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Sewing Pattern: Sew a pleated pinafore for girls

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore. What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress. Wear it layered… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Crib toy and book organizer

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie tells how you can create this handy organizer that hangs in a crib and holds baby’s toys and books. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Get some tips for sewing with boiled wool

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool. If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out. Go to the article. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up some fancy bedroom slippers

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Fabulous slippers make cold mornings (and floors!) more bearable. Nancy Minksy, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for making these handmade slippers. Velvet, lace, and other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with mod flower motif

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee has a free tutorial for making these fabulous throw pillows. The oversized felt flower design is crisp and modern. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, flower, pillow, throw, decor,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a baby romper

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps

opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix to… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pig softie

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amida from Journey Into Unschooling had some scrap fabric and a bit of stuffing. A quick handdrawn pattern and a sewing session later, she had this sweet little pig softie. Read more about her project at Journey Into Unschooling. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric pocket watch for pretend play

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy made this soft fabric pocket watch for her son so that he can pretend to be a train conductor. It has two fabric pieces that are “hinged” together at the top so he… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Ruffled shower curtain

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kerri from cute little disaster and Lovelies & Reas’ Designs shows the ruffled curtain she made, inspired by a similar one she saw in an Anthropologie catalog. (Have you noticed how many awesome sewing projects are inspired by Anthropologie?) Read … Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up scissor organizer

January 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craftzine to find out how to sew a roll-up organizer for your scissors. It keeps all of your scissors stored neatly in one spot and tied up with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork heart sachet for Valentine’s Day

January 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped patchwork sachets. Give them as small Valentine’s Day gifties, or use them to decorate your house. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines … Read more ...

Lil Blue Boo & Dharma Trading Design Challenge

January 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo has just announced her design challenge. To enter, create a garment using a Lil Blue Boo pattern and then use at LEAST one of the following techniques: fabric dyeing, fabric painting, stenciling, fabric transfers, screen… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a clearance tablecloth into a Christmas tree skirt

January 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christmas may have come and gone, but there’s still time to squeeze in one last Christmas sewing project before you get all your decorations packed away. With all of the after-Christmas clearance sales going on, it’s a good time to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn an Ugly Doll into a fun chalk bag

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Sterns from J. Sterns Designs shows how to convert an Ugly Doll into a chalk bag. The simple shapes of these whimsical softies lend themselves to an easy refashion. Go to the tutorial. [photo from J. Sterns Designs]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a “Best Of…” Book to record family memories

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from kojodesigns writes on her blog about a longtime New Year’s Eve tradition in her family. They’d make tape recorded conversations as the family reflected upon the past year and their hopes for the coming year(s). This year, she… Read more ...