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Sewing Pattern:: Summer sundress with pleated top

July 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craftster user Pink Hickey shows how she made this summer sundress. The top is darted and pleated for a perfect fit. She calls it the Dragon Dress, after the print on the fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding gimp trim to a project

July 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add gimp trim to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, gimp, trim, adding[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cutting a circle with rotary cutter

July 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I love my rotary cutter for cutting straight lines, but cutting curves can be difficult. Even more difficult is cutting an entire circle. Christine from Christine Sews shows how to cut a perfect circle using a rotary cutter. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy wildflower applique

July 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to to use a simple yet striking wildflower applique to update existing garments. You can use this technique on shirts, skirts, jackets, bags, and more. Go to the tutorial. pssst… if you love the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathering heavy fabrics

July 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine Sews shows how to use dental floss for gathering heavy fabrics. The heavier thread will be less likely to break when it’s pulled. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Christine Sews] [tags]sewing, tutorial, gathering, heavy, fabric, dental,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Craft caddy for the car

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Summertime is road trip time. And what better way to take advantage of hours strapped into a seat than by crafting the miles away? Andrea DeHart, AKA Crafty Bitch, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for this craft caddy for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lavendar sachets

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this lovely lavendar sachet. I love embroidered linen! Go to the tutorial. [photo from A Spoonful of Sugar] [tags]sewing, tutorial, lavendar, sachet[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Meditation floor pillow

July 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a floor pillow perfect for a meditation space. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on linen

July 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Linen is a great fabric choice for summer clothes. Threads magazine shares an online article by Susan Khalje filled with tips for sewing this versatile fabric. Go to the article. [photo from Threads]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Inserting an exposed zipper

July 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Most instructions for inserted a zipper assume that you want the zipper hidden, but many of today’s fashions feature an exposed zipper. CraftStylish shows how to add a zipper when you want the zipper to show. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Anthropologie-inspired t-shirt refashion

July 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for an Anthropologie-inspired top. It’s made from a long-sleeved t-shirt. Find out how to make one. [photo from Happy Together] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl softie

July 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make this owl softie at Mel’s Own Place. The fabric requirements are two 5″x11″ rectangles, so go raid your scrap basket! Go to the tutorial. [via Freebies for Crafters] [photo from Mel’s Own Place] Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow from a placemat

July 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Thrifty Decor Chick shows how she made these throw pillows from placemats. Each pillow is made from one placemat, with the stuffing inserted between the front and lining layers. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Get the how-to. [photo from Thrifty … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sunhat

July 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vegbee from Just Tutes shows how to make this sunhat. The brim snaps up on either side for a cowboy look. Without the Snaps

the wide brim provides coverage from the sun. She shows it made for her children, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: V-neck tank from a tee

July 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craftster user TML Girl made this v-neck tank from an old tee and a bit of polyester she had laying around. She shares a tutorial on Craftster. Get the how-to. [photo from Craftster] [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, t-shirt, tee, v-neck, tank[/tags]… Read more ...