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Tutorial: 2-D character softies

August 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The toy aisles at major discount stores may be filled with Strawberry Shortcake or Dora dolls, but what happens when your child is really into a charactersoftiebook or cartoon character that doesn’t have a major licensing contract with a toy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing Dog collar pouch

August 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

dogcollarpouch I’m not a dog person, but if I was I’d make one of these dog collar pouches for when I took my canine friend out for her constitutionals.  Amy from the b-line shows how to make one.  The small pouch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper and wipes pocket

August 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

diaperandwipespocketBethany from A Wednesday Afternoon shows how to make this diaper and wipes pocket.  This useful pouch can be stashed in a diaper bag, or carried alone after the child is old enough that you’re no longer carrying the big… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: J. Crew-inspired Petals Galore backpack

August 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

petalsgalore Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on U Create for making this Petals Galore bag, inspired by a similar bag she saw in a J. Crew catalog.  She used a dollar store backpack and a package of dollar store… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a potholder

August 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

potholdersDana from MADE shows how to make these square potholders.  The simple design allows a cool fabric to speak for itself.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from MADE] [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, hotpad[/tags] Potholders also known as Heat pads are… Read more ...

Tip: Keeping cutting info for bias tape right where you need it

August 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

DSC_9048 I love bias tape.  Love, love, love it!!  Love it so much I could marry it.  I especially love custom bias tape out of printed fabrics. Given my jr. high crush on custom bias tape, it should come as no… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tree softie using IKEA fabric

August 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

sewatreeRevoluzzza shows how she used printed IKEA fabric to make these fun tree softies.  The modern tree image is simply cut from IKEA’s Frederika fabric, and then embellished with felt shapes.  I love it!!!  Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Creating a zipper band

August 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

zipperbandChristine from Christine Sews shows how to create a zipper band for a purse.  The zipper band is the bit of fabric at the top of the purse that connects the zipper to the body of the purse.  Get the … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern:: Popover Sundress from Oliver + S

August 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I love the classic styling of Oliver + S patterns for children, so I was excited to find out that they are offering their Popover Sundress as a free download.  This pattern appeared in Issue 6 of Sew Hip magazine. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Royal Flush swimsuit cover-up

August 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

royalflushcoverupHead over to Singer Sewing Co. to find a tutorial for this Royal Flush swimsuit cover-up.  This cover-up was the winning entry of the Singer & CRAFT Swimsuit Cover-up Contest.  (Check out the other winners here.)  It features a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim wallet

August 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

denimwalletJennifer from Frugal Front Porch shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this denim wallet.  She made it from upcycled denim from an old pair of jeans.  Get the how-to. [photo from Make It From Scratch]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slotted seams

August 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

slottedseamsThreads Magazine shows how to make slotted seams.  A slotted seam allows a strip of fabric underneath to peak through.  Go to the tutorial for this cool seam finish. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, seam, finish, slotted[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elf stockings

August 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

jesterstockingRather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity?  Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings.  With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a headband from a bra strap

August 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

brastrapheadbandLeigh Ann from The Object Project shows how you can make a headband out of the most mundane of materials – a bra strap. See how she takes it to fabulous!  Get the tutorial. [photo from The Object Project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flower table runner

August 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

flowertablerunnerThe Moda Bakeshop shows how to make this flower table runner.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Moda Bakeshop]   Looking for more sewing patterns for table runners? Check these out on Etsy.… Read more ...
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