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Tutorial: Basic button-down shirt

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Storque at Etsy has a tutorial for making this basic button-down shirt. It’s an excerpt from the book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes

, so if you like the tutorial then I’m betting you’ll want to buy the whole book. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintucked vest from a plaid shirt

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make this pintucked vest out of a very ordinary plaid shirt. The result is anything but ordinary! Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pintuck, vest, plaid, shirt, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Table runner with crazy ribbon stripes

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Shelley from 7 Layer Studio made this table runner as part of her Halloween decor. The zig-zagging stripes are actually ribbon that she stitched down to a solid piece of fabric. Fabulous!! See more pictures and read about her project … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an armor costume from felt

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If your child dreams of being a knight in shining armor, check out this tutorial from Adrienne from Some of a Kind. She shows how to make a set of pretend armor out of felt. She also has tutorials to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot water bottle cover from an old sweater

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instead of sending a moth-eaten sweater to the trash bin, why not use it to create a cover for your hot water bottle? Grayvyxn shares a tutorial on Wardrobe Refashion showing you how. Get the tutorial. [photo from Wardrobe … Read more ...

Tutorial: Onesie Halloween costumes for baby

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vickie Howell shares some tutorials on PBS Parents showing how to make all four of these Halloween costumes for baby – Strong Man, Munchkin, Wee Witch and Baby Sasquatch. They are all based on the perennial favorite baby garment –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Trick or Treat tote

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Reprodepot shows how to make this simple tote bag, perfect for carrying your goodies while out trick-or-treating. Get the tutorial. Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own trick or treat bags for Halloween? Check these Sewing… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Holiday burlap table runner

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Create Everyday made this holiday table runner from burlap and contrasting ribbon. I love the contrast of the rustic burlap with the refined look of grosgrain ribbon. See more photos (and find out how she did it) at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rock a bye baby bibs with guitar applique

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vegbee from Blueprints shares a tutorial and pattern for these rock a bye baby bibs, perfect for all the cool babies and parents that you know. She’s got patterns for an acoustic guitar (shown here) and an electric guitar. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric Christmas trees

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Trick-or-Treat sack from a bandana

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more DIY sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarves, throw pillows, and neck pillows from old tees

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Courage to Create for some cool ideas for repurposing your old t-shirts. They have links to video tutorials showing how to make this patchwork pillow, a neck pillow, and scarves. Look for t-shirts with bold graphics, as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork bread bag

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katie f rom Adelaide Lemonade shows how to make this patchwork bread bag for her homemade bread. Make a bread bag and fill it with a fresh baked loaf for an awesome hostess or housewarming gift! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine cozy

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joanna from Chubby Hobby shows how to make a cover for your Janome sewing machine. It’s made to fit over the machine’s hard cover because – let’s face it – large plastic sewing machine covers are not so pretty. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Witchy-poo shoe softie

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Angie from Quality Time shares a pattern and tutorial for making these Witchy-poo Shoe softies. Make up a pair and hang it from ribbon as a fun Halloween decoration. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Quality Time] Looking for… Read more ...