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Tip: Protect a magnetic snap from scratches while sewing

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

can get scratched during the construction of a purse, as the metal of the snap slides against the faceplat of your machine. Head over to {Keyka Lou} and see what she does to prevent this from happening. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl placemat to wipe-clean bib

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial showing how to make a wipe-clean baby big from a vinyl placemat. It makes sense that if the placemat was made the be wiped clean, then a bib made from it would also wipe clean as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ball toss game for pool play

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bernadette Noll and Kathleen Sever from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this ball toss pool toy. The pool-friendly fabrics are actually repurposed tech shirts (exercise gear) and vinyl banners. The ring is stuffed with packing… Read more ...

The making of a softie

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Handmade Romance shares her process for making a softie, from sketch to fabric selection to construction in a series of blog posts. Part 1: – the sketch Part 2 – fabric selection Part 3 – stitching the details Part 4 … Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirt with corsage neckline detail

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kate from Curiositys shares a tutorial on Cucumbersome for making this shirt with corsage detailing around the neckline. So feminine! Go to the tutorial. [via Whip Up] [tags]sewing, tutorial, corsage,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nested fabric baskets

June 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a set of nested fabric baskets. The side panels are pieced and quilted. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, nested, block, quilted, basket, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Beach Party Top & Dress for toddlers

June 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fiddlehead shares a free pattern for the Beach Party Top & Dress that she designed for her daughter. The sundress is perfect for hot summer weather! Pattern is sized for 24m. Get the free pattern. [via One Crafty Place]… Read more ...

Organic cotton now available from Spoonflower

June 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Spoonflower has just added organic cotton to its custom fabric printing options. The organic sateen is a certified organic by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). It has a 58-inch printable width and is $27/yard. Find out more from Spoonflower.… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July tablerunner using recycled old denim jeans

June 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Old jeans get a new life as patriotic home decor in this 4th of July tablerunner by Cathie Fillian. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, 4th, July, tablerunner, jeans, denim[/tags] Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea cozy from potholders

June 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Two potholders combine to make one tea cozy in this project posted by Liza on ikea hacker. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, tea, cozy, cosy[/tags] Potholders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sun hat for baby

June 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Protect baby’s head from the harsh summer sun with a sunhat like this one. The Purl Bee shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, baby, sun, hat, infant[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bicycle handlebar bag with reflective straps

June 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Giver’s Log to find out how to make this bicycle handlebar bag with reflective straps. The body of the bag is made from a sock and will hold a water bottle. Get the how-to. [via Whipup… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wedding dress from old tees

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craftzine shows how you can make this dress from a pile of old t-shirts. They show it as a wedding dress, but really this dress could be worn for any occasion, or for no special occasion at all. Go to … Read more ...

Cool idea: Fabric scraps to tie up gifts

June 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shows how she reuses fabric scraps when wrapping gifts. She pairs long ribbons made from leftover fabric with plain brown paper sacks. Read more about this cool idea on her blog. [tags]sewing, fabric, scrap, gift, ribbon,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple skirt

June 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, skirt, 6 inch, quick[/tags]… Read more ...