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Tutorial: Learn the blind hem stitch

March 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A blind hem allows you to hem up the bottom of a skirt or pants without having the stitch lines show. A blind hem foot allows you to make this stitch on a sewing machine. Or, you can stitch it… Read more ...

Use buttons for unique surface embellishment

March 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Though buttons are functional pieces of our sewing , the wide variety of shapes and colors make them perfect for surface embellishment. CraftStylish shows an interesting approach, using buttons to fill in holes cut out of the surface of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Your princess needs a hat!

March 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Every princess needs a hat, and you can make one for her! Skip to My Lou shows you how to make one. Make one for a birthday, or for just her every day princess-ness.Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Busy book = quiet educational play

March 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I was a kid, a busy book was a standard take-along to church. The big soft books filled with fabric pages would teach various counting, sorting, and fine motor skills, all the while keeping a young child quietly entertained. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruffled pillows a la Sandi Henderson

March 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

As if designing yummy fabric wasn’t enough, Sandi Henderson shows how to make some scrumptious ruffled pillows (using her fabric, of course). So girly! Get the free pattern. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pillow, ruffle[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: 90 minute swimsuit coverup

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Adventures from the Sewing Studio posts a tutorial showing how to make a swimsuit coverup. 2 yards of fabric and 90 minutes is all that it takes. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, swimsuit, beach, coverup[/tags] Looking for more… Read more ...

Patisserie line hits the shelves & GIVEAWAY

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fresh Figs‘ Patisserie line is hitting the shelves. This new fabric line is marked by soft, creamy tones. To celebrate the release, she’s giving away a stack of Patisserie goodies, including 1 Jelly Roll, 1 Honey Bun, 2… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a fabric Easter basket

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Small Fry & Co created a fabric version of an Easter basket, and wrote a tutorial to show you how to make one for yourself. Use it for an Easter Egg hunt or just to decorate your house. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a pencil roll

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These pencil rolls would make awesome birthday gifts for youngsters. Make one, fill it with colored pencils, and then add a pad of paper to complete the gift. (You can also alter the pattern to work with crayons.) You Go … Read more ...

Free tote bag pattern

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Check out this free tote bag pattern from J Caroline Creative! It’s designed for heavy use, with extra fabric reinforcing the botton and straps that won’trip off. Get the pattern, and while you’re there be sure to check… Read more ...

Cool idea: Inexpensive tie lining

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Carrie posts a great idea over at Wardrobe Refashion. She wanted to make some neckties, but found that the lining that gives the tie its body was difficult to locate and very expensive. What’s a frugal girl to do? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polyshrink

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I was a kid, we called it Shrinky Dinks and it was just a silly afternoon craft for kids. Now it’s all grown up as polyshrink and it has far more grown-up uses, like making buttons for your next… Read more ...

Tutorial: Furrowing your fabric to add texture

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Use furrowing to add texture to your next sewing project. With this technique, a larger piece of fabric is sewn down to a smaller foundation piece. Pranamama offers an instructable to show you how. Get the tutorial. [sewing, tutorial, furrowing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handsewn buttonhole

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If the prospect of using the buttonhole feature of your machine gives you a nervious tic and makes your palms a little sweaty, then this tutorial is for you. CraftStylish shows how to make a handsewn buttonhole. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lily Marlene softie doll

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Meet Lily Marlene. Isn’t she a sweet fiend? You can make a Lily Marlene doll with a tutorial from Smooch Designs. Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...