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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 ...

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 ...