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Tutorial: Make covered buttons without a covered button kit

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make covered buttons without using those expensive covered button kit

s. A circle of fabric and a bit of handstitching is all you need, and it can… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Bunny finger puppets for Easter

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee offers a free pattern and tutorial for these cute little bunny finger puppets. I love the pop of contrasting color on the insides of the ears! Go to the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from The … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Easter-themed egg cozies

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood from Craft Sanity shares a tutorial showing how to make these super cute egg cozies. Make them now for an Easter-themed table setting, and then use them year round cause they’re just so adorable. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a maternity skirt

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Georgeina shows how to make a maternity skirt out of a regular skirt that was headed to the thrift store. The original was too tight, but when she was refashioning it to maternity she was also able to adjust to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter egg felt shape book

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this fun Easter-themed felt book. Each page is has an egg applique, and a pocket on the back page holds little felt shapes that can… Read more ...

It’s new: Plush bunny Easter basket PDF pattern

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room introduces her newest PDF sewing pattern – a plush bunny Easter basket! The PDF is just $3.00. Read more and order from The Idea Room. [photo from The Idea Room] [tags]sewing, pattern, PDF, plush,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Transform a 70’s shirt dress into retro chic

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The How-To Gal shows how she transformed an outdated, shapeless thrift store dress into a sophisticated dress with up-to-the-minute style. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she got this dress from an exclusive indie boutique. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric Easter basket

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dot from Dabbled.org shows how to make a fabric Easter basket. Add some letters to personalize it with your child’s name. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Dabbled.org] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, Easter, basket[/tags] Looking for more Easter themed sewing… Read more ...

Free pattern: Make a pair of pretty panties

March 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mademoiselle Chaos and Sister Infinity from ParaNoire share a free pattern on their blog for this lovely pair of panties. This pattern is the result of a collaboration with the talented Emily Kate.Use a silky fabric for a fancy… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a Mei Tai style baby sling

March 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Slingin’ Baby shares a tutorial on her blog, Crafted by Mama, for making a Mei Tai style baby sling. This wrap around carrier allows you to keep baby snuggled close to your chest while having your hands free. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own printable fabric

March 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Infarrantly Creative guest blogs over at The Idea Room with a tutorial showing how to make your own printable fabric. You can print any image on to the treated fabric using your inkjet printer. This is so cool! … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sheep softie

March 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

This sheep softie by small dream factory is soooo cute!! And she shares the pattern and a tutorial so you can make one for yourself. Love it! Get the free pattern at small dream factory. [photo from small dream… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bag from an old t-shirt

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from //Between the Lines// shows how to make this reusable produce bag from an old t-shirt. It’s covered with little slits to mimic mesh and make the bag stretchy. T-shirt knit is not only soft but it also doesn’t… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a soft playmat for baby

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a soft playmat for baby. Lay it on the floor for a soft place for baby to play. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system

March 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Walter + Veronica share a tutorial on for making an oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system. Zippers on each pocket keep the cash where it needs to be. Go to the tutorial. Editor’s Note: This blog is no longer … Read more ...