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Tutorial: Reverse applique camouflages a ripped shirt

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The folks over at Craftzine show how to camouflage a rip in your favorite shirt. Instead of covering the hole, use reverse applique to turn it into a design feature. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse applique, mending[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Line a wire basket with oilcloth

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these basket liners out of – you guessed it – oilcloth. In a separate post, she also shows how she covered her pantry shelves in coordinating oilcloth. Get the tutorial to make the basket… Read more ...

All about the shawl collar and how to sew it

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A shawl collar has the benefit of a nice shape and also easy construction. There are many ways to customize a shawl collar, but first you need to know something about the basic construction. Threads.com explains how a shawl collar… Read more ...

Cool idea: A simple bag dresses up a plain jar

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sewtakeahike has been a busy girl making these simple bags with her serger. She posts on her blog how she uses these bags to cover plain jars, turning them into high-fashion desk accessories. Cool idea! Read more at her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion, thread catcher, and sewing organizer

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! (LOVE her blog!!) posts a tutorial over on Sew, Mama, Sew for making a weighted pincushion organizer. Has she been peeking into my sewing room or something? She must have been, because my sewing area is… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a basket of fabric easter eggs

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These fabric easter eggs are so pretty, you won’t want to hide them! Put them in a bowl or basket for a Easter centerpiece. Retro Mama shares a tutorial for making them. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, easter,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a maxi dress

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mimi AKA Myraida shares a video tutorial for making an Old Navy-style maxi dress using a dressform. The video is free, but she happily accepts donations. Get the video. (NOTE: The video is 36 minutes long, so be prepared… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled apron

March 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wow, this apron’s got RUFFLES!! Row after row of RUFFLES!! One More Moore shares a tutorial for making one. Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, apron, ruffle[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reusable lunch bag

March 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Unlike its brown paper counterpart, this lunch sack can be used again and again. Pretty Penny shares the how-to in a tutorial. Get the tute. [via One Pretty Thing] [sewing, tutorial, lunch, sack, bag, reusable[/tags] Looking for more lunch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn an old sweater into a plastic bag organizer

March 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I firmly believe that, like rabbits, plastic grocery sacks have a way of multiplying. Using reusable cloth grocery sacks can cut down on the number you bring into your house, but what to do with the ones that make it… Read more ...

I’m all a-Twitter over this giveaway from Melly & Me

March 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Twitter the bird is the latest softie design from Melly & Me. I love the big eyes and the tiny wings!! To celebrate the new design, Melly & Me are giving away a Twitter pattern away to three lucky readers. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patch your jeans with style

March 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a stylish way to patch your jeans. Rather than trying to conceal the stitching, call attention to it. Patch from behind, and then stitch around and over the hole again and again…and again and again…. Find out how from … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric toadstool

March 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

LucyKate Crafts posts a tutorial for making these fabric toadstools. You can make one with your favorite fabrics from your scrap bin, and then embellish with little buttons. Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Avoiding ugly stitching on elastic

March 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When you stitch overlapping pieces of elastic, does the under side end up a huge mess? Sure, the elastic is typically enclosed in a casing where no one can witness the bird’s nest of threads, but wouldn’t it be better… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed snake from a necktie

March 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Put your Uncle Ed’s prodigious necktie collection to good use. Jill Nicolaus posts at Dave’s Garden about making stuffed snakes from old neckties. Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for… Read more ...