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Tutorial: Stuffed Christmas ornaments

November 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jezze from Jezze Prints shares a tutorial for making a set of round stuffed ornaments. Stamp, screenprint, or applique a motif, or fussy-cut a novelty print to get the design you want. Get the how-to. If the ones she… Read more ...

Tutorial: French seam pillowcase

November 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make a pillowcase that’s finished off with French seams. The seam finishing elevates it from simple pillowcase to fabulous Christmas gift. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute scrap ribbon wallet

November 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this super cute wallet from scrap ribbon. Colorful ribbon stripes and dimensional flowers make this the ultimate girlie-girl wallet. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lil Blue Boo] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy patchwork scarf

November 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Max and Ellie shares a tutorial on their blog for this easy patchwork scarf. Dig through your scrap bing for the printed fabric pieces, and knock out a bunch of quick Christmas gifts! Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Last-minute felt turkey placemat

November 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa guestblogs on Noodlehead with a tutorial for a last-minute Thanksgiving placemat. The turkey’s feathers are actually pockets to hold cutlery. So cute! It’s made from felt so you don’t have to worry about finishing the edges. Make one tonight… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy table runner

November 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a last-minute way to dress up your holiday dinner table, check out this quick and easy table runner tutorial at Craft Stylish. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] Looking for more sewing patterns for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add an adjustable elastic waistband to kids’ pants

November 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie from julie-k shows how you can add an adjustable waist to an existing pair of pants. Whether you’re adding the adjustable waist to a pair of jeans from a clearance rack, thrift store, or a hand-me-down, now you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a shower curtain

November 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial telling how to make a shower curtain. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, shower, curtain[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Car Cozie roll-up caddy for toy cars

November 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sharla from My Little Gems and Little Gems Shop shows how to make a car cozie fabric storage roll for cars. The long fabric roll has pockets to store individual cars, as well as a fabric “road” for them to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed zipper bracelet

November 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I repurpose a pair of pants, I’m often left with a lone zipper. I have been saving them thinking that oneday I’ll find a good use for the zippers that doesn’t involve hours of picking seams. Now, with this… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a pair of boots from an upcycled sweater

November 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Who says that keeping up with the latest fashion trends has to cost lost of money? Jessica from Happy Together shows how she recycled a sweater into a pair of stylish knit boots. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl softie from a scarf

November 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her series on repurposed scarves with a tutorial showing how to turn an old scarf into a cute little owl softie. If you’ve got any babies or small children on your Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thanksgiving Turkey placecard holders or pincushions

November 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity shares a tutorial for a fun turkey-shaped placecard for your Thanksgiving table. It’s based off of a pincushion pattern, so after Thanksgiving is all over you can send your guests home with a turkey-shaped pincushion.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace-trimmed silk scarf

November 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make this scarf with lace edging at the bottoms. The silk will be soooo soft against your skin, and a pretty contrast with a tweedy winter coat. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recover an umbrella

November 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...