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Tutorial: Faux chenille capri jeans

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how she turned two pairs of old jeans into one pair of capri jeans with fabulous faux chenille texture on the legs.  Brilliant!  And sooo cute!  This would also be a great way to … Read More...

Video tutorial: Foldover elastic

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m a little nervous posting this.  It’s my very-first-ever-video-tutorial-grand-debut.  But it’s about foldover elastic and you guys know how much I love me some foldover!  I use it in my Peek-A-Boo Shoulder shirts, in my Slouchy Shirts, on … Read More...

Tutorial: Photo frame flower pot wrap

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erica from B is for Boy! shows how to make a flower pot wrap with a frame to hold a favorite photo.  The wrap is made from a fabric print with a clear vinyl window to display a photo.  This … Read More...

Tutorial: Embellish tea towels with ribbon and fabric

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to embellish tea towels with ribbon and fabric.  The simple addition takes a plain towel and makes it special.  Choose colors and patterns that match your kitchen for perfectly coordinating accessories.  Get the how-to.

[photo from … Read More...

Tutorial: Add fabric hanging tabs to towels

April 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jona from Jona G. Pattern Co. and Stop Staring and Start Sewing! shows how to make a simple addition of a fabric tab to a towel to make it easier to hang from a hook.  Hers are made from pretty … Read More...

Tutorial: Interchangable flip-flop back straps

April 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It solves the problem of the falling off flip-flop with interchangable straps to fit around the back of the foot.  Brilliant!  She shares a tutorial showing how it’s done.  Go there now.

[photo … Read More...

Tutorial: Scarf with raw-edged binding

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift to make, why not a pretty scarf?  The Purl Bee shows how to make a simple fabric scarf.  It’s made from two layers of lightweight fabric (they used Liberty prints) … Read More...

Tutorial: How to make a hair scrunchie

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Goodsell from Day to Day shares a tutorial showing how to make your own hair scrunchies.  The fabric covered elastic bands are super handy (and comfortable) for ponytails, and you never can seem to have enough of them.  Get … Read More...

Tutorial: City Safari halter top

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her City Safari Top, a loose-fitting halter perfect for the warmer temps to come.  The body of the shirt is gathered and folded before being stitched to the halter neck, creating … Read More...

Tutorial: Layered reversible gathered skirt

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits challenge at luvinthemommyhood (and published at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a layered gathered skirt.  The skirt is neatly gathered … Read More...

Tutorial: Easy Playdate Romper from a man’s buttondown shirt

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to create her Easy Playdate Romper for little girls.  She made it from a man’s buttondown shirt, sizing it down and then reshaping the bottom to create the legs.  A contrast-y sash and … Read More...

Tutorial: Make spaghetti straps more modest

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she altered the straps a prom dress to give her more coverage.  The original dress had thin straps that didn’t provide the support or coverage that the wearer needed to feel comfortable on … Read More...

Winner of the Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit giveaway

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So… you wanna know who’ll be a proud owner of a Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit?  Why, it’s none other than….

Lucky commenter #60, Natalie, who said:

Definitely would do some shirts for my daughter and probably some home … Read More...

Winner of the Sewn By Hand giveaway

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Thank you to everyone who entered the Sewn By Hnad giveaway!  I enjoyed reading everyone’s comments telling me where they’d get their handstitching done.  In the garden, on the deck, at children’s sports practices, or sitting on the couch watching … Read More...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with ruffled side ties

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the tutorial for making these throw pillows with ruffled ties at the sides.  They include dimensions to make a large pillow and also a smaller version.  They’d be so pretty as part of a bedding set, or perhaps … Read More...

It’s new: Miss Amy tiered peasant dress pattern

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The newest addition to the Squiggly Twigs line of patterns is the Miss Amy, a tiered peasant dress.  You can make it from purchased yardage, but I think this mixy-matchy recycled t-shirt version is pure fabulousness.  The pattern includes sizes … Read More...

Tutorial: Loyalty Card Holder

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Grosgrain with a tutorial showing how to make a small pouch designed to hold your loyalty cards.  Unlike other wallets and card holders, this does not have individual pockets for each … Read More...

Tutorial: Cascading Ruffle Front Shirt

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this top with cascading ruffles down the front.  This is so pretty!  The long ruffle strips are drape beautifully in vertical stripes.  Get … Read More...

Tutoria: Heart-shaped drawstring pouch

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a cute heart-shaped drawstring pouch.  This would be a sweet way to package a special gift!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Heidi in Lederhosen]

Tutorial: Mod Peacock throw pillow

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs over at Tatertots & Jello with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous Mod Peacock throw pillow.  The bold peacock feather design is made with a combination of freezer paper stencil and applique.  … Read More...

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