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Free pattern: Everyday Glam Bag from U-Handblog

August 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

U-Handblog offers a free pattern for the Everyday Glam Bag. This bag is easily spiced up with a bit of fringe hanging from the bottom. (I always love that trim at the fabric store, but never have a use. This… Read more ...

Tip: Following the right line when cutting multi-size patterns

August 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Multi-size patterns allow for flexibility when cutting your fabric pieces. I can cut one size of shirt in the shoulders, but another in the bust. But with this flexibility comes complexity. With all those lines, it’s easy to accidentally skip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apron from a table runner

August 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

While They Sleep shows how to make an apron from a table runner. If you don’t have a table runner on hand that you feel like cutting up, keep your eye out for them at garage sales or thrift stores. … Read more ...

Review: Mighty Mendit and Mighty Gemit

August 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I recently had the opportunity to review the Mighty Mendit

permanent bonding agent for fabric, and the Mighty Gemit embellishing adhesive. I had seen the advertisements on television, and was curious to see how well it worked. I cleared my… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple ribbon headband

August 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can make a handful of ribbon headbands for back-t0-school with this tutorial by Chocolate on my Cranium. They’re so simple to make, you’ll never buy one in a store again! Go to the tutorial. [via Lola… again… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button heart brooch

August 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dear Fii shares a tutorial on Living Creatively for this heart-shaped button brooch. Tres cute! Go to the tutorial. [via Whip Up] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, button, heart, brooch[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paper doily garland

August 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Paper doilies and bias tape make a lacy decorative garland. Project Wedding shows how to make one. Obviously, their suggested use is a wedding garland, but this could also be used to decorate for any special occasion. If you want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft scarf from knit fabric

August 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joy Beadworks shows how to make a soft scarf with ruffled flowers from a strip of knit fabric. Knit is a great choice for this project, as it does not need to be hemmed. Go to the tutorial. [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered elastic headband

August 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Thin elastic headbands are inexpensive and practical, but not always the prettiest of hair accessories. Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for covering a them with fabric or ribbon. Get the how-to. [photo from The Polka … Read more ...

Tutorial: Using grosgrain ribbon to attach purse handles

August 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active.

Christine from Christine Sews shows how you can use grosgrain ribbon to attach handles and other findings to a purse. The grosgrain is durable but also decorative. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Everyday Glam Bag from U-Handblog

Tip: Following the right line when cutting multi-size patterns

Tutorial: Apron from a table runner

Review: Mighty Mendit and Mighty Gemit

Tutorial: Simple ribbon headband

Tutorial: Button heart brooch

Tutorial: Paper doily garland

Tutorial: Soft scarf from knit fabric

Tutorial: Fabric covered elastic headband

Tutorial: Using grosgrain ribbon to attach purse handles

Sewing Pattern: Raglan-sleeved little girl’s dress

Tutorial: Summer tunic from a pair of pj pants

Giveaway: Captain Kirk sock monkey

Tutorial: Sewing down grosgrain ribbon

Tutorial: Sew a placemat from scrap fabric