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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: Rusty fabric?

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In most cases, rust is not a good thing. Like on your car – you don’t want rust there. But on fabric, rust can become a design element. Threads magazine shows how to intentionally rust your fabric to get a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pants leg hem cheat

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Why do the words “hem” and “cheat” in the same sentence make me so happy? Probably because hemming is my least favorite sewing task. Fitzfabulous shares a tutorial for hemming pants without the fuss. Get the how-to. [via Wardrobe … Read more ...

Tutorial: Folded rose appliques from knit fabrics

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Penny from Sew Take a Hike made these rose appliques made from knit fabric. The tendency of knit fabric to roll at the edges helps create the texture of the rose petals. Genius! She put them on quilt blocks, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Softie ambulance for a gift emergency

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jodie from Ric-Rac made this ambulance in response to a gifting emergency. (A child’s birthday coming up, and what to get him??) She shares a tutorial so you can make one to, either for a last-minute gift or just because. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric bin for your hankies

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve made the earth-friendly move from tissues to handkerchiefs… Now make a fabric bin to hold all of the hankies. Allyson Hill shows how. Get the tutorial. The embroidery details of Clean and Dirty us adorable… Love this! … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Kimono baby shoes

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Homespun Threads shares a tutorial for making these kimono baby shoes. I don’t have a little baby any more, but I’m thinking that a pair of these will be my gift at the next baby shower I attend. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric cherry blossom

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns shows how to make these sweet cherry blossoms. She uses them as a purse embellishment, but they’d also look great as a brooches. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...