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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 ...

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: Sew a CD storage book

Tutorial: Sew a hang-able laundry hamper

Use masking tape to reduce friction on your presser foot

Tutorial: Fabric-covered lampshade

Lookie what she made: Sloth bracelets!

Sneak peek: Deer Valley by Joel Dewberry

Free Sewing pattern: Froggie softie

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Make your towel tote-able

Tutorial: Boy clothes for a Waldorf-style doll

Tutorial: Batting-filled cord makes pretty knots

Cool idea: Shirt-sleeve cupcakes

Tutorial: Ginormous button pillow

Tutorial: Old skirt = new apron

Sneak Peek: Spellbound by Patricia Bravo

Sew a dolly for a child in need