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Tutorial: Make a pincushion from a tin can

June 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this cute pincushion out of a tin can. It’s her response to the Iron Crafter challenge at Fireflies & Jellybeans. She used a 6-ounce can (from snack almonds), which is a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a hanging bag to hold your plastic grocery sacks

June 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this hanging bag for holding your plastic grocery sacks. The drawstring closure at the bottom makes it easy to put stuff in and then pull… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an insulated pizza or pie taker

June 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jill from JeMbellish and Creating My Way to Success made an insulated pie or pizza box for taking foods to picnics and potlucks. The sewing looks to be fairly easy. You won’t believe what she repurposed to create the reflective… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY Make a large dog bed

June 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Joyful Abode shows how to make a dog bed. The inside is stuffed with two bed pillows, so it’s big enough for a larger dog. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Joyful Abode] Looking for more things to hand-make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed edge burp cloth

June 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy fromSugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make this frayed edge burp cloth. You can personalize it with a monogram, as shown in the example. You could also use an image from a fabric print as an applique,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Make a baby’s sleep sack from a man’s dress shirt

June 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s sleep sack out of a man’s dress shirt. I love this idea!! Not only is it a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make some felt corn on the cob

June 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Cook Clean Craft for a tutorial showing how to make a felt version of an ear of corn. The “kernels” were created with a bit of simple weaving. Brilliant!! Get the how-to. [photo from Cook Clean… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned jeans skirt with tree applique

June 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing Dork from Redemption reveals her response to the Sew What? skirt challenge. She made a skirt out of a pair of jeans, and then appliqued it with an awesome tree motif. She’s written up a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snap Attack clutch

June 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to the Lark Crafts blog to download a PDF tutorial for this Snap Attack clutch. It’s offered as an excerpt from the book, Pretty Little Purses and Pouches

. I’m loving the layered, off-kilter flaps and the pearl … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-scratch infant mittens

June 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rochelle from Home Sweet Homebodies shows how to make an itty bitty pair of mittens sized to fit infants’ hands. These little mittens keep baby’s sharp nails from scratching their skin. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Home Sweet… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Shirred beach towel dress

June 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Dana from MADE just made! It’s a swim cover-up made from a shirred beach towel. BRILLIANT!! The towel fabric absorbs water, and the bright colors are perfect for summer. Read more about her project at MADE. [photo… Read more ...

Giveaway: Madras summertime romper, size 18-24 months

June 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativityy is celebrating her 200th blog post by giving away the Madras summertime romper she recently made as her entry to So You Think You’re Crafty. It’s sized 18-24 months. I’m diggin’ those bias strips… Read more ...

Sewing Tutoria: Fruit Salad baby hats

June 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs on luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make fruit-themed baby hats. These are SO cute!! She shows how to make strawberry, blueberry, apple, and orange hats. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a gathered A-line skirt

June 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Phiphi fromChez Vies and Indya Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered A-line skirt. She shows how to create a flared pattern piece so that there is more fullness at the bottom without creating… Read more ...

Tutorial: 1-Hour Dress

June 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this stylish knit interlock dress in just one hour, no pattern required. The pleating on one shoulder adds style. Pair it with a wide belt to cinch it in at the waist and create… Read more ...