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Sewing pattern Tutorial: Make your towel tote-able

May 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

With summer just around the corner, check out this tutorial by Anna Maria Horner for a tote-able towel. This project allows you to roll up a towel (and perhaps any swim gear) and carry it over your shoulders. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy clothes for a Waldorf-style doll

May 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Snazzle Craft created patterns for a t-shirt and pants for a Waldorf-style doll. Think of how much fun your child will have being able to dress and undress his doll! She also shares a link to the doll pattern she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Batting-filled cord makes pretty knots

May 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The next time you make cording for knots, Threads Magazine suggests you try using batting as your filler. Find out how. [tags]sewing, tutorial, cording, filler, batting, knot[/tags]… Read more ...

Cool idea: Shirt-sleeve cupcakes

May 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

It seems everyone is repurposing dress shirts into kids’ dresses, adult skirts, purses – even fabric food. Nifty Thrifty makes these softie cupakes using the shirt cuffs left over from dress shirts she’s cut up into pillows. Definitely a cool… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ginormous button pillow

May 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ModHomeEcTeacher posts a tutorial on Curbly showing how to make this pillow shaped like a ginormous button. Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Old skirt = new apron

May 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Rostitchery shares a tutorial for an “apron cheat.” She started with a skirt she no longer wears and cut it apart into the pieces for the apron. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, apron, quick, refashion, cheat, skirt[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Spellbound by Patricia Bravo

May 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Patricia Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics continues her sneak peeks, this time with a peek at Spellbound. Spellbound will be available in two coloways – Quiet Spell (shown here) and Loud Spell. See more photos of this upcoming line at … Read more ...

Sew a dolly for a child in need

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like a handmade doll to show a child she’s loved. Every stitch, every bit of stuffing, every scrap of fabric is selected for the enjoyment of a small pair of hands. You can share the joy of a… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Matchbox kitty

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mux Originals made this tiny little kitty and accessories. Cecily the kitten lives in a matchbox, along with all of her belongings – a little skirt to be stylish, a little coverlet to keep her warm, a little pillow for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bridal veil and save big $$

May 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ventured into a bridal shop any time within the last 10 years, you know how expensive bridal veils can be. A bridal veil is actually a fairly simple DIY project, and making it yourself can save you plenty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a foxtail-style toy

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member seamster posts a tutorial for making this foxtail-style toy from an old tennis ball. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, foxtail, toy, ball[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Harry Elephonte Plushie

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Michelle Engel Bencsko of Cicada Studio offers a free downloadable PDF pattern for her Harry Elophante plushie. She shows examples of Mr. Elophante sewn up in her Dogwood and Shade Garden fabric lines. Go to the free pattern. Looking… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Grandmother’s Flower Garden by Rosalie Quinlan

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Roselie Quinlan of Melly & Me shares a sneak peek of her new fabric line for Lecien Japan, Grandmother’s Flower Garden. This line is marked by old-time patterns in fresh, candy store colors. See more at her blog. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fully lined tab top curtains

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Shelley from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial for making a set of fully lined tab top curtains. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, home decor, curtain, tab top, lined[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kangaroo pocket apron

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Inspired by the classic children’s book, “Katy No Pocket

,” Laura from We Wilsons designed this kangaroo pocket apron. The little kangaroo peeks his head out from the top of the pocket. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...