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Tutorial: Making an apron

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to make an apron. You can start with an apron pattern, or you can use an existing apron as your starting point. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Three Little Pigs finger puppets, and their houses

September 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial for making these adorable Three Little Pigs finger puppets. I love the ric rac for the big bad wolf’s sharp teeth!! She also shares how to make props for the three houses they… Read more ...

Giveaway: Free felt food or softie pattern from GulfCoastCottagePDF

September 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you love sewing felt food and softies, then you’ll love Jen’s patterns at GulfCoastCottagePDF. (I know I do!) Her shop features a robust line of felt food playsets like tea sets, barbeque sets, and baking sets. She also has… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Coffee sack dress!

September 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo took the saying, “She’d look good in a potato sack” to heart and made this sack dress for her little girl. Of course, burlap is a bit rough on little girl skin, so she replaced… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxed tote bag

September 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kerri from Kerri Made shares a 2-part tutorial for making this boxed tote bag. The simple lines make this a striking tote. Link to tutorial part 1. Link to tutorial part 2. [photo from Kerri Made] [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s bicycle handlebar cover

September 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie from julie-k explains how she gave her daughter’s bicycle a facelift by creating a new handlebar cover. Brilliant! Get the how-to. [photo from Julie-K] [tags]sewing, tutorial, kid, child, bicycle, handlebar, cover[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity pants

September 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maternity pants and trendy are two words you rarely see in the same sentence. And yet, Grosgrain shows how you can achieve function/fashion harmony by making your own maternity pants. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Grosgrain] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Can you spot the differences in Threads Magazine covers?

September 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

My daughter loves playing “Spot the Difference” games. You know, the ones where two very similar pictures appear side by side and you have to spot the differences between them. Threads Magazine created their own “Spot the Difference” game using… Read more ...

Sienna recycled t-shirt dress for girls + giveaway

September 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lil Blue Boo makes magic recycling adult sized t-shirts into super cute little girl’s dresses. Her Sienna recycled t-shirt dress pattern is now available in the Lil Blue Boo Etsy shop. It features raglan sleeves and an optional bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitches and Stripes tote bag

September 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag. This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sock monkey Halloween costume

September 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s note: Unfortunately, this tutorial has been removed from the HGTV website. I have not yet been able to find an alternative tutorial. –Anne If you like sock monkeys, you’ll love this sock monkey costume! Jen Muecke shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Big eyed owl softie

September 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cyndi from Old Time Cyndi guest blogs on Lu Bird Baby with a tutorial for making this owl softie. Those big eyes are irresistable! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lu Bird Baby] Looking for more Softie toys to… Read more ...

Felt breakfast food sewing pattern

September 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This felt breakfast food pattern by GulfCoastCottagePDF includes everything your child would need to make a yummy pretend breakfast, including a felt toaster to warm the bagels and pastry. The pattern is available in the GulfCoastCottagePDF Etsy shop for $5.99. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby dragon cape

September 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user merricat shares a tutorial for making this super cute baby dragon cape. Make it as a Halloween costume, but keep it as dress-up fun for years to come. Go to the tutorial. Looking to chat about sewing?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a scallop edge with a blind hem stitch

September 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Threads magazine show how to acheive this scallop edge finish on your sewing machine using pearl cotton and a blind hem stitch. This looks like such a cool technique! (Adding it to my “must try” list.) Go … Read more ...