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Lookie what she made: Backpack from overalls!

May 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I love this refashion project that Jenny posted over at Wardrobe Refashion. She repurposed a pair of overalls that her son had outgrown and a knit turtleneck into a very cool backpack. Check out the straps – they’re the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rug with cupcake applique

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this cupcake rug. The only problem is that these cupcakes are so pretty that you might have a hard time getting anyone to stand on the rug. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boutique-style diaper bag

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When a friend of mine had a baby recently, I was shocked to see how much a diaper bag costs in a boutique baby store. Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making a boutique-style diaper bag. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag with zipper closure

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heart of Mary shares a tutorial for making this messenger bag. The top has a zipper closure to keep the contents from falling out. Go to the tutorial. [via Picking Up Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial, bag, purse, messenger, zipper[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible tissue box cover

May 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Canadian Living offers a tutorial for making a tissue box cover. It’s reversible, so you can change the pattern depending on your mood. Go to the tutorial. [via Freebies for Crafters] [tags]sewing, tutorial, tissue, box, cover, cozy[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fusible interfacing prolongs a pattern’s life

May 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you have a pattern that you like to use over and over, use this tip from Christine Sews to prolong the life of the pattern. She fuses interfacing to the back of the pattern to strengthen the tissue. Read … Read more ...

Free pattern: Snuggler infant swaddler

May 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This Snuggler infant swaddler is just one of the projects featured in Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing for Baby: 24 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers. You can download the pattern for the swaddler for free from Craftzine. Go … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Toddler dress to modern swing coat

May 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe that this modern swing coat (toddler-sized) lived a full life as a dress before Jenny from The Kerr Family Blog refashioned it into what you see here? Get the details on this fabulous refashioning at her blog… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a CD storage book

May 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lee Meredith shares a tutorial on CraftStylish for making a fabric case for storing photo CDs from a wedding. Of course, you could also use this to store your music CDs, software CDs, etc, etc. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hang-able laundry hamper

May 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for a hang-able laundry hamper. It’s like a giant purse for your dirty clothes. So mod! So stylish! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, laundry, bag, hamper, hangable, hang-able[/tags]… Read more ...

Use masking tape to reduce friction on your presser foot

May 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shares a great tip for sewing on oilcloth or other slick fabrics. A teflon foot is normally used for this kind of sewing, but you can also put masking tape on the bottom of your regular presser foot. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric-covered lampshade

May 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial for covering a lampshade with fabric. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, lampshade, shade, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Sloth bracelets!

May 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mairuru shares photos of her latest project – cuffs shaped like sloths. Yes, sloths! Aren’t they the cutest?? See more about this project at Mairuru’s blog. [tags]sewing, cuff, sloth, bracelet[/tags]Looking for more Sloth patterns to sew? Check these out… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Deer Valley by Joel Dewberry

May 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Get a sneak peek at Joel Dewberry’s new line, Deer Valley. It will be available in three colorways – azure (shown), tarragon, and persimmon. See swatches of the full line at JoelDewberry.com or FreeSpiritFabric.com. [via True Up] [tags]sewing, fabric,… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Froggie softie

May 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for this frog softie at We Wilsons blog. It was created to make use of a Spoonflower swatch. The cutting diagram is a masterpiece in efficient use of fabric! There are no instructions for… Read more ...