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Tutorial: Cheater patchwork detailing

September 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joan from Nini Makes shares an ingenious method for making faux patchwork detailing. It’s perfect for using up tiny scraps of fabric, and the result looks like you put far more effort into it than you really did. You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a dog leash

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fashion shouldn’t be limited to those of us with two legs. Your doggie deserves to walk in style, too. The Purl Bee shows how to make this pretty dog leash, complete with ribbon monogrammed with your dog’s initial. Get the … Read more ...

Giveaway: Flannel Queen grand opening

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In celebration of her new online shoppe, Flannel Queen is giving away three yummy flannel prizes from her shop. (Just in time for cool weather, too!) One winner will receive a fat quarter pack of 6 prints, another winner will… Read more ...

Giveaway: The Dizzy Daizy Quilt Shoppe grand opening

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Dizzy Daizy is holding a giveaway to celebrate the grand opening of their .com fabric shoppe – The Dizzy Daizy Quilt Shoppe. Up for grabs are three drool-worthy prizes, each to go to a different winner: 3 yards of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece scarf and mittens

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Make It From Scratch shows how to make a scarf and a pair of mittens out of fleece. Fleece is relatively inexpensive and a very forgiving fabric, making this a good project for a beginning sewer. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt tunic with Elizabethan collar

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make this simple t-shirt tunic with a ruffled Elizabethen style collar. I’m loving the large ruffles at the neckline!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Confessions of a Sewing Dork]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Give a classic shawl an edgier look

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over the M&J Trimming to find out how to give a classic shawl an edgier look with the addition of suede fringe trim and brass nailheads. Very cool! Go to the tutorial. [photo from MJTrimBlog] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a quilted reversible coat for your dog

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katrina from Roots and Wings Co made this quilted coat for her aging dog, whose joints were beginning to ache in the cold weather. The coat is reversible, with one side featuring a Halloween theme and the other a Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurpose a t-shirt into toddler lounge pants

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

KojoDesigns hows how you can repurpose a t-shirt into a comfy pair of lounge pants for your toddler. Go to the tutorial. [photo from KojoDesigns] Looking for more sewing patterns for track pants or lounge pants? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew circular tablecloth

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make this small circular tablecloth. Because the oilcloth won’t fray, you don’t have to hem. A perfect no-sew project! Use a black & white print to create a backdrop for your Halloween decorations. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pirate vest and shirt

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for your Halloween sewing projects, Wee Folk Art shares a tutorial for making a pirate vest and shirt. The resulting costume is far cooler than anything you’d buyat the costume shop, and you won’t spend $29.95 for… Read more ...

Free download: Printable bear to make a softie

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Skip to My Lou has created a downloadable bear softie design that you can download, print onto fabric, and sew into your own bear softie. She’s offering it for free download. You can purchase printable fabric, or you can follow… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cowl neck shirt

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

From now until December 23, 2009, you can download a free pattern for this cowl neck shirt by HotPatterns.com at Fabric.com. Additionally, Fabric.com has marked all patterns by HotPatterns.com 15% off until September 28, 2009. Go to the free … Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s D-ring belt

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make what she calls “The Easiest Child’s Belt Ever” – a simple d-ring

belt using webbing that you can buy by the yard. The d-ring fastener means that the size is… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Spiky hedgehog purse!

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at these spiky hedgehog purses by Joanne from Craft Passion! She was inspired by Lollypop’s tutorial for hedgehog softies, but made it her own by adding folded fabric spikes on the body and converting it to a purse. I… Read more ...