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Tutorial: Sewing with invisible thread

August 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

invisiblethreadFor those times when there’s just no single thread that matches all of the colors in your sewing project, an invisible thread may be the way to go.  But because it’s essentially a very fine fishing line, it doesn’t sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sock-ta-pus softie

August 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

sockatapusInstructables user ShesParticular shares a tutorial for making a sock-ta-pus, an octapus softie from old socks. Get the how-to. [photo from Instructables] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serging curves

August 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post, Christine Sews, is no longer available.  I have not yet found a similar tutorial for serging curves from another source.  –Anne sergingcurvesIt can be difficult to get a nice, smooth line… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower headband

August 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

feltflowerheadbandThis felt flower headband by suite.living evokes images of summertime fairies, a la A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  Get the how-to and make one of your own.   Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs out on Etsy. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s ruffled apron

August 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ruffledapronSkip to My Lou shows how to make this uber-cute child’s ruffled apron.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Skip to My Lou] [tags]sewing, tutorial, child, ruffled, apron[/tags]… Read more ...

Giveaway: The SewExpecting winner is….

August 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

sewexpectingcoverIt’s time to announce the winner of the new SewExpecting eBook by Leigh AnnTennant (The Object Project and Strawberry Truffle).  The lucky reader is….. (imagine a drumroll right here) sewexpectingrandominteger… ALISON, who says that her first project would… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Anthropologie-inspired Rag Bag

August 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ragbag Inspired by a bag from Anthropologie, Jessica from Happy Togethercreated this fabulous Rag Bag.  The “rags” hang from the body of the purse like soft, feathery fringe.  This is so pretty!!  She wrote up a tutorial so you can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Everyday Glam Bag from U-Handblog

August 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

everydayglambagU-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

tablerunnerapronWhile 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

mightymendit21 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

ribbonheadbandYou 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

buttonheartbroochDear 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

doilygarlandpaperPaper 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

knitscarf 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 ...
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