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Cool idea: Snaps keep kitchen towels hung up

July 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

kitchentowelfalling Calamity Kim shows how she keeps her kitchen towels where they belong, hanging over the oven handle, and not spilled out on to the floor.  She added snaps to keep the towel from slipping off the bar.  Brilliant!  Read more … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patch a pair of jeans

July 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

jean_patch_9Don’t let a hole ruin your favorite pair of jeans.  Patch it up instead, and keep the jeans out of the landfill and some money in your pocket.  Viola & Pearl shows how to do it.  Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween Cockroach softie magnets

July 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

cockroachLiving in the Southern US, we get our fair share of cockroaches.  Nothing can send me screaming from a room faster than the sight of a cockroach scurrying across my floor.  But if for some reason you want to have… Read more ...

Troubleshooting tension problems on your sewing machine

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

tensionmachineMost of the time my sewing machine is like a dear, dear friend.  But when tension problems arise, there’s no denying that it is indeed a piece of machinery.  With so many moving parts, there are plenty of things that… Read more ...

Free pattern: Gnome applique

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

gnome-appliqueThis little gnome looks like he’s thinking some magical thoughts.  He’d be super sweet appliqued on a onesie, a bib, or on the side of a soft baby block.  Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for free.  Go to the … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Inserting eyelets into purse straps

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

eyeletstrapsNicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps.  The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store.  Go to the video tutorial. [photo from You … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Mitered corners on patch pockets

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

mitred-cornerChristine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets.  She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners.  Go to the tutorial. Mitered corners are a fantastic way to achieve a polished, professional look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork diaper bag

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

angelasdiaperbagLook at this pretty patchwork diaper bag!  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making one Moda Bakeshop.  Get the how-to. [photo from Moda Bakeshop] [tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, diaper, bag, tote[/tags] Diaper bags are like the “tricks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your Own Eco-friendly cloth diapers

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

clothdiaper If you’ve considered using cloth diapers on your baby but have balked at the price for the initial setup, consider making your own.  Craftster user agrafikartist shares a tutorial for making eco-friendly cloth diapers.  Go to the tutorial. Sewing pattern: … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Onesie to ruffle dress!

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

redwhiterefashioned1Dana from MADE shows what she did with a onesie she found on the clearance rack.  She added a skirt with ruffles for a fabulous ruffle dress.  Read more and see more photos at MADE. [photo from MADE] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strips & Stripes Tablecloth

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

stripsstripestablecloth Head over to Janome Sew4Home to find out how to make this Strips &  Stripes tablecloth.  Get the tute. Tutorial: Ruffled table cloth from a tiered skirt Easy DIY Fitted Tablecloth Sewing Tutorial Sewing pattern: Lace skirt from a … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scooter bag

July 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

scooterbagKathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a bag to hang from the handles of a scooter.  Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own oilcloth

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

linseedoil1ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth.  Go to the tutorial. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, oilcloth, diy[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Clipping for sharp corner points

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

clippingcorners Sharp corner points can make or break the final look of your sewing projects, especially in areas like pockets, collars, or tote bag corners. Achieving crisp, clean corners requires precise clipping and turning techniques. This tutorial will walk you through… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Buttonhole basics

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

buttonholebasics Sally from Sew Sally breaks down the basics of creating buttonholes in a simple, approachable manner that anyone can follow. For her Sew, Mama, Sew! article, she starts by emphasizing the importance of measuring your button first, as this will… Read more ...
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