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Tutorial: Embroidered trick or treat tote

October 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christina from The Sometimes Crafter shares a free pattern for this trick or treat tote. The bag itself is made of two different prints, but the real star is the simple embroidery at the top. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Houndstooth pillow from felted sweaters

October 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can make this pillow with oversize houndtooth pattern felted sweaters. Transient Expression shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [via Whip Up] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pillow, throw, houndstooth, felted, sweater, repurpose[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool wrappers for cloth diapers

October 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Confessions of a Sewing Dork to find out how to make a wool wrapper for your baby’s cloth diapers. This wrapper is held together with velcro and goes on like a diaper rather than a pull-on cover. … Read more ...

Tutorial: CD organizer for your car

October 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Puking Pastilles shares a tutorial for making this CD organizer for your car. Made with your favorite fabrics, it’s pretty and it’s practical. My favorite combination! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Puking Pastilles] [via Sew, Mama, Sew’s … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric flower for your t-shirt

October 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Momma Bear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to sew a fabric flower to dress up a plain tee. Make a couple of them like she did, and you’ve got a pretty little bouqet on your shirt! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tank top totes in two styles

October 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftyNest shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make these tote bags out of tank tops. One is made from a gathered tank and boasts a retty gathered bottom to match. The other is made from a plain tank,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric pumpkin softies

October 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user Very Interesting shows how to make these pumpkin softies out of your scrap fabric. What a fun way to use up your scraps! You can also make this into a jack-o-lantern by appliqueing a face. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork bunting for Halloween

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this festive patchwork bunting for Halloween. You can get all the squares you’ll need for the patchwork out of one charm pack. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Giveaway: Japanese fabrics from Miss Matatabi

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sweet Tidings to enter a giveaway for some Japanese fabrics from Miss Matatabi. Four fabric sets will be given away, each to one lucky winner. These fabrics are truly delicious!! (Pictured here is the Lecien Kyoyasai… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zombie costume

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this zombie costume. The layers of shredded fabric give it a real spooky look. Her tutorial says it is for a baby, but I don’t see any reason why the same process… Read more ...

Tutoria: Superhero arm cuffs

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair made these fabulous arm cuffs to finish out her daughter’s superhero costume. She shares a quick tutorial in case your superhero needs a pair, too. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Polka… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Big bad wolf costume for dogs

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You know your dog is just big ole teddy bear, but on Halloween let him pretend to be a much fiercer big, bad wolf. I love these faux fur wolf hoods featured at Craftzine! Who knows, maybe someone will fill… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spooky patchwork treat bag

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this spooky patchwork bag for trick or treating. You can get all the fabric squares you need out of one charm pack, and still have a handful left over for other scrap projects. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a spider costume

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make this spider costume. You start with various pieces of black clothing (pants, turtleneck, long socks) so the actual sewing is kept to a minimum. Go to the tutorial. Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skeleton applique shirt

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Brassy Apple shares a pattern and tutorial for making this skeleton applique shirt. Make one, and a cool Halloweencostume is as simple as putting on the shirt. Get the pattern. Looking to chat about sewing? Check out our sewing … Read more ...