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Swimwear sewing tips

July 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ready-to-wear swimwear is EXPENSIVE!! If you want to try to save money and make it yourself, check out these sewing tips offered by Su from Vively Online shares some tips for sewing swimwear. Link to swimwear sewing tips, part 1… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tweed coat for your Dog friend

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lilly Shahravesh shares a tutorial on Craftzine shares make this gentleman’s tweed coat for your canine friend. It’s an excerptf rom her book, Canine Couture. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine] looking for more sewing patterns for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby bib from vintage pattern

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heleen from Et Laine shares a template and tutorial for making this wrap-around bib from a kitchen towel. The arm holes allow the bib to wrap around your child’s body, allowing for maximum coverage. The pattern is from a vintage… Read more ...

Free pattern: Humpty Dumpty softie with removable limbs

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern for this Humpty Dumpty

softie. He sports a bowtie around his neck and a bandaid on his head. All of his limbs button on and off, so he can always be put… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Bed quilt from crib bedding

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from It’s So Very Cheri turned her daughter’s baby bedding (shown here) into a quilt for her big girl bed. This is such a great idea! Go to her blog to see the result of her transformation. [photo… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: When Pigs Fly

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Laura from We Wilsons is giving away downloads of her new When Pigs Fly softie pattern for a limited time. Isn’t he adorable?? The wings are attached with a button, which makes them easily removable. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood doll

July 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this sweet fabric version of Little Red Riding Hood. She’s easily made using fabrics from your scrap bin. Get the how-to. [photo from The Long Thread] Looking for more Softie… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundresses

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag explains how to make killer summer dresses without using commercial patterns in her Summer Dresses post series. Up first is a simple shirred spaghetti strap dress, followed by a tutorial showing how to cut armholes down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soda can cozy

July 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer. You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs. Get the free pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Using fabric to create art for your walls

July 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Leona Gaita shares some ideas on HomeWorkshop.com on ways you can use fabric as wall art, and explains how to ready-made stretch canvas with fabric of your choice. Not only can you get some inexpensive decor for your walls, but… Read more ...

Mummy Made It lets you be the sewing star

July 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you like sewing, but feel overwhelmed when planning a project, check out the sewing kits at Mummy Made It. Whether its a costume for the little one or a dainty little pincushion for yourself, Mummy Made it makes it… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched bandeau hair wrap

July 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a versatile and stylish accessory, I highly recommend trying out this ruched bandeau hair wrap from All About You. I recently made one myself, and it’s quickly become a go-to in my wardrobe. This hair… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bleached denim skirt from old jeans

July 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Can you believe that this white denim skirt was a pair of blue denim jeans in another life? Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make this skirt from the legs of an old pair of jeans. She bleached… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Scrap Tiny teddy bears

July 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

All About You offers a tutorial (and template) for making these miniature teddy bears. This is a great project for fabric scraps! Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: His PJs to her PJs

July 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A Spoonful of Sugarshows how she did a little gender reassignment surgery on a pair of PJs. She takes a pair of ready-made men’s PJs (because they’re so much cheaper than women’s – what’s up with that??) and adds… Read more ...