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Sewing Tutorial: Sew a French Coffee Press cozy

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has a project for all you coffee connoiseurs out there. They show how to turn a placemat into a French press cozy. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] These cup cozies make wonderful gifts at Christmas time, pair… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Marking and sewing hems

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine Senior Technical Editor, Judith Neukam continues the Teach Yourself to Sew video tutorial series with a short video showing how to mark and sew a hem. She shows how to do three different hem stitches: the catch stitch,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Bodacious Bow

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a free tutorial on her blog for making a big Bodacious Bow. Add an big bow like this to the neckline of a dress (as shown in the example), or to the back waist of a dress,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Roll-up chalk mat with pockets

May 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Maggie Muggins Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make this fun roll-up chalk mat. It even includes little pockets next to the drawing area for storing chalk and a small eraser. How cool! Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Skullcandy-inspired boy’s tee and hoodie

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar put together for her nephew! She used bleach and simple embroidery to recreate the look of her her nephew’s favorite clothing brand in a plain tee and damaged hoodie. I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eco Travel Lid reusable bowl cover from fabric

May 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is picnic season, and with it come potlucks and covered dishes. Instead of using foil or plastic wrap to cover your salad bowl, why not use an eco-friendly reusable fabric cover? Allyson Hill shares a tutorial on her blog… Read more ...

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 ...