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Video tutorial: How to mark and sew darts

April 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine continues their Teach Yourself to Sew video series with a pair of video tutorials showing how to mark darts and then how to sew them. Darts allow you to pinch out extra bits of fabric to help create… Read more ...

It’s new: Patchwork zebra softie PDF pattern

April 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The pattern for this patchwork zebra softie is new from Laura from We Wilsons. Isn’t he a cutie?? His stripes are made from pieced fabric. To celebrate the release, she’s giving away 500 free downloads. After the first 500 downloads,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Super easy gathered skirt from a fitted sheet

April 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog explaining how to make a gathered skirt out of a fitted sheet. It takes less than 10 minutes and JUST ONE SEAM. Seriously. I’m adding “fitted sheets” to my must-hoard… Read more ...

It’s new: Jean Repair blog is all about denim

April 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, has just launched her new blog, Jean Repair. Jean Repair will explore the many ways to mend and manipulate this fabric, using the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a garden tool caddy from oilcloth

April 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Diane Gilleland shares a tutorial over at CraftZine for making this garden tool caddy. Made from oilcloth, it’s easily hosed off when it gets dirty. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftZine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, oilcloth, garden, tool, caddy,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Birdie and fish fleece pillows

April 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern and instructions for making these birdie and fish fleece pillows over at Better Homes & Gardens. Go to the pattern and instructions. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing… Read more ...

Many uses for a seam ripper

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The most obvious use for a seam ripper

is to, well, rip seams. But did you know that you can use it for so many other things? I didn’t. LiEr from ikat bag shares her top 10 favorite uses for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew summer top with tied sides

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make this no-sew top that ties together down the sides. It’s loose fitting, so pair it with a tank for easy going summer style. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of simple pajama shorts

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple pair of pajama shorts. The more fitted, to-the-knee style is both figure flattering and trendy. Love ’em!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a waterproof picnic blanket. The waterproof fabric is easily (and inexpensively!) obtained from a vinyl tablecloth. Love it! … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth swim cover-up for little girls

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make this swim cover-up for little girls. The outside is designer cotton for some “pop”, and the inside is terry cloth (from a towel) for absorbancy. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided fabric headband with large flower embellishment

April 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this braided fabric headband with a large stacked flower embellishment. These are pretty for little girls and and adults alike. It might be fun to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn girls’ “highwater” jeans into capris with contrast panels

April 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture from My Whimsy Girl shows how to give a makeover to your daughter’s outgrown jeans to get another season of wear and create a matching outfit at the same time. She turns the too-short jeans into just-right capri… Read more ...

Template and tutorial: Hedgehog applique

April 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jackie from Made by the Mama Monster guest blogs over at Megity’s Handmade with a free template and tutorial for making her sweet little hedgehog applique. She shows it on a baby’s shirt, but I’m betting it would be super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched fabric headband

April 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katie from No Big Dill guest blogs on MADE with a tutorial for making this ruched fabric headband. Bias tape finishes the edges. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from MADE] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruched, fabric, headband, gathered,… Read more ...