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Video tutorial: Spring clean your sewing machine

April 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You may have given your house a good spring cleaning, but what about your machine? It needs a spring cleaning too. Bethany Mann of Bitter Betty Blogs shows what to do in a video tutorial. See the demonstration. [via… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Ladderstitch

April 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The ladderstitch is an invisible or hidden stitch useful for closing softies or pillows. For those of us who learn best by watching someone, Leslie Bonnell from Glitzkrieg has created a video demonstrating how to achieve this stitch. Watch the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a skirt from your fabric scraps

April 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish shows how to make this stylish skirt from your fabric scraps. She calls it the “little strippy skirt” because it’s made up of strips of fabric left over from another project. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Cat pouches!

April 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I am so in love with these cat pouches my Mairuru. The cat’s mouth is a zipper, with the zipper teeth creating a mischevious grin. The cat’s grin probably has something to do with the fish that’s sticking out of… Read more ...

Spoonflower your couch with upholestery weight cotton!

April 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Did you hear? Spoonflower – your one-stop custom fabric shop – is now offering custom prints in upholstery weight cotton! Read more about this exciting new direction from the folks at Spoonflower. [tags]sewing, fabric, spoonflower, custom, upholstery, decorator weight[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Girly Girl from Patricia Bravo

April 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Patricia Bravo will debut her latest fabric line in May, but she gives us all a little sneak peek right now. What a tease! The line is called Girly Girl, and it’s a fitting name. Flowers, swirls, and pastels abound. … Read more ...

Free Barrister apron pattern from Windham

April 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Windham Fabrics offers a free pattern for the Barrister apron. It was designed to showcase the Wainscott fabric line, a collection of classic florals in soft colors. Get the free pattern. [via FabTalk] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, apron, Barrister[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a tutu filled with pom poms

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I don’t think I know a single little girl who wouldn’t love this pom pom tutu by Happy Together It’s a simple gathered skirt made from tulle, with pom poms trapped between the layers of tulle. I love this!! Get … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a toddler dress or jumper

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress. With a shirt underneath, it’s a jumper. Without, it’s a sundress. The pattern is sized for 18-24 months. I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a teepee for the kids

April 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sweet Cheeks shows how to make this teepee for the kids to play in. Whether you put it outside for some sunny day play, or move it inside for some special rainy day coccooning, this teepee is sure to be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bunny bowling play set

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bunny bowling, anyone? The Long Thread posts a tutorial on Etsy’s The Storque showing how to make this adorable play set. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, bunny, bowling, softie[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a monk’s bag from a pillowcase

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Croq Zine shows how to turn a pillowcase into a monk’s bag. The inside sports four pockets and a key clip. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, monk, bag, purse, pillowcase[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to your workout top

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to add a zippered pocket to your workout top. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, zipper, pocket[tags]… Read more ...

Add flair to a garment with interesting hem finishes

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A hem is usually the last step in creating a garment. I don’t know about you, but by that time I’m ready to be done with my project and I want the fastest hem possible. However, a little time and… Read more ...

Tutorial: A smaller version of the potholder mitt

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber recently posted a tutorial for a potholder mitt. She’s followed that up with a tutorial for making a smaller verion of the potholder mitt. Get the tute! [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, hot pad[/tags]… Read more ...