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Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A tisket, a tasket, it’s a fabric easter basket! The Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this springtime fabric basket. I love the spring-y colors they used for the example! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, basket, easter, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Free PDF pattern for reversible summer tote

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Flower Girl Designs offers this free PDF pattern for a reversible summer tote. She also has several other PDF patterns for sale in her Etsy shop. Get the free pattern. … Read more ...

80s sweater to cool cowl

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look what Meghan from Clementine’s Closet is doing with thrifted sweaters! A few alterations take this sweater from 80s doldrums to this-year-stylish. See more about this project at Wardrobe Refashion, or visit Meghan’s Etsy shop Clementine’s Closet. [tags]sewing, refashion,… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Red Letter Day by Lizzie House

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie House is going to be releasing her new Red Letter Day fabric line soon! Be still my heart! (I’m still swooning over Lizzie Dish…) Want to see more? Check out the sneak peeks on her blog here and here… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a jacket for your little canine Dog friend

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just because your she has a fur coat doesn’t mean that she doesn’t need an extra layer of warmth now and then. Your little doggie will know you love her with this handmade jacket. Find out how to make one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot pads to keep your hands cool

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just because hot pads are functional doesn’t mean they need to be tacky. Take these hot pads designed by The Sometimes Crafter, for instance. The reverse applique shapes show off the contrasting fabric layered behind. Want to know how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle skirt from a pair of jeans

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

applehead shows how to make a ruffle skirt using an old pair of jeans. She uses the top of the jeans as the top of the skirt, and then attaches several ruffled tiers of lightweight fabric. So simple, so cute! … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Brown baggin’ it in felt

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This lunch is zero-calorie, zero-fat-gram and jam-packed with fun! Skip to My Lou shows how to make this entire sack lunch from craft felt. A “paper” bag, sandwich, chips, and dessert are included. I love the stitching on the potato… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pencil bag

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Monkey Basket has a tutorial for making these fun pencil bags. Seriously, have school supplies ever been so chic?? Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pencil, bag, zipper[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple gathered skirt for little girls

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Two Little Banshees posts a tutorial to make this simple gathered skirt. She sized this for a 2-year-old, but you can easily adjust the size up or down for an older or younger child. Pair this with a simple tank… Read more ...

Linen and lace garland, oh my!!

March 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Check out this linen and lace bunting made by Ravenhill! I love this so much! The natural linen contrasts with the delicate doilies. The square flags are the perfect partner for the intricate shapes appliqued on to them. See more … Read more ...

Cool idea: Tank top to sleeveless cardigan

March 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Technically, there’s no sewing in this project. But, it does involve cutting fabric and it really is such a cool idea. Mollie at Wild Olive wanted a sleeveless cardigan, and looked to her existing clothing as a source. She simply… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY iPhone Cover

March 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I’m not lucky enough to own an iPhone. But if I did, I’d make sure that I carried it in style. Sewtakeahike posts a tutorial to make a DIY iPhone cover. Get the tute, and make one for yourself! [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Free softie pattern: Hamie the Hedgehog

March 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at this little hedgehog created by Lollychops! This little guy is named Hamie – Hamie the hedgehog. I love the turquoise felt. She used a Sizzix die cut machine to cut all the little petal shapes for the back… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Convert a maternity tee to a nursing tee

March 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Maternity shirts serve a great purpose when your tummy is big with little baby growing inside, but what about after the baby is here? Vegbee at Just Tutes shows how she turned a maternity shirt into a wrap tee, which… Read more ...