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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 ...

Tutorial: Plain white tee to feminine summer tank

May 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make this feminine summer tank from a plain white t-shirt. They refer to it as a bridal t-shirt, intended as something comfortable that a bride could wear while preparing for a wedding. Honestly, I think one… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Spring capelet from an oversized sweater

May 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head on over to Threadbanger to see a video tutorial showing how to make a spring capelet from an oversized sweater. The project is designed and demonstrated by Jen from Today in Jen’s Sewing Studio. This is such a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew this 3-way laundry bag

May 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from//Between the Lines// offers a tutorial for this 3-way laundry bag. It looks like she made hers from linen. Who knew laundry bags could be so elegant? It’s a simple drawstring bag with a pocket on the back… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler pants from adult shirt sleeves

May 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

luvinthemommyhood shows how to turn a set of sleeves from an adult shirt into a pair of pants for your toddler. The cuffs of the sleeves become the cuffs of the pants. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Swim bags with from beach towels

May 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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The Idea Room shares a pair of tutorials for making swim bags from beach towels. Share shares instructions for a drawstring backpack and a sling bag. When she made them, she purchased two towels: one to sew into the bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a top from neckties

May 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make this cool top from a bunch of neckties. They ripped the ties apart (with a seam ripper, of course) to isolate the pretty silk from the bulkier innards. Then, they sewed those strips into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Garden tote with many pockets for tools

May 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs offers a free tutorial for this garden tote. Look at all those pockets! They’re just what you need to tote your garden tools around. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, garden, tote, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Alhambra II by Patricia Bravo

May 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alhambra I was so well received that Patricia Bravo designed a second installment. She gives us a sneak peek of Alhambra II on her blog, Art Gallery Fabrics – The Creative Blog. Alhambra II includes some of the more… Read more ...