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Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July flag t-shirts

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these 4th of July themed t-shirts. There is a ruffled version for the girls, and a plainer version for the boys. So cute! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: How to sew a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathie from Ramonster and Ramonsterwear shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reversible vinyl baby bib with pocket

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a reversible pocket bib out of a piece of vinyl. The pocket will catch bits of food as they tumble out of baby’s mouth and hands. And the vinyl… Read more ...

Tutorial series for beginning sewists

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity will soon be kicking off a new blog series aimed at beginning sewists. Named Sewing 101, this series will focus on basic skills. Look for guest posts from some of your favorite sewing bloggers! Read … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boardwalk T-Dress for little girls

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Growing Up With Charissa and Footprints shows how to refashion an adult tee into her little girl-sized Boardwalk Dress. This is a quick, easy dress with loads of personality. Go to the tutorial. (You’ll need to scroll… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Vintage polyester couch cover!

June 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks made! A champion of the much-maligned vintage polyester fabrics, she has covered her couch with them! Brilliant! Read more about her project at Wiener Dog Tricks. [photo from Wiener Dog Tricks]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an anemone pom pom from jersey fabric

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fluffy anemone pom pom out of jersey fabric. The soft jersey fabric won’t fray; in fact, it rolls a bit at the ends for some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Finding and working with repeats in a fabric design

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Donna Babylon, author of Decorating Sewlutions, shares some tips at Sew4Home for finding and working with repeats in the designs printed on fabrics. Go to the article. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, repeat, motif[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap Strip Fabric Bunting

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make a this pretty bunting out of scrap strips of fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Blue Cricket Design] [tags]sewing, tutorial, scrap, strip, fabric, bunting, garland[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add double ruffle to an A-line skirt

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jona from Fabritopia shares a tutorial on her blog, Stop Staring and Start Sewing, showing how to add a double ruffle to the bottom of an A-line skirt. This is such a cute detail!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Updated: Free Sewing pattern: Summer Frock for little girls

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is here and it’s time to dress your little girl in style! The simple summer frock designed by Susan from Freshly Picked is just what you need. This cute and comfortable dress is perfect for those warm summer days,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sailor Pants or Shorts for toddlers

June 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial for making these awesome Sailor Pants/Shorts for toddlers. She shows how to draft the pattern from an existing pair of pants, and then explains how to sew them up into a pair… Read more ...

Free pattern: 4th of July Patriotic Outdoor Pillows

June 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial and applique patterns for making these fabulous patriotic outdoor pillows perfect for 4th of July decor. I am absolutely in love with these pillows – the bold graphics, the spraypainted backgrounds, the vinyl… Read more ...

Free pattern: Super cute car-shaped pillow

June 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make this super cute car-shaped pillow. VROOOM!! Go to the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from Noodlehead] Looking for… Read more ...