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Tutorial: Kool-Aid dyed elastic for your sewing projects

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how she created custom colors of elastic using a favorite childhood drink.  She dyed the elastic  with Kool-Aid.  Brilliant!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Craft with Confidence]

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Read all about it: Compilation of free dress patterns

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Do you like free patterns?  Free patterns for dresses?  Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of 52 free sewing patterns.  That’s one for each week of a calendar year.  Go to the compilation and find some sewing inspiration… Read More...

Tutorial: Brassy Ruffle Top t-shirt refashion

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts.  The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out … Read More...

Tutorial: All In Tiers tank

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs over at Peace, Love, and Craft with a tutorial showing how to make her All In Tiers tank.  The flowy layers were inspired by a similar shirt at Anthropologie.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Tutorial: Embellished t-shirt tunic with beads and lace

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craft to find out how to create this embellished tunic.  Start with a loose-fitting t-shirt and add beads and lace or other fancy trim.  Go to the tute.

[photo from Craft]

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Free pattern: Solar Dress for girls

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shares a free pattern for the Solar Dress.   This A-line sundress is great for the hot summer weather, and adjustable straps make it easy to wear as a pinafore over a shirt in … Read More...

Tutorial: Kitchen ensemble from a layer cake of precut fabric

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this kitchen ensemble.  It includes a table runner, dish towel, and a pot holder.  She makes all of these pieces from a layer cake of precut … Read More...

Tutorial: Paneled twirly skirt for little girls

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at Sugar Bee – Craft Edition, showing how to make this twirly skirt for little girls.  The body of the skirt is pieced from panels of fabric, making a pretty striped design.  … Read More...

Tutorial: Back-to-school zippered pencil case

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog for making this back-to-school zippered pencil case.  And being fully lined, these pouches are just as pretty on the inside as the outside.  Love them!  I want … Read More...

Tutorial: Football Piggie softie

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew Saucy to find out how to make this Football Piggie softie.  Isn’t he cute??  Oink!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew Saucy]

 

Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Clothespin bag from old jeans

August 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Bloom with a tutorial showing how to make a clothespin apron out of an old pair of jeans.  The repurposed denim creates a sturdy bag for your clothespins, and also happens … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Embellished towel

August 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial showing how to embellish a towel.  Use fabric that coordinates with your decor to add a quick designer touch to your bathroom or kitchen.  Get the how-to.

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Sewing giveaways this week

August 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ellie from Craft Sew Create celebrates her one year blogiversary with a giveaway for a Hunky Dory Jelly Roll.  YUM! Deadline is August 15, 2010. Go to Craft Sew Create for giveaway details and to enter.

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Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of sleep shorts

August 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a pair of sleep shorts.  Make them from some pretty fabric for an almost-instant upgrade to your sleep wardrobe.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, sleep, shorts[/tags] Looking … Read More...

Sewing Tutorial: 3-Hour Sundress for little girls

August 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sew Saucy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty 3-Hour Sundress for little girls.  I LOVE the extra long length!!  Wear it in the summer as a sundress, and … Read More...

Tutorial: Boy’s cuff watch

August 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a tutorial for making a boy’s cuff watch.  The no-frill, athletic look is sure to appeal to even the coolest guy.  Even better, you can make one out of items you can … Read More...

Tip: Raid your kitchen for pattern weights

August 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Once I started using pattern weights to cut out my sewing projects, I was hooked.  They’re sooo much easier than using straight pins!  But what I WASN’T hooked on was the cost to buy a set of them.  Luckily, it … Read More...

Video tutorial: Create shirred fabric with elastic thread

August 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial for shirring fabric.  If you don’t know what this is, it’s creating parallel rows of stretchy gathers with elastic thread.  It’s easy to do and is great for making … Read More...

Tutorial: Vinyl cell phone case from a dollar store purse

August 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Me Making Do created a cell phone pouch from a cheap-oh dollar store vinyl handbag.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The vinyl won’t fray at the edges, so the pattern is really fairly simple.  … Read More...

Tutorial: Pyramid zippered coin purse

August 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katherine from Sew Me Something Good shows how to make a fun little zippered coin purse.  It’s got an unusual pyramid shape that’s sure to elicit compliments, especially when you’re able to say that you made it yourself.  Go to … Read More...

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