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Tutorial: Recover an umbrella

November 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Nothing makes me happier on a gray, rainy day than bright, happy colors. So why are umbrellas mostly so boring? That can change with this article at Threads Magazine. They show you how you can recover your umbrella. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stripy apron project

November 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Craftzine has the how-to for this stripy apron. It’s an excerpt from The Sewing Bible

by Ruth Singer. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, stripy, apron, The Sewing Bible, Ruth Singer[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable gift tags from chalkcloth

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Oilcloth Addict shows how you can make reusable gift tags for your Christmas giftgivingf rom chalkcloth and oilcloth. Not only are they pretty, they’re practical, too. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Oilcloth Addict] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pomander ornament from scrap fabric

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament. You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved. Go to the tutorial. [photo from kojodesigns] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pomander, ornament, scrap, fabric, no-sew[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soutache braid loops

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid. You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, soutache,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tinkerbell fairy costume

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this Tinkerbell fairy costume. She made it as a gift for a birthday party her daughter was invited to. With a felt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible cafe apron

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you! She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron. Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed fabric pumpkins

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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These fabric pumpkins by Thompson Family-Life may not be edible, but they are still utterly delicious! I’m loving her fabric choices, especially the doily appliqued to the side of one. She shares a tutorial so you can make some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fall leaf table runner and napkin rings

November 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making this fall leaf table runner with matching napking rings. Whether it’s for a special Thanksgiving dinner, or part of your autumn decor, your table will look festive with this table runner down… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Felt Christmas tree and presents!

November 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Lookie what Blythe from Sewn by Blythe made! It’s an entire Christmas tree made out of felt. The ornaments are felt, the toys underneath are felt, even the “needles” are felt. See more photos of her project at Sewn by … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch

November 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Essie from Penelope Waits shows how to make this Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch. What will you hold in your Little Bag of Secrets? Get the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork folio for Thanksgiving keepsakes

November 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for making a patchwork folio to save your Thanksgiving keepsakes. She is using her folio to archive her children’s lists of what they’re thankful for each year. What a great way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt birthday crown

November 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Jaime from Sew She Sews and Baubles & Bits shares a tutorial for making this fun birthday crown. Slip this on your child’s head and they transform into birthday royalty. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy lounge pants

November 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how to make a pair of lounge pants. The loose fit and elastic waist makes this a super easy sewing project. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew Retro Chic] [tags]sewing, tutorial, easy, lounge,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids can design and sew a monster softie!

November 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Kids’ imaginations go to places that grown-up minds could never reach. It’s Always Sunny shows how you can harness that imagination and let kids design and sew their own monster softie. They’ll be so proud of their end results, and… Read more ...