The Quick Unpick shows how to make this fabulous layered twirly skirt. Pickups all around the second layer make it feel like a princess skirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pocket Full of Posies shirt
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her adorable Pocket Full of Posies shirt. Her tutorial includes instructions for making the shirt, as well as the pocket and flower embellishment. Cute, cute!! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Reusable produce bag
Daisy Janie shares a free pattern for this reusable produce bag. The smallish fabric bags are just the right size for fruits and veggies. They’re quick to make; the designer was able to knock out 6 of them in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay-put heat pack
Lelanie from To Sew With Love guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a stay-put heat pack. The microwaveable heat pack has a couple of straps that keep it in place while you’re lying down. … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky crib sheet
Heidi from HoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a crib sheet from minky fur. Ohhhhh, how soft that must feel to little baby skin! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Happy Hostess Gift Box
Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! to find out how to make their Happy Hostess Gift Box from fabric. It’s just the size for a handmade snackie or small gift. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Herringbone throw pillow
Farah from Craft.a.World shows how to make this throw pillow fabric strips folded and layered into a lovely herringbone pattern. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Embellished tee with ruffled front and cuffs
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to embellish a plain tee with ruffled strips of fabric at the front and on the cuffs. Love it! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Triangle mantel cloth for corner fireplaces
Long skinny mantel scarves are greate if you have a traditional mantel, but what about a corner fireplace? Sew4Home shows how to make a triangle-shaped scarf to cover a corner mantel. You could also use this tutorial to cover the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias fabric flowers
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make these pretty gathered fabric flowers out of leftover fabrics. She uses fabric cut on the bias so the edges won’t fray. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: House pillows
Cut Out + Keep user Cat Morley shows how to make these sweet little house pillows. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Cat Morley on Cut Out + Keep]
Tutorial: Felt mushrooms
Etsy seller Fairy Fox shares a free tutorial on their blog for making a felt mushroom. It’s an excerpt from their DIY Felt Vegetables pattern. Go to the free tutorial.
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Read all about it: Monthly bag challenge at JemJam
Jemilia from JemJam will be hosting a monthly bag sewing challenge on her blog next year. Each month in 2011, she’ll have a sew-along challenge for one of the purses featured in Amy Butler’s Style Stitches book. As an incentive … Read More...
Cool idea: New Year’s Eve tee
Cathie Filian shares a cool idea for making a t-shirt with a fluffy, swishy, flashy collar. It looks like it would be a difficult project, but it’s actually easily made from a t-shirt and a sparkly scarf. Read more at … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle patchwork coasters
The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to make these triangle patchwork coasters. They’re quick to put together – why not make a bunch? Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Pattu Paavdai & Sattai
Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a 3-part tutorial for drafting a pattern for Pattu Paavdai & Sattai, a traditional Indian silk skirt and top worn by girls from baby to teenager. It’s still a favorite among the younger … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux button placket
Katy from No Big Dill shows how you can get the look of a button placket without actually having to MAKE a button placket. Her faux button placket is so cute and so easy, you’ll be putting it on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini oilcloth notebook covers
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how to make these mini oilcloth notebook covers. A pocket on the front keeps a pencil handy. Not only is the oilcloth super cute, but you don’t have to finish the edges. AND … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-ended pencil case
Instructables member matth3w shows how to make a double-ended pencil pouch with a zipper at each short end. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy fabric covered notebooks
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for making fabric covered notebooks. This is so easy, you’ll be fighting the urge to cover every notebook in your house with pretty fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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