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Tutorial: Graffiti van pillows or appliques

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial at I Love To Create for making these graffiti’d van pillows. Don’t need a stuffed graffiti’d van? Make an applique instead! Go to the tutorial. [photo from I Love To Create] Looking for more… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Throw pillow covers with ruffled trim

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for making a throw pillow covers with ruffled trim around the edges. Make a couple for your couch, or to dress up your bedding ensemble. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Raise a neckline with a simple gather

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cara from Bigger Bolder Happier and DI Denizen shows how she raised the neckline of a top using a simple gathering stitch. The result is a pretty neckline with less “exposure”. Go to the tutorial. [photo from DI Denizen] … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Pin-up girl shorts from a pair of trousers

March 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lily from The House of Mirth made these flirty pin-up girl style shorts out of a pair of men’s business trousers. Who knew pleated front pants could be made so sexy? I’m lovin’ those scallops cut into the fronts!! If… Read more ...

The softie stuffing tool you can’t do without

March 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Dolly Donations points us toward a cool tool featured over at Melly & Me. This simple tool can be purchased at the hobby store for just a few dollars, and makes stuffing a softie an easier task. What… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Business Card Pouch

March 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making this clear vinyl and ric-rac Business Card Pouch. Cute, cute!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Flower Girl Designs]… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kid’s apron from a pair of Denim overalls

March 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Baby Sack Baby Jack and Foundation shows how to make this child’s apron out of an old pair of denim overalls. If you reuse one of the buckles, you can make the neck strap adjustable. And because it’s… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make an apron from a coffee sack

March 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an apron out of an upcycled or recycled burlap coffee sack. I love the look of the burlap combined with bold graphics!! If the pattern is… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a fabric bike basket

March 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for sewing a basket that hangs from the handlebars of a child’s bike. The large, open shape means there’s plenty of room to bring a favorite stuffed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding rhinestone bling to a sewing project

March 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to add rhinestone bling to a sewing project. It’s amazing how a little sparkle can elevate a shirt from one that a little girl likes a lot, to one that she insists on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins with ric-rac trim

March 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these lovely fabric napkins for spring. The ric-rac peeking out of from the edges adds just the right touch. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Funny Bunny plush doll

March 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Elsie Flannigan from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make your very own Funny Bunny plush doll. Cute,cute!! I’m lovin’ the big heart on his tummy! Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Man’s shirt to cute minidress

March 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a man’s dress shirt into a kicky minidress. Get the how-to. [photo from Just Chic blog]… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Girls’ layered knit skirt

March 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this layered knit skirt for girls. The raw edges of the knit won’t need to be finished, and will curl a little bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pouf round pillow

March 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make a round pouf pillow with ruched sides. Make it from bold colors for a fun accessory for a teen’s room, or from more subdued colors for a more sophisticated look. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...