Zakka Life shows how to turn a leather belt into a shoulder strap for a handmade bag. It takes just a couple of rivets and some D-rings. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Zakka Life]
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by Anne Weaver
Zakka Life shows how to turn a leather belt into a shoulder strap for a handmade bag. It takes just a couple of rivets and some D-rings. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Zakka Life]
by Anne Weaver
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made the gorgeous vintage-inspired birdcage veil that she wore in her wedding. LOVE!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
by Anne Weaver
Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how you can make a superhero cape for your little girl or guy, no sewing required! This would be a quick, easy project to add some excitement to a rainy day. Get the tutorial… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Have you ever noticed how often a t-shirt refashion ends up with a pair of left over sleeves? They’re perfectly good knit fabric, but they’re small. What to do with them? Crafting a Green World has some ideas for using … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Threads Magazine shows how to add a shaping to a straight sleeve with a simple fold-over placket. Edgestitching and a button accent make the tucked fabric a design feature rather than an afterthought. Get the tute.
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by Anne Weaver
SewPetiteGal shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an asymmetrical maxi dress. It takes just a few clever seams, and the look is so sophisticated. Get the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Full and Textured Fabric Flowers. The fluffy blooms would make super cute hair accessories – either on a clippie or on a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her Heirloom Skirt. It’s a version of her Simple Skirt, with a contrast band at the hem and a vintage hankie for the pocket. The hankie … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a pretty belt out of braided strips of t-shirt knit. She cut her strips from an old t-shirt. The D-ring closure is super easy to install and allows for endless adjustability. Get … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs in the Sewing With Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (co-hosted with Noodlehead) with a tutorial showing how to make her Super Speedy Simple Skirt. The rows and rows of ruffles are sooo girly! … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Cindy from Bumblebee & Sophie posts on her blog about the yard sale sweater she refashioned into this cute little girl’s jacket. The felted wool will be warm for the colder months, but what’s most striking is all the little … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make her Mondo Pom Pom Pillow, a plain square pillow edged with giant pom poms. I love it!! Get the tute.
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by Anne Weaver
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tip sent in by one of her readers for a clever way to store your fabric. I won’t give away the secret here, but I can tell you it involves a rolling trouser … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jen Giddens guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to turn a pullover sweater into a cardigan. She binds the front edges with a contrast-y fabric print. It keeps the sweater from ravelling, and looks pretty darn … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Maridith from Strictly Homemade guest blogs in the Sew Chic Upcycling series on Seamingly Smitten with a tutorial showing how to create this super cute baby hat out of a turtleneck. The turtleneck came off of a shirt she had … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated crib skirt with contrast box pleats. I love the crisp, modern look! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
by Anne Weaver
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Back To School Tunic Dress. L-O-V-E!!! Her version is made from patchwork fabric that she pieced herself, but this would also be cute out of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her SoHo Maxi Dress. The long dress is made from a knit fabric and has a ruffle across the top. Love it! It’s part of the Sewing … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a wipe clean baby bib. A pocket at the bottom helps catch food that falls. The wipe clean surface comes courtesy of a reusable shopping bag. Brilliant!! … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lookie what Brandy from Gluesticks made! She used PVC pipe to create a canopy for her daughter’s toddler-sized bed. Then she used her sewing skills to make a canopy that fits over the top. Wow! Read more about this cool … Read More...