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Tips and Tutes at The Tulip Patch

September 5, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

I love it when craft bloggers create a separate page for their instructional posts, especially when that blogger is Mary at The Tulip Patch. Her sewing/quilting related tutorials are all well written and on topics you do not see … Read More...

Video tutorial: How to read a pattern book

September 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you want to use a printed pattern for a sewing project, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself sitting at a table in the fabric store leafing through the big pattern books.  If you’re a brand new sewer, the … Read More...

Tutorial: Sock cow softie

September 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Regena from The Distracted Domestic guest blogs at Punk Projects with a tutorial showing how to make a sock cow softie.  She’s a relative of the classic sock monkey.  Cute!!  Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Stuffing a softie or pillow

September 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

When you make a pillow or softie, you’re not just sewing.  Once you create the shell, you stuff it to make a soft and fluffy.  And just like any technique in sewing, there are some tricks to getting it to … Read More...

Newsy: Retro Pillow Challenge

September 3, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Ricca from Ricochet and Away! and Keren from sew la vie! invite you to join their Retro Pillow Challenge. Sign up, create a quilted pillow cover with a retro theme, then share it. Click HERE for details.

Tutorial: Mermaid costume

September 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog for making a mermaid costume.  The tricky thing with mermaid costumes is how to create the fins – after all, little girls have legs and feet!  In her approach, … Read More...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Cozy Fall Cardigan with crocheted pockets

September 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin  &  Shwin shows how she made this cute little cardigan for her daughter.  It’s made from a soft t-shirt knit, with a cluster of fabric petals at the neck and a pair o f crocheted pockets.  Get … Read More...

Tutorial: Pincushion shaped like a hairbrush

September 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

PharMa shows how to make a clever pincushion shaped like a hairbrush.  Ball head pins sticking out of the pincushion look just like the plastic-tipped bristles of a hairbrush.  How cute!!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from PharMa]

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Free pattern: Fleece Cowl Capelet

September 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fleece cowl capelet that’s both stylish and warm.  If you want a lighter weight cowl, you can also make this from a jersey knit.  Get the free pattern and … Read More...

Tutorial: Cold & Hot Comfort Packs

September 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a set of Cold & Hot Comfort Packs.  These little bags filled with rice and lavender can be kept in the freezer … Read More...

Tutorial: Lace skirt with flower embellished waist

September 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this pretty lace skirt, inspired by a similar skirt in a DownEast Basics catalog.  The gathered skirt is made of two layers – a lacy … Read More...

Video tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern

August 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re new to sewing, you’ve probably picked up a printed pattern and felt overwhelmed with the amount of information and unfamiliar sewing terms.  Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog explaining how to read a … Read More...

How to make a recycled shirt apron

August 31, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at Craftside there is an easy tutorial on how to make a full apron out of an old shirt and a half apron along with a chance to win a copy of the new book

Sewing vintage aprons

Sewing Vintage Aprons: Classic … Read More...

Free pattern: Felt chicken softie

August 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie.  It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff.  A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb.  Get the free … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a book cover from stretch knit

August 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Teresa VanHatten-Granath from Green Bag Lady shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a book cover from stretch knit fabric.  It’s a quick, easy project that would be fun for back-to-school.  If you can’t find stretch … Read More...

How to make a stuffed rabbit in pants out of recycled fabric

August 30, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I think you guys are on to me! It’s true I can’t resist posting the fun links you send in especially if there is a bunny involved! But really who could resist these cute rabbits in pants? See how to … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruffled denim skirt from upcycled jeans

August 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sibylle from Funkytime shows how to turn a pair of jeans into this cute ruffled denim skirt.  The short rows of ruffles hide the piecing in the front and add some girly flair.  Pom pom fringe on the front pockets … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a Frame Of Mind pincushion

August 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Leigh Ann Tennant from Spincushion shares a tutorial showing how to make this awesome little framed pincushion.  The bright colors of the fancy frame and the printed fabric are sooo happy!  If you can’t find a brightly colored frame at … Read More...

Tutorial: Pullover swim cover-up from a beach towel

August 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelsey from Vanilla Joy guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to turn a beach towel into a pullover cover-up.  It slides over the head and fits like a poncho.  Great idea!  Get the tute.

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Tutorial: How to sew cascading ruffles or flounces

August 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin is back with another exciting tutorial for her Sewing 101 series. This time, she’s focusing on the beautiful and versatile technique of making cascading ruffles, or flounces. These ruffles are different from the traditional gathered … Read More...

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