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Tutorial: Christmas-themed throw pillows

November 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

embroideredchristmasmessagepillowsCreative Little Daisy shares a tutorial for making this trio of Christmas-themed throw pillows.  What a fun way to spruce up your couch for the holidays!  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Creative Little Daisy] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Christmas,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple baby bibs

November 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

bibpatternThese baby bibs by Hope from Going Sew Crazy are beautiful in their simplicity.  She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.  Make them out of one piece of fabric (as shown) or get creative with some scrap… Read more ...

Gotta get: Sunray Pleated Clutch PDF pattern

November 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

sunraypleatedclutchThis Sunray Pleated Clutch by Constructivism features an intriguing folded fabric exterior.  The pleated sunray detail makes your solid fabrics the star, though I think it would also look pretty awesome out of a stripe.  You can get the PDF… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a sleeve while maintaining original hem

November 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

shortenembroideredsleeveChristine from Christine Sews explains how she shortened the sleeves on this delicate shirt.  The sleeve from lighteight sheer fabric had sequins and embroidered trim just above the hem, which she wanted to maintain.  See how she shortened the sleeve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Custom window valances

November 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

customvalanceShelley Detton shows how to make a custom valance on her blog, 7 Layer Studio.  She gives directions for several variations so you can get just the look you want.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from 7 Layer … Read more ...

Free pattern: Where the Wild Things Are Christmas stocking

November 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

wildthingstockingSanta visits all kids, even the wild ones.  If you’ve got a little wild thing at your house who is expecting a visit from Santa this year (or maybe even an older wild thing), you need this Where the Wild … Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding leg snaps to baby pants

November 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

addsnapsJust because a pair of baby pants doesn’t have snaps on the inside leg seam doesn’t mean they have to stay that way.  You can add them in with a little handsewing.  Arwen O’Reilly Griffith shares a tutorial on Craftzine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas stocking with embroidered name

November 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

stocking4Anne from Noodlehead shows how to make this Christmas stocking.  She includes directions for adding a machine embroidered (satin stitch) name to the top.  After all, you don’t want someone else claiming your stocking stuffers as their own, do you? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pants alteration for thin hips

November 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

alterpantsforthinthighsChristine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips.  This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs.  Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a quiet book from a set of potholders

November 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

potholderquietbookCare from Obsessively Stitching finishes out her potholder sewing series with this tutorial showing how to use a set of potholders to make a quiet book.  The potholders are already quilted and finished on the edges, so all that’s left… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make-up bag from a Dollar Store Potholder

November 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

makeup_bagCare from Obsessively Stitching shows another cool way to repurpose dollar store potholders.  This time she uses one to make a make-up bag.  Get the how-to. [photo from Obsessively Stitching] [tags]sewing, tutorial, make-up, makeup, bag, pouch, potholder, hot pad[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel sewing kit from a quilted potholder

November 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

travelsewingkitCare from Obsessively Stitching shows you can transform a quilted potholder into this handy travel sewing kit.  The quilting is perfect for holding your needles and pins.  How cool is that!  Get the how-to. [photo from Obsessively Stitching… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler-sized bubble skirt

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

bubbleskirtMommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots  shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler.  You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need.  Go to the tutorial.   [photo from Smashed Peas and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins to set a pretty table

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

clothnapkinsNot only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting.  Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Attaching a neckband to a t-shirt

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

neckbandcollarChristine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt.  Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex.  In reality, it’s a simple process.  Get the how-to. [photo from Christine … Read more ...
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