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Free pattern: Ruffled pillows a la Sandi Henderson

March 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

gb-pillows2As 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

coverup 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

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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

easter-basket 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...

Tutorial: Use a coverstitch to help sew a narrow hem

March 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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When hem a curve, I use a narrow hem.  Even with the narrow hem, a tight curve can make it difficult to keep the edge smooth as you turn under the fabric.  Pranamama posts an instructable that shows how she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monster softie

March 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

revoluzzaRevoluzzza offers a tutorial for making this monster stuffie.   He’s so cute I could eat him up!  Instead, I think I’ll just sew a little guy just like him.  Get the tutorial and make one for yourself. [via mmmcrafts] Looking… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Tiny houses!!

March 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

tinyhousesI am so obsessed with fabric houses lately.  These tiny houses by Marichelle from hearthandmadeblog are the latest to catch my eye.  They’re so…. TINY.  And so colorful, and so textural.  If you want to own one of these tiny… Read more ...

Technique: Use paper to figure out pattern problems

February 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

paperpatternWhen the going gets tough, the tough get… out the paper?  That’s what Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish suggests doing when trying to get the kinks out of a pattern, whether it’s a pattern that you’re designing or a commercial pattern… Read more ...
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