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Tutorial: Sew a fold-up laundry bag

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Craft Leftovers has the how-to for making this laundry bag that folds and Snaps

into a small square for storage in between laundry trips. The handles from braided fabric scraps add a pop of color. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy scarf

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth guest blogs at Make It From Scratch with a tutorial for making these pretty scrappy scarves. If you’ve got any fabric scraps left over from your Christmas sewing, this is a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cupcake applique birthday outfit

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made this birthday outfit for a friend’s daughter who was turning one. It features fabric printed with cupcakes

and sprinkles, but what makes me weak in the knees is the appliqued cupcake complete with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby’s headband from a old tie

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from My Kind of Wonderful shows how to refashion a man’s tie into a cute headband for a baby girl. What a sweet way for her to wear something of her daddy’s around all day! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Keeping a straight edge when closing an opening

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tip on her blog for keeping a straight edge when closing an opening after having turned a sewn item right side out. No more tell-tale humps or indents showing where the turning gap… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It shows that a comfy shirt needn’t be a frumpy shirt with this off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 foot long snake softie

December 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lynette from Get Your Craft On! and All the Trend has the how-to for making these oversized snake softies. Each one is 5 feet long! I’m lovin’ those ssssnakey eyes and long ssssnakey tongue! Get the tutorial. Looking for… Read more ...

Tip: Use ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Whosies from Whosies & Whatnots shares a tip on her blog (Whosies… Written Whatnots) for using dollar store ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins. It’s so simple, and yet so brilliant! See how she does it. … Read more ...

Cool idea: Sew Teddy bears from outgrown pajamas

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When her son outgrew his much-loved pajamas, Joan from Nini Makes didn’t send get rid of them. Instead, she cut them up and used the fabric to make sweet little teddy bears for both of her children to sleep with. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a versatile maternity wrap cardigan

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Megan from MeganNielsen.com offers a free downloadable tutorial for making this versatile wrap cardigan. It looks great cinched with a belt, but it also looks good hanging loose. Those with baby bumps will be happy to know that it works… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket bib for baby

December 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pocket bib for baby’s feeding time. If you have a messy eater, the pocket will help catch the food before it hits the floor. Get the how-to. [photo from Prudent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated organza edging

December 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads magazine shows how to create pleated edging of pleated organza. They used a Perfect Pleater, which is now on my “must have” sewing accessory list. Get the how-to. [photo from Threads magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, technique, pleated,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy but stylish circular vest

December 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads magazine shows how to make this stylish vest out of a circular piece of fabric. It’s as simple as drafting a circle, cutting the armholes, and binding it off. Get the instructions from Threads magazine. [photo from Threads… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw-edged headband

December 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mama Monster from Made By the Mama Monster shows how to make a fabric headband. The edges are left raw, a popular look with the added bonus of an easy seam finish. Add a large fabric flower for a dramatic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork angel Christmas ornaments

December 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joan Gorman from Nini Makes shows how to make this last-minute patchwork angel ornament. The patchwork scraps are reminiscent of stained glass. Hang her on your tree, or attach her to a gift for beautiful handmade packaging. Get the how-to… Read more ...