Chica and Jo post a tutorial for making a simple drawstring backpack. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, drawstring, bag, backpack[/tags]
Sneak peek: Porcelina from Michele D’Amore
Get a sneak peek of Porcelina, Michele D’Amore’s new line for Marcus Fabrics: “The large scale abstract stripe and paisley combine with the gentle movement of swirls and fun flowers, for a contemporary, understated feeling in artful quilts, … Read More...
Lookie what THEY made: Round robin “Sacred Purse”
Yoli’s Sacred Journey shares a photo of a recently completed project that is sacred indeed. It’s called the Sacred Purse, and it’s a round-robin altered purse. This purse has traveled thousands of miles and been touched by many artistic hands … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of reversible placemats
The How To Gal shows how to make a set of reversible placemats for your table. Make a set, and make eating in a more special event. Get the how-to from The How To Gal.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a drawstring bag for a wine bottle
KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for a drawstring bag for a wine bottle. They say it can be made in 10 minutes or less. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Make a valance from a tablerunner
Spool {} shares a tutorial for making a valance out of a table runner. Because the table runner is a long finished piece of fabric, the repurposing is really quite simple. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sew a coupon clutch
It seems everybody is clipping coupons these days. Do it in style with this coupon clutch by the object project. The simple pouch with elastic closure will keep all your coupons in one spot. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a minky baby blanket
Tuesdays with Molly shares a tutorial for making a minky baby blanket that any high end baby boutique would be proud to carry. Get the tutorial.
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Sneak peeks: Sparkling Paris and Spring Fever by Hoodie
Hoodie shares links to sneak peeks of her latest fabric lines: Sparkling Paris and Spring Fever. Read more at Hoodie’s blog.
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[tags]sewing, fabric, sneak peek, hoodie, sparkling paris, spring fever[/tags]
Tutorial: Pattern grading (resizing) for the rest of us
Grading (resizing) a pattern is something I always figured was outside the reach of my sewing skills. That is, until I saw a tutorial by The Closet Seamstress showing her quick and dirty approach. Instead of complex calculations, she shifts … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a ruffled flower collar
katie did shows how she made these stunning ruffled flower collars for her girls’ Easter dresses. The clusters of dimensional fabric flowers look like they should be making their way down the runway, but it’s actually a fairly simple (though … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft sleeves for your seatbelt
Junie Moon shows how to make these padded seatbelt sleeves. They keep the seatbelt from rubbing and chaffing your neck. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, car, seatbelt, sleeve, padded[/tags]
Tutorial: Pressing oilcloth for a crisp finish
Oilcloth Addict sshares a great tip for pressing crisp folds into oilcloth. Go read how she does it.
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Tutorial: Small folded wallet from charm squares
The Sproutz Store shows how to piece charm squares together to make this small folded wallet, perfect for tucking a little bit of cash or your credit cards in your pocket. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Shell edge hem finish
Threads Magazine shows how to finish the edge of a garment with a shell hem. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, shell, edge, hem, finish[/tags]
Sneak peek: Something pretty is on its way from Laura Gunn
I don’t know if this is a sneak peek, as much as it’s a sneak peek of a sneak peek. Talented artist Laura Gunn shares a photo of a bag featuring a print from her upcoming fabric line, Lantern Bloom. … Read More...
Colette Patterns launches with sewing patterns for the indie fashion-lover
Colette Patterns is launching their online shop. We recently saw a sneak peek of their spring line, and now they’re available for purchase. Shown here is a photo of the Macaron dress.
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Tutorial: Dish towel tote bag
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a tutorial for making a tote bag from a dish towel. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fabric flower corsage for your mother
Honor your mama on Mother’s Day with this fabric flower corsage. Or make one for yourself. The Object Project shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, flower, corsage, mother[/tags]
Sneak peek: Mezzanine by Patty Young
Patty Young gives us a sneak peek at her latest fabric line, Mezzanine. Intricate patterns are paired with bright spring colors. Sneak a peak at her blog.
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