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Tutorial: Slipcover the backs of your dining room chairs

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. shares a tutorial for making a slipcover for the back of your dining chair. Because you’re only covering the back, and not the seat itself, it’s a fairly easy sewing project. Get the how-to. [phot from Bari … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork Valentine’s eye pillow

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day? Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one. Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too! Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a maternity panel to pair of pants

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Adriana from The Princess Seam shares a tutorial for adding a maternity panel to a pair of pants. Whether you start with ready made pants, or sew your own, adding a stretchy maternity panel makes them comfy on your growing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sweet Candy Dress with transfers and tie-dye

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this sweet Candy Dress for your little girl. She uses iron-on transfer to add a label from your favorite candy packaging, and overdyes with tie-dye to give it that signature Lil… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired potholders from recycled materials

January 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders. You can make them from all recycled materials. Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Groundhog iPod Touch cover

January 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial on her blog for making the cutest little cover for an iPod Touch. It’s a little groundhog! Squeal!! Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Detour Diaper Bag

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Make Baby Stuff for a free pattern for their “Detour Diaper Bag”. Check out those angled pockets! Any hip mama would be proud to carry one of these. Go to the free pattern. [photo from Make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Heart Memory Game

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Designs with a tutorial showing how to make this matching game out of felt. Different colored hearts make it fun for Valentine’s Day. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

New patterns & a giveaway from Melly & Me

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click over to Melly & Me’s blog to see pictures of the two new patterns they’re adding to their line. There’s Dee-Dee Dolphin (shown here) and a Raspberry Ripple bag that features fabulous triangular pleats. Read more at Melly & … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated ribbon headband

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Designs guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial for making this pleated ribbon headband. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, pleated, ribbon, headband[/tags] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled heart banner for Valentine’s Day

January 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making this pretty Valentine’s Day banner with ruffled hearts. Get the how-t0. Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects

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Tutorial: Slipcover the backs of your dining room chairs

Tutorial: Patchwork Valentine’s eye pillow

Tutorial: Add a maternity panel to pair of pants

Tutorial: Make a sweet Candy Dress with transfers and tie-dye

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired potholders from recycled materials

Tutorial: Groundhog iPod Touch cover

Free pattern: Detour Diaper Bag

Tutorial: Felt Heart Memory Game

New patterns & a giveaway from Melly & Me

Tutorial: Pleated ribbon headband

Tutorial: Ruffled heart banner for Valentine’s Day

Tutorial: Nintendo DS cover from an orphaned sock

Tutorial: Owl ribbon softie teether toy

Tutorial: Boy’s raglan-sleeved shirt from a collared onesie

Free pattern: Mr. Seahorse softie doll