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Sewing Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a bikini top

July 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Give last year’s bikini a quick update by adding a ruffle to the top. Find out how from love… Maegan. Go to the tutorial. [photo from love… Maegan] Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these patterns for… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July ric-rac flowers

July 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Show your red,white, and blue with these ric-rac flowers. Vickie Howell shows how to make them. Get the tute! [photo from Vickie Howell Blog] [via Craftzine] [tags] Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out. We also… Read more ...

Giveaway: Fabric doll from The Sock Drawer

July 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fina from The Sock Drawer is holding her first giveaway on her blog, Inside My Sock Drawer. Up for grabs is one of these Sweet Emily Dolls. See her blog for entry details. Deadline is August 1, 2009. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple double-turn hem

July 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The double-turn hem is one of the simplest ways to finish an edge. You can make this hem as deep or as narrow as you wish. Find out how to make this hem at Janome Sew4Home. [photo from Janome … Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl-shaped purse

July 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bethany from A Wednesday Afternoon shows how to make this uber-cute owl purse. My must-sew list just grew a little longer! Go to the tutorial. [photo from A Wednesday Afternoon] [via U Create] [tags]sewing, tutorial, owl, purse, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Creating a cut on hem

July 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A cut on hem uses a serger to create a finished edge with minimal effort. It looks as if you applied a separate band of fabric on the edge, but in actuality it’s all about how you fold and serge… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wet/dry pool bag

June 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll of Future Craft Collective post a tutorial on Craftzine showing how to make this wet/dry pool bag. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, wet, dry, pool, bag, tote, swim[/tags] Looking for more… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Girl’s sundress with a border print

June 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lil Blue Boo used fabric with a border print to make this sundress for her daughter. Go to the tutorial to find out how she did it. [photo from Lil Blue Boo] Looking for more sewing patterns for Girls… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Elastic smocked sundress

June 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this sundress using elastic thread for smocking, perfect for summertime. It’s made from t-shirt knit so there’s no need to hem. Get the how-to. [photo from My Mama Made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making iron-on patches

June 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique. Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques. Go to the … Read more ...

All about sergers

June 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares her knowledge of sergers with an article on Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. If you’re considering buying a serger, or if you have a serger that you haven’t quite conquered yet, this article… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a gardening apron

June 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This gardening apron will keep all your tools handy when you’re working in the garden. Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to make one. I love the repurposed jeans pockets! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Wiener Dog Tricks]… Read more ...

Cool idea: Toile + highlighters

June 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Britt from Cucumbersome used highlighters to put a new twist on her black & white toile pillow. The splash of the bright colors brings an element of whimsy to the sweet print. Read more at her blog. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt monster softie

June 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Who says monsters are all scary and ugly? This guy is all cuteness!! Find out how to make him with a tutorial by Nina. Get the how-to. [via Cut Out + Keep blog] [photo from Making Felt Monsters]… Read more ...

Create a catalog of your sewing patterns

June 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Are your sewing patterns a big, jumbled up mess? Do they multiply like rabbits? Diana Siah shares her method for organizing and cataloging her patterns in an article on Handmade News. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, organizing,… Read more ...