Kalleen from At Second Street shows how to make this faux leather (vinyl) fall leaves table runner. How cool! The shapes are cut from the vinyl. Machine stitching creates the veining. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Kalleen from At Second Street shows how to make this faux leather (vinyl) fall leaves table runner. How cool! The shapes are cut from the vinyl. Machine stitching creates the veining. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this portable tea party setup. It includes napkins, placemats (which could double as fabric plates), and a tablecloth that cinches up into a drawstring bag to carry it all in. And did … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Deborah from Whipstitch joins the Celebrate Yellow month at MADE with a tutorial showing how to make bias-edged potholders. Because the bias trim is flexible edging, you can make these in just about any shape you want. Banana, anyone? Get … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Ann from As a Canvas guest blogs at No Big Dill (her sister’s blog) with a tutorial showing how she created this handpainted design on this dress she made for her daughter. If you want to know how to create … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shows to make a new seat cushion for a dolly stroller. Adding a pretty cushion allows you to personalize the itty stroller, and gives a comfy place for dolly to sit while out on her walks. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Suzie from Su Sews So-So shows how to make this smocked top out of a man’s dress shirt. What a cute top! The shirt is held up by the elastic smocking, so the halter is optional. Get the how-to.… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
FabricWorm shares a tutorial on their blog for making a messenger bag. The rectangular shaped bag requires no pattern. Make one from one of the many modern prints in the FabricWorm shop. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Charity from All Things Beautiful made this ruffled table skirt for her daughter’s play table out of a tiered ruffle skirt. Brilliant!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Kataryna from Chibi Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this Green Eggs and Tea twirly skirt for little girls. The little overskirt is sure to make your littel girl feel like a princess! Get the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Dana from MADE created this chevron patterned throw pillow, but she didn’t start with a fabric printed with chevrons. Instead, she used a striped fabric to create the pattern. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s part … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Rachel from Growing Up Married shows how to make a Roman shade. The simple lines of a Roman shade show off a pretty fabric. They have the added bonus of not requiring as much yardage as gathered curtains. Get the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot has a tutorial for all of you Mexican food lovers out there. She shows how to make this fabric sleeve to keep tortillas soft and warm until you’re ready for them. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make this scrappy cell phone cozy. The long carrying straps means loops around your purse handles so you can keep it with you. No more frantic fishing through your purse trying to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Staci from Crafty Staci hows how to create this awesome passport wallet for your travel essentials. It folds out to show pockets for not only your passport, but also your driver’s license and credit cards (Can’t travel without those!), a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Heidi fromHoneyBear Laneguest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain tank into one with a cutout back. Pure fabulousness! Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Head over to Oliver + S to find out how to make a thread chain. A thread chain can be used in place of a buttonhole for a button closure, usually when there’s one button on the back of a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Head over to Oliver + S to find out how to make a thread chain. A thread chain can be used in place of a buttonhole for a button closure, usually when there’s one button on the back of a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts and Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs over at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how to make fabric postcards. Make them for the kiddoes to play pretend mail carrier, or make some for the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Marisa from Make Happy made this double-sided photo frame for her toddler. The clear plastic covering protects the photo from toddler hands. A bit of fabric and a simple running stitch finishes the sides and avoids pokey corners. Get the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this attractive sewing caddy to hang from the side of your sewing table. The pockets can hold scissors, seam rippers, and other notions you often reach … Read More...