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Tutorial: Mend a broken belt loop on your jeans

February 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish posts a very useful tutorial showing how to repair a broken belt loop on your jeans. This isn’t exactly fine textile art, but it’s an important sewing technique nonetheless. And think of all the fabric you can buy with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a draft stop shaped like a dog

February 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This fabric dog is more than just a cute face. He’s also a draft stop to keep the cold air from sneaking in your house. You can sew one with a tutorial from CraftStylish. Get the tute! looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty seam finishes

February 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Flat fells, pinked seams, French seams, Hong Kong seams… CraftStylish tells how to achieve these different seam finishes. Get the tutorial. How to Trim and Grade Seams – Sewing Tutorial Easy Tote Bag with French Seams – DIY Sewing … Read more ...

Sew a bunny softie with this free pattern

February 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

q.d. patootie offers a free pattern for this sweet little lop-eared bunny. She shows it made out of faux fur, but it would also be cute out of a cotton print. Get the pattern. Looking for more Softie toys… Read more ...

Giveaway: Black Sheep pattern from Melly & Me

February 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

To celebrate the release of their new Black Sheep pattern, Melly & Me is giving one away to a lucky blog reader. Go leave a comment on their blog post to enter. Deadline to enter is February 24, 2009.… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Infant onesie or tee

February 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Amanda at Snazzle Craft provides a free pattern to sew an adorable onesie or tee for an infant girl, sized for ages 12-24 months. In her tutorial, she repurposes a larger-sized t-shirt, demonstrating how to upcycle and create a new… Read more ...

Cool idea: Dress from a tablecloth

February 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at what Veronica Darling made! It’s a super-chic dress made from a vintage tablecloth. Get the details here and here. [via Wardrobe Refashion.]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby bib and burp cloth set

February 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial to make a baby bip and burp cloth set. This is the perfect baby shower gift! Get the tutorial. Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns out on Etsy… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Spiral scarf

February 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

With this tutorial from CraftStylish, you can make a stylish spiral scarf from a scrap of fleece and some pretty yarn. It’s a fun, easy project with endless color possibilities to make it your own. Whether you’re crafting for yourself… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: New Alexander Henry releases

February 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bee Square Fabrics shares a sneak peek at some soon-to-be-released Alexander Henry fabrics on the Bee Square Blog. I’m drooling!! Check out the new fabrics and I promise you will, too.… Read more ...

Sew yourself a pair of spa slippers

February 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Pamper yourself with a pair of handmade spa slippers! Craftynest shows how to make these slippers using a bath towel and an old pair of flip-flops. Get the tutorial. [via Sew and Sew]… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Halloween Monster bat softie

February 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Friday the 13th need not be unlucky. Take this monster stuffie, for example. Try as he might, this little guy can’t help but be cute. Get the free pattern from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play that Part and make… Read more ...

Patricia Bravo talks about her design process

February 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ever wonder where all the yummy fabric designs come to be? Patricia Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics gives us a sneak peek into her design process. She shows how a simple sketch becomes an colorful repeating pattern. I love… Read more ...

Sewing Technique: How to Hem tapered pants

February 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Hemming tapered pants may seem daunting, but with a little patience and the right technique, it’s a challenge you can definitely overcome. The method shared by My Secret Pocket offers a clear and simple approach to keeping your hem smooth… Read more ...

Sew a stuffed lovebird with this free pattern

February 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tweet, tweet, need a Valentine’s gift that’s sweet? Try sewing this sweet lovebird stuffie with the free pattern offered by Molly Chicken. He’s quick to make, easy to cuddle, and even sports a pocket where you can stash a sweet… Read more ...