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Lookie what she made: Pincushion dolls

September 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Quirky Dolls from Sew Simply Handmade makes these unique pincushion dolls. She gives each one a name and a unique personality, and then accessorizes them accordingly. Want one of your own? You can purchase them from her Etsy shop.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reversible baby sling with padding

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A baby sling provides a hands-free way to carry your baby around with you and still keep them snuggled up close. Elizabeth from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play That Part shows how to make a reversible baby sling. There’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back-to-school drawstring backpack

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie from julie-k made this drawstring backpack for her daughter. Drawstring backpacks are a perennial favorite sewing project because they’re quick, they’re easy, and they’re practical. She followed a tutorial from Martha Stewart, but made modifications to get the look… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing a blind hem

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A blind hem is actually a fairly simple hem to create on your sewing machine. Jennifer from Window-Valence-Patterns.com shows how to do it in a video tutorial. Go to the video tutorial. [via Picking Up Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a bunting from vintage hankies

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The craft begins shows how to make this sweet bunting from vintage hankies. If you’ve got a collection of vintage hankies, this would be a great way to display them. Get the how-to. Tutorial: Little girl’s bloomers from vintage … Read more ...

Tutorial: Goofball baby toy

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a goofball, a soft baby taggy ball. This would make an awesome baby gift! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

fat quarterShop shows a little sneak peek of the upcoming Nicey Jane line by Heather Bailey, available in two colorways. Cool (shown at the left) uses a pallette of muted blues, greens, and yellows, while the Swell colorway introduces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen apron with embroidered hem

September 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Linen is the perfect choice to complement the simple lines of this pop. The hem band is embroidered with outlines of pears. Find out how to make one with a tutorial from Living Creatively. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Different Types Of Pillow Stuffing And which to use

September 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In their article, Understanding Filler Materials, the folks at Sew4Home discuss the many options for stuffing handmade pillows. Go to the article. [photo from Sew4Home] Have you seen those snuggle chairs and sensory beanbags such as Kloudsac that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flirty peasant top refashion

September 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews made this flirty peasant top from a man’s dress shirt. The grosgrain ribbon adds a feminine touch to the more masculine fabric. Get the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, flirty, peasant, top,… Read more ...

How To Sew Fitted crib sheets

September 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I wanted some hot pink crib or cot sheets for her nursery. The only problem was, that year there weren’t any to be purchased in the store. It turns out that fitted crib… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring gift bag

September 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The next time you have a special present for someone, try gifting it in a pretty little fabric gift bag. Not only can the bag be kept and reused, the fact that it’s handmade lends a more personal feel. Nikki… Read more ...

Tutorial: Whale softie

September 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Small Dreamfactory shares a pattern and tutorial for making this super cute whale softie. Go to the pattern and tutorial. [via softie making] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Two-sided reusable lunch bag

September 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Su from Vively Online created this unique two-sided lunch bag for her daughter. There are two identical lunch bags stitched together in the middle, one for each snack that her daughter will need at school. Brilliant. Read more about her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding a purse clasp

September 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add a clasp to a purse. This little detail is easy to add to your next handmade purse. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, purse, clasp[/tags]… Read more ...