippered sleeping bag, sized just right for a child’s small doll or stuffed animal. These small sleeping bags will keep your child’s stuffed animals snug and cozy on their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork zig zag throw pillow

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Calli from Make It Do guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this zig zag patchwork throw pillow. This is so pretty! Go to the tutorial. [photo from U Create] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring laundry bag for dorm living

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Need a gift for a new college student? There’s not much room in those small dorm rooms for knick knacks, but everyone’s got to do laundry. Sew4Home shows how to make a drawstring laundry bag. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beautiful tree embellishment from rolled denim

August 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Michele from Michele Made Me shows how she made this beautiful tree embellishment. She rolled and coiled strips of old denim this tree shape, which she then used as an embellishment for a zippered pouch. I love love love how… Read more ...

Free pattern: Luscious Bow Tote

August 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for this Luscious Bow Tote over at Robert Kaufman Fabrics. This is such a pretty purse! It was designed to coordinate with the Glam Garden by Josephine Kimberling. Go to the pattern.… Read more ...