As fabric manufacturers are expanding the kinds of fabrics they’re selling, laminated cotton is becoming more widely available (and in some gorgeous prints, too!).  The polyurethane coating means that you’ll need to handle it differently than a 100% cotton quilting … Read More...

Craftzine has the how-to for this stripy apron.  It’s an excerpt from The Sewing Bible by Ruth Singer.   Go to the tutorial.

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A charm pack and a t-shirt get transformed into this lovely patchwork baby dress with a tutorial Vicki from Sew Inspired.  The empire waist and long skirt mean that the fit is flexible.  Get the how-to.

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Oilcloth Addict shows how you can make reusable gift tags for your Christmas giftgivingf rom chalkcloth and oilcloth.  Not only are they pretty, they’re practical, too.  Go to the tutorial.

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KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament.  You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved.  Go to the tutorial.

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Head over to Cotton and Cloud to find out how to make these mini frame purses.  They’ve got a free PDF pattern that you can download.  You can make these fun little purses in a flat or puffy version.  (I … Read More...

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shows how to make a pair of silk fairy wings.  Imagine how much fun your child will have running around with these beautiful wings fluttering behind!  Go to the tutorial.

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If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you!  She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron.  Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints.  Go to the … Read More...