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Tutorial: 4-panel A-line skirt

September 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to make a 4-panel A-line skirt.  The construction of the skirt is easy, and the 4 angled panels create a flattering fit.  I LOVE the way she matched the diagonal stripes on the one she … Read More...

Tutorial: Fabric pennant banner

September 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pennant banner (bunting) out of fabric.  She will be using this as a decoration for a craft fair booth, but it would also be … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruffled chiffon fabric flower

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a fabric flower embelllishment from ruffled chiffon.  The light, airy chiffon is so perfect for a flower!  Get the how-to.

[photo from The Mother Huddle]

Tutorial: Make new cushions for your patio furniture

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A new set of cushions can do wonders to update a set of patio furniture.  You can buy the cushions from the store, but they tend to be expensive and your fabric options are limited.  Jessica from Running With Scissors… Read More...

Tutorial: Little girl’s school dress from a man’s button down shirt

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl Inspired shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this super sweet school girl dress out of a man’s dress shirt.  I love the shirring on either side of the button placket!!  Get the tute.… Read More...

Read all about it: Fabric grain

September 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a post all about fabric grain – what it is, why it’s important, and how you can make sure your fabric is laid out … Read More...

Free pattern: Dumpling zippered pouch with curved top

September 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns shares a free pattern on their blog for their super cute Dumpling Pouch.  The zippered pouch has a rounded top but a squared off bottom.  The pattern is available in two sizes; the larger one is 3.5″ … Read More...

Tutorial: Use craft paint to tint lace

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she used inexpensive craft paint (the cheapy stuff!) to tint some white lace into custom colors.  She thins the paint so it doesn’t stiffen the lace.  And because it’s acrylic paint, it won’t … Read More...

Tutorial: Simple nested fabric trays

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial over at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a simple fabric tray.  She gives the dimensions for making them in three sizes.  They’re quick to make, so why not a nested set … Read More...

Tutorial: Add a pleated neckline to a plain tee

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Teacher Gone Crafty shows how to add a lovely pleated neckline to a plain tee.  To create a perfect match between the pleats and the shirt, she purchased two shirts – one to embellish, and one to cut … Read More...

Tutorial: Football appliqued onesie

September 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Autumn is here, and in the United States that means one thing – FOOTBALL!!  Rachel from Lines Across My Face created this super cute football onesie and she shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it.  Get the tutorial… Read More...

Tutorial: How to make and insert cording

September 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from My Go Go Life guest blogs in the Sewing Back To School series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to make and insert cording.  You can use smaller cording on garments as accent, or larger cording … Read More...

Tutorial: Button Sailor Pants for fall

September 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy rounds out her daughter’s fall wardrobe with a pair of corduroy pants.  They’re a riff on her previously published Button Sailor Pants, but made out of a corduroy.  She also added a stripe down the … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a leather wallet

September 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a leather wallet.  The small leather wallet is just the right size for carrying in your pocket.  Pockets hold credit … Read More...

Tutorial: Fly Away With Me shirt for toddler girls

September 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this sweet Fly Away With Me shirt for her toddler daughter.  The color-blocked shirt is made from repurposed t-shirts, with appliqued birds flying across the front. Cute!!  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Tutorial: Pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar.  This would be so cute for a kid’s room!  Think of all the fun they’d have “playing” their fabric guitar!  Get the pattern … Read More...

Tutorial: Use a zig zag stitch to keep seam allowances from fraying

September 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows a quick and easy way to finish off your seam allowances.  No serger is required; it’s just a simple zig zag stitch on a regular sewing machine.  Fuss free, and it keeps the seam … Read More...

Free pattern: Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for girls

September 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this fabulous Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for her daughter, and she generously shares the pattern and tutorial.  I love this jacket!  The Peter Pan collar and contrasting waist and cuffs are such pretty details! … Read More...

Tutorial: Ribbed knit neck and sleeve finishes

September 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to used ribbing to finish off a neckline.  The stretchy fabric fits around the curved edge without causing unsightly buckles.  You can also use ribbing … Read More...

Tutorial: Reverse applique knit scarf

September 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dora from Show Tell Share guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a cute new scarf embellished with a reverse appliqued motif.  You can make one out of t-shirt knit – the fabric … Read More...

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