Tatum from K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sister) shows how to make this lovely flower brooch. The lightweight knit that she uses is SO perfect for this project, and she gets it from repurposed tights. Brilliant! Get the tute.
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by Anne Weaver
Tatum from K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sister) shows how to make this lovely flower brooch. The lightweight knit that she uses is SO perfect for this project, and she gets it from repurposed tights. Brilliant! Get the tute.
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by Anne Weaver
Mamagus shares a tutorial on the Quilting Board message forum showing how to create a pair of tights for an American Girl or other 18″ doll out of a pair of knee socks. Brilliant!! Get the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make her Minky Ultimate Sofa Blanket. The soft blanket is perfect for snuggling into the couch to read a good book or watch a movie. It’s made from a soft minky fleece with … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Cal Patch shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make a men’s fleece hoodie. It’s a lot like making a basic t-shirt, though with a hood attached at the neck and a kangaroo pocket sewed on the front. Get … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads magazine showing how to use a mini-facing to help create smooth edges on square necklines or tightly curved edges. Rather than facing the whole piece, a mini-facing works just where you need it. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Click over to the Basic Grey blog for a tutorial for making this cute Rosy Wedge Bag, designed by Amy Friend from Made During Quiet Time. It’s a lined zippered pouch with a boxy bottom. Love! Get the how-to… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shows how to make their Java Cup Jackets edged with frilly girly ruffles. The fabric coffee sleeves don’t require very much fabric to make – you probably have what you need in your scrap bin. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy recently shared a free pattern and tutorial for her Baby Snap Cargo Pants. The pattern was sized for an infant 3-6 months, which was the size that she created for her baby boy. But … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Fleece Fun shows how to make a scarf that’s all ruffles on the front, and all snuggly fleece on the back. It’s quick to make, too, since the ruffles come courtesy of ruffle fabric. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how to make a lined drawstring bag. The lining finishes off the inside beautifully while also strengthening the bag. Her method for creating the drawstring closure has you stitching the casing over the ribbon … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The Cheese Thief shows how to turn an unwanted cowlneck sweater into a hooded infinity scarf. I love this idea!!! The scarf keeps your neck AND your ears warm, and looks stylish doing it. The hooded scarf uses the cowl … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Fusible webbing applique is a quick and easy way to embellish a plain tee or onesie. Jolen from Love of Sewing shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Her tutorial includes photos of each step, making this a great … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Emily from Joyful Abode made these handy little coloring wallets for her young daughter, and she wrote up a quick tutorial telling how she did it. The construction of the coloring wallets is simplified by using fusible webbing to create … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Colette Patterns has collected all of the tutorials they’ve posted on their blog over the past year, and linked them up in one post. It’s quite an impressive list! Go to the Coletterie to see all the technique tutorials from … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lisa from Lil Fish Studios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cavnas placemat with a flatware pocket. Rather than a hem, she gives the placemats a fringed edge which is in keeping with the natural … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making her Winter Rose Dress. She made it as a special Christmas dress for her little girl. Isn’t it gorgeous? The contrast edging shows off the pretty lines of the dress, and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, The Intrepid Thread. The prize is a 13 fat quarter stack from the Impressions 2 Collection by Ty Pennington, in the blue and teal colorways. Deadline is … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Casey from Stellar Mother shows a quick way to restyle a t-shirt by giving it knotted side seams, no sewing required. Not only does this create a pretty fringe, but it also creates a more fitted profile. Get the how-to… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Brandi from JuBee’s Craft Box created this fabric wallet as a gift for her brother, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Inside the wallet is one large pocket for paper money, and two smaller pockets for … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lisa from Lil Fish Studios posts on her blog with photos of this absolutely adorable little Christmas dress she made for her daughter. The dress looks like it was lifted straight off the pages of a fairy tale! Would you … Read More...