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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 ...

Tutorial: Sew a patchwork apple

March 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I love me some apples, but this may be the yummiest apple ever. It’s made of fabric, patchwork at that! The Wool Food Mama shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [via Craftzine] Looking for more Softie toys… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Full Bloom fabric line by Bari J.

March 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bari of Bari J. Handbags and Accessories gives us a sneak peek of her new fabric line, Full Bloom. Gorgeous!! Read about it on her blog, or see the full line from Windham Fabrics. [tags]sewing, sneak peek, fabric,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich wrap

March 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

My little girl starts kindergarten next year, so I’m on the hunt for earth-friendly lunchpacking solutions. Betz White offers a tutorial on CraftStylish for making a reusable sandwich wrap. Bye, by, baggies! Get the tutorial. Sandwich wraps are sustainable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rusty fabric?

Tutorial: Pants leg hem cheat

Tutorial: Folded rose appliques from knit fabrics

Tutorial: Softie ambulance for a gift emergency

Tutorial: Sew a fabric bin for your hankies

Sewing Tutorial: Kimono baby shoes

Tutorial: Sew a fabric cherry blossom

Tutorial: Sew a patchwork apple

Sneak Peek: Full Bloom fabric line by Bari J.

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich wrap

Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s dress from dad’s shirt

Tutorial: Sew a “wabbit” softie!

Quick lining technique for garments

Free pattern: Make a fabric bunny basket

Tutorial: Sew an egg warmer