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Tutorial: Knit fabric + broken jewelry = flower corsage

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make these eco-friendly flower corsages from bamboo knit and broken costume jewelry. Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, corsage, eco-friendly[/tags]… Read more ...

Sew a Simple key tray

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keys and other stray items laying around the house don’t look like clutter if you find a pretty place to stash them, perhaps in a small fabric tray like this one designed by Mairuru. The basic design is so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth makes great picnic blankets

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict continues to show us the many uses of oilcloth, this time with a tutorial for making a picnic blanket. I love this idea! With it’s wipeclean surface, oilcloth is the perfect choice for a picnic blanket. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a ripped buttonhole

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A ripped out buttonhole doesn’t have to stay that way forever. Craftzine shows how to mend a ripped buttonhole. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, buttonhole, ripped[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fairy dolls from antique photos

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Missy Hollenbeck from Fairy Child Heirlooms shows how to make these fairy dolls using an antique photo that has been transferred to fabric. I love how she embellished the transferred photo to turn it into a fairy! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalkcloth tags!

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these fun little tags out of chalkboard cloth. How fun is that??? Not only is it a great way to label storage bins in your pantry, I think it would also be a source… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on thick fabric

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sewing through several layers of thick fabric can be difficult. Needles break, thread jams, you name it. Keyk Lou has some tips making it at least a little bit easier to sew through thick fabrics. Get the tips. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipover baby bib from dishtowels

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When my little girl was a baby, I almost exclusively used the bibs that just slipped over the head. No fussing with ties, or even velcro. Just pull it over like a t-shirt and you’re good to go. Create… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative seam finishes

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Hoppo Bumpo has been featuring instructions for various seam finishes in their Seam-Along blog post series. This week, they finish out the series with decorative seams. First up, the channel seam. Get the how-to. [via Whipup] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Chenille Easter bunny softie

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Caryn from Smooch made these Easter bunny softies, and offers a tutorial so you can make some too. The chenille is a perfect choice for the rabbits; it looks like soft bunny fur. Get the tutorial. [via One Crafty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt spring chicks

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Peep, peep, peep! Jojoebi from A Bit of This and A Bit of That shares a tutorial for making these spring chick softies from felt. Get the how-to. [via Whipup] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, chick, peep, Easter[/tags] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter chickummyjig

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tania Ennor shares a tutorial on Whipup for this chickummyjig softie. I love the long skinny chicken legs and the tiny little wings. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, softie, chicken, chickummyjig, easter[/tags] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit fabric + broken jewelry = flower corsage

Sew a Simple key tray

Tutorial: Oilcloth makes great picnic blankets

Tutorial: Mend a ripped buttonhole

Tutorial: Fairy dolls from antique photos

Tutorial: Chalkcloth tags!

Tips for sewing on thick fabric

Tutorial: Slipover baby bib from dishtowels

Tutorial: Decorative seam finishes

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Chenille Easter bunny softie

Tutorial: Felt spring chicks

Tutorial: Easter chickummyjig

Tutorial: Rusty fabric?

Tutorial: Pants leg hem cheat

Tutorial: Folded rose appliques from knit fabrics