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Tutorial: DIY leather or vinyl purse straps

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to make a set of leather or vinyl straps for a purse.  They’re not difficult to make, and don’t require much material.   Get the how-to.

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Tutorial: Sailing on the Lake blouse

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sewing Princess shares a tutorial for making her Sailing on the Lake blouse.  What a lovely top!  Make it from a lightweight fabric for a drapey, easy-going fit.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sewing Princess]

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Tutorial: Slingback baby booties

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jackie from I Design shows how to use the sandal pattern she purchased from Sewing With Me to create a baby  bootie fit for the tiniest fashionista. The open toe slingback style looks like a miniature version of grown-up lady … Read More...

Read all about it: Retro sewing at Sew Sixties

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Astrid from Sew Sixties has created a blog to chronicle her adventures in sewing the vintage patterns that she loves.  If you’ve got an affinity for 1960s-ish patterns (and maybe more than a few stacked up waiting to be sewn), … Read More...

Tutorial: Doggie bandana with reflective tape

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a doggie bandana edged with reflective tape.  He (or she)  can wear the bandana on your evening walks and be easily seen by passing cars.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Tutorial: Add a doily insert to a t-shirt

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

 Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how to add a doily insert to a t-shirt.  This is an easy way to add a bit of personality to a plain t-shirt.  You can find crocheted doilies at … Read More...

Tutorial: Paper bag skirt for little girls

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a paper bag skirt for little girls.  Her version is pleated and cinched together with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Read all about it: Tips and tricks for cutting slippery fabrics

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alyson Clair guest blogs over at Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing with tips and tricks for cutting pattern pieces out of slippery like-t0-crawl-all-over-the-place fabrics.  She explains how it’s done commercially, and then gives some tips that you can use … Read More...

Tutorial: Quick and easy no-slip bookmark

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

 

Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this no-slip bookmark using ribbon, a hair elastic, and a button.  What a great idea!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Mary Janes & Galoshes]

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Tutorial: Make eyecatching hangtags for your handmade items

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Do you sell your handmade items at craft stores or craft fairs?  If so, check out this tutorial by Emily fromSaltwater Kids   She shows how to make your own eyecatching hangtags that will lend a more professional, upscale feel … Read More...

Tutorial: Overlapping circles table runner

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Natalie from Piece N Quilt shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this table runner from overlapping fabric circles.  You can get all of the prints you need out of a layer cake of precut fabric.  (You’ll need … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a set of bean bags

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Mummy from Mummy Crafts shows how to make these bean bags.  This quick sewing project can provide hours of open-ended entertainment for children.  They can use them for a toss game, a counting game, dolly pillows, anything really.  Go … Read More...

Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt clutch

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fashionable clutch out of a recycled t-shirt.  I love the texture of all the overlapping bits of knit!  Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Perfect pleated ruffles without a ruffle foot

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bandy Canyon shares a tutorial showing how to make perfectly pleated ruffles.  She used a regular foot on her sewing machine – no fancy ruffler attachment needed.  Get the tute.

[photo from Bandy Canyon]

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Read all about it: Troubleshooting interfacing problems

August 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

It can be frustrating, to say the least, when the interfacing that is supposed to improve a project ends up buckling and bubbling.  Nicole Mallalieu from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! shares some tips for figuring out what’s … Read More...

Tutorial: Make your own snap tape for kids’ clothes

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to make your own snap tape.  Though its possible to purchase snap tape already made, she started creating her own because it was difficult to find and not available in the … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a maternity shirt from a boxy tee

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to refashion a big, boxy t-shirt into a cute maternity shirt.  So pretty!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from I Make Stuff]

[via U Create]

Looking for more maternity clothing patterns to … Read More...

Sewing pattern: Banded bubble Everyday Shorts

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create and Delegate shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Everyday Shorts.  These banded and bubbled shorts would be awful cute for back-to-school!  Raid your scrap bin for the contrast band. … Read More...

Tutorial: Garden Apron from fat quarters

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their pretty Garden Apron out of fat quarters.  You’ll need a total of five for this project, so start digging through your fat quarter stash for a fun mix of prints.  Go to the … Read More...

Tutorial: Zippered fabric sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzle

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maria from Yay! I Made It shows how to make this zippered sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzles.  Handles make it easy to carry, and it zips closed to keep all the pieces with the puzzle so your child can … Read More...

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