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Tutorial: Business card-sized luggage tag

November 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Earlier this week, Skip To My Lou shared a tutorial for making fabric luggage tags. Now she’s followed it up with this tutorial for luggage tags sized to hold a business card. Instead of writing down all the information… Read more ...

Tutorial: D-ring belt from fused plastic bags

November 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this cool D-ring

belt. The colorful stripes aren’t made of fabric; they’re made of fused plastic bags. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lil Blue Boo] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthroplogie-inspired sweater cap for little girls

November 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs at 30 Handmade Days with a tutorial showing how to make this sweater cap for little girls inspired by a similar hat from Anthropologie. Rather than spending the big bucks to buy one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thanksgiving Roast turkey from felt

November 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

With this felt version of a roast turkey, your child can set a pretent Thanksgiving feast. Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make one. The drumsticks are removable. How cute is that! Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized shopping bag

November 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Petit main sauvage made this cool oversized shopping bag, and she shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from petit main sauvage] [via Wardrobe Refashion] [tags]sewing, tutorial, oversized, large, shopping, bag, tote,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a flat patch pocket

November 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads Magazine shows how to sew a patch pocket and have it come out flat and crisp. Get the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, flat, patch, pocket[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed napkin ring from burlap

November 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maya frommaya*made shares a tutorial for a lovely monogrammed napkin ring. The burlap and linen flower has a rustic, yet airy feel. Get the how-to and make a set of your own. [photo from maya*made] [tags]sewing, tutorial, monogrammed,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Earmuff headband with fleece flowers

November 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for the cold winter months ahead, Carlen from Little Trends shares a tutorial on her blog for making this warm earmuff headband. The smattering of fleece flowers is a fun way to finish this off. Get the … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy envelope

November 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Losing a tooth is such a big event for a child, so give them a special spot to leave their teeth for the tooth fairy. Bethany from The Paper Pony shows how to make an adorable tooth fairy envelope. I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric luggage tags

November 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Skip to my Lou shows how you can make your own custom fabric luggage tags. Make one from a bright, bold print and you’ll easily be able to recognize your suitcase as it comes around on the baggage claim carousel. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas-themed throw pillows

November 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Creative 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

These 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

This 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

Christine 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

Shelley 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 ...