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Lookie what she made: Owl soft sculpture

June 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps , and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction made this stunning owl soft sculpture. I love the way the little guy is posed, and his face is so expressive! The raw edged… Read more ...

Sewing Tips: Altering a maternity pattern for post-partum

June 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These days, it’s relatively easy to find clothes to wear while you’re pregnant. However, clothes to wear AFTER you’re pregnant is another story. No longer as large as your pregnant self, but nowhere near as small as your pre-pregnant self,… Read more ...

Organize your fabric stash

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

It seems that no matter how hard I fight it, my fabric stash seems to take over the house. Is this the case for you as well? If so, check out the tips from Alicia Thommas at Janome Sew4Home for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux Turkish corner on a decorative pillow

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s Note: This link is no longer active. If you know of another tutorial showing how to do this technique, please send it my direction! Christine Sews shows an easy to way to simulate a Turkish corner on a decorative… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sleepover sack

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This sleepover sack by The Home EC Teacher’s Daughter has enough room to tote your sleeping bag as well as a toothbrush, brush, and other essentials. And made out of a fun designer print, they’re so much prettier than the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a sundress/romper for your little girl

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Shelley Detton of 7 Layer Studio shows how to make this adorabel sundress/romper for a little girl. Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, sundress, romper, toddler, girl[/tags] Looking for more sewing patterns for Girls summer dresses? Check these lovely sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple t-shirt transformation

June 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Stop Staring and Start Sewing breathes new life into a formerly unremarkable tee. She added a small ruffle to the center of the neckline and cinched in the extra fabric right under the bust. I love this idea for making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patriotic handprint placemats

June 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These patriotic placemats are personalized with a red, white, and blue version of each family member’s handprint. Homeworkshop.com shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, patriotic, placemat, handprint, hand, 4th, July[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Star coasters for 4th of July

June 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Show your red, white, and blue on 4th of July with these patriotic star coasters by The Sproutz Store Blog. They were made using aThe Sproutz Store charm pack. Go to the tutorial. Looking for 4th of July… Read more ...

New Coats & Clark thread colors, plus new numbering

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Coats & Clark has made some big changes to their sewing thread lineup. First of all, they’ve added some fresh new colors that reflect current fashion and home decorating trends. Second, they’ve revised the numbering system to make it more… Read more ...

Tip: Protect a magnetic snap from scratches while sewing

June 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Magnetic snaps

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 ...