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Sewing Tutorial: Poolside robe from a towel

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to make this poolside robe out of a large towel. Inexpensive beach towels are readily available at the discount stores right now. Grab one up and make yourself a new swimming… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make padded fabric storage case

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

By Night celebrates the 100th post on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make this awesome zippered storage case. She adds fleece interlining for padding, and a handle on the top to make it easy to tote around. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim

May 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim. This would make a lovely accent for your bedding. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] Free pattern: Cat shaped neck pillow Sewing pattern: Travel neck pillow Tutorial: … Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s nightgown from a vintage pillowcase

May 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Gingercake from ginia18 shows how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of a vintage pillowcase. So pretty!! The downloadable pattern is for a size 4T, but you could adapt it for a larger or smaller girl if needed. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Create pleated panel detail for a bag

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for creating a pleated panel. This one was added to a buttercup bag, but you could use this same idea with any bag or tote that you make. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters with self-bound edges

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Florence from Flossie Tea Cakes shows how to make these quilted fabric coasters with self-bound edges. This method for finishing the edges helps maintain straight sides and crisp corners. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Flossie Tea Cakes]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a summer halter with built-in bra

May 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for the hot, muggy days of summer, The Sewing Dork shows how to make a halter top with a built-in bra. Brilliant!! Get the tutorial at her blog, Confessions of a Sewing Dork. [photo from Confessions of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork rainbow round pouf cushion

May 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Design*Sponge shows how to make this patchwork round pouf cushion. They give dimensions to make one that is 17″ in diameter, large enough for a floor cushion. You can vary the sizes to create a stacking tower of pouf cushions. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pair of slippers from an old pair of jeans

May 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky

, author of Denim Revolution, shares a tutorial on the Guardian website showing how to make a pair of slippers out of an old pair of jeans. The soft, worn fabric of the jeans will feel good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a summer tunic from a t-shirt dress

May 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she made this summer tunic from a longer t-shirt dress. She shortened the dress, added elastic to cinch it in, and then added some decorative strips of fabric. I love… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a teddy bear

May 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user HowJoyful shows how to make your own teddy bear. Get the how-to. [photo from HoyJoyful on Instructables] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork window throw or boudoir pillow

May 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Window Pillow. The patchwork pillow frames squares of four different fabric prints. This was part of her Boudoir Pillow entry in last week’s So You Think… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY thread rack from pegboard

May 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make a thread rack from pegboard. Using pegboard means you don’t have to fuss with measuring, marking, and drilling a jillion little holes. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sugar… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Playful Days double layer shirred sundress

May 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make her Playful Days dress, a double-layer shirred sundress. I love the contrasting fabric peeking out of the bottom! Get the how-t0. [photo from From an Igloo] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Playful Days,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled table runner

May 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this ruffled table runner. The long ruffles are easily made from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) strips. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] Looking for more sewing patterns for table runners? Check these… Read more ...