You can grab a sneak peek at Amy Butler’s newest line over at The Fat Quarter Shop. The name of the line is Love, and it’s due out in December. I know what’s going on my Christmas list… Link to…
What can you make with a charm pack?
You may think there’s not much that can be made with a 5-inch square of fabric, but when you collect a stack of 5-inch fabric squares (a charm pack) it turns out that there’s a lot you can do with…
Consider your stuffing options
In their article, Understanding Filler Materials, the folks at Sew4Home discuss the many options for stuffing handmade pillows. Go to the article.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Flirty peasant top refashion
Christine from Christine Sews made this flirty peasant top from a man’s dress shirt. The grosgrain ribbon adds a feminine touch to the more masculine fabric. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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…Tutorial: Fitted crib sheets
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I wanted some hot pink crib sheets for her nursery. The only problem was, that year there weren’t any to be purchased in the store. It turns out that fitted crib sheets are very…
Tutorial: Toddler dress from a woman’s skirt
Tutorial: Little house pouch
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a gem of a project with this pouch shaped and embellished like a little house. The roof of the house is the flap of the pouch. Adorable!! Get the how-to.
[photo from The Long Thread]
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Tutorial: Fall Leaf and Pumpkin Garland
Help usher in the new fall season with this a pretty fall garland. Roots and Wings Co. shows how to make one with fall leaves and fabric pumpkins. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Roots and Wings Co.]
Tutorial: Drawstring gift bag
The next time you have a special present for someone, try gifting it in a pretty little fabric gift bag. Not only can the bag be kept and reused, the fact that it’s handmade lends a more personal feel. Nikki from Nikki,…
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop wall art
Tutorial: Make fabric stencils using paper punches
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made these fabric stencils, but instead of cutting the shapes out herself she used paper punches from her scrapbooking supplies. Brilliant! Read how she did it at Lil Blue Boo.
[photo from Lil Blue Boo]
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Tutorial: Whale softie
Small Dreamfactory shares a pattern and tutorial for making this super cute whale softie. Go to the pattern and tutorial.
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Sneak peek: Plume by Tula Pink
Tula Pink shares a sneak peek of designs in an upcoming fabric line Plume. Based on the photos on her blog, I’m going to want a full bolt of every print in the line. Graceful birds, elegant feathers, cool colors. No word yet…
Tutorial: Stamped twill fabric labels
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how easy it is to make your own fabric labels. All it takes are dollar store alphabet stamps, twill tape, and fabric paint. It’s fast, it’s easy, and you can your tags say anything you like. Go…
Sneak peek: Circa 1950 by Monaluna
I let out a happy little squeal when I caught a sneak peek of Circa 1950 by Monaluna at The Fabric Shopper. Those trees on gray, oh my! I love it already! Look for it in shops in January 2010. …
Lookie what she made: Two-sided reusable lunch bag
Su from Vively Online created this unique two-sided lunch bag for her daughter. There are two identical lunch bags stitched together in the middle, one for each snack that her daughter will need at school. Brilliant. Read more about her project…
Tutorial: Clutch purse from a placemat
Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make a clutch purse from a placemat. She includes separate cutting and folding instructions for an oval, round, or rectangular placemat. Get the how-to.
[photo from Happy Together]
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Tutorial: Refashion a shirt with lace panels
Roseann from M & J Blog shows how to refashion a basic t-shirt by adding lace panels to the bottom and to the sleeves. Get the tutorial.
[photo from M & J Blog]
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…Tutorial: Adding a purse clasp
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add a clasp to a purse. This little detail is easy to add to your next handmade purse. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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