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Tutorial: Sew a “wabbit” softie!

March 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In honor of spring, why not make one of these “wabbit” softies? Yoonie from Yoonie At Home shares a template and a tutorial. Get the how-to. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for… Read more ...

Quick lining technique for garments

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Threads magazine describes a “quick lining” technique for lining a garment and attaching the lining to the facings. Read about this technique at threadsmagazine.com. [tags]sewing, technique, lining, quick, facing[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Make a fabric bunny basket

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Liesl from Disdressed altered a basic fabic basket pattern to make this bunny basket. Okay, all together now – aaawwwwwwww….. Read more about this project on her blog, and download the free pattern for the face and ears. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an egg warmer

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for Easter, Pascale from //between the lines// shares a tutorial for making these egg warmers. I love the look of them in the oatmeal linen! (Of course, I think just about anything is prettier in oatmeal linen.) … Read more ...

Alter a pants pattern at the seams

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Judith Rasband posts an article for Threads magazine, wherein she describes what she calls the “seam method” for altering pants. The basic premise is that the closer to the seam line you alter the pattern, the less distortion in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro reversible wrap skirt

March 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Nothin’ says retro like a wrap skirt. I remember as a kid I’d go thrifting with my grandmother and a reversible wrap skirt was always the number one item to score. Don’t f eel like scouring the thrift stores? Craftzine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt bunny bookmarks

March 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lollychops shares a fun Easter sewing craft with her bunny bookmarks made from craft felt and large paperclips. This is some serious cuteness. Get the tute! [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, rabbit, bunny, bookmark, paperclip[/tags] Looking for more Easter themed sewing… Read more ...

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 ...