Tuesday, March 31, 2009

How to Sew a Bias Tape Facing

Hem tightly curved edges with bias tape. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Camera Case

Does your point and shoot camera need a new home. Check out the complete tutorial at Amy a la Mode.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Handprinted Fleece Scarves

Affordable, handmade gift. Handpainted fleece scarves. Check out the complete tutorial at Curbly.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Ruffled Skirt Tutorial

Check out the complete tutorial at Grand Revival Design, or check out Two Little Banshees for a similar 1 layer ruffle skirt.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Grocery Tote

Go green with a reusable grocery tote from Spool Sewing. Check out the complete pdf pattern.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Fabric Memory Card Game

Make a fun memory game from fabric. Check out the complete tutorial at Sew Liberated.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Fat Quarter Purse

Fat quarters are the perfect size to experiment with -- enough fabric to make a project or two ... but not so much that it will sit around taking up room. This purse takes up precisely ONE fat quarter. You can purchase the pattern from Wilsons.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Paper Covered Matchboxes

Super easy project, plus super cheap (you can pick up a 2 pack of matches at the grocery store for 79 cents). Perfect to give with some tea lights, or candle sticks ... or pretty up the box you have in your bathroom. Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Sewing Patterns

Want to sew and need a pattern, but you don't have time to go out and purchase one? If you have paper and a printer you can purchase patterns and print them at home. SewingPatterns.com offers downloadable patterns from Butterick, McCalls, Simplicity, etc.
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Or check out BurdaStyle.com or HotPatterns.com (both offer patterns for FREE and to Purchase). BurdaStyle.com lets members upload patterns ... you can even find a purse pattern from me!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Sewing Machine Cozy

Keep your machine dust free and stylish with a sewing machine cozy from Spool Sewing. Check out the complete pdf pattern.

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Or check out another tutorial at Lavender and Limes.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Bird Mobile

Look at this amazing bird mobile at Spool Sewing. Check out the pdf pattern for the birds.


Thursday, March 12, 2009

Chef's Apron

A perfect gift or even for yourself to keep those clothes clean and splatter free from Spool Sewing. Check out the complete pdf pattern.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Ribbon Board

Inspire yourself with a ribbon board. Check out the complete tutorial at Lavender and Limes.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Fabric Flower Garland

Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Printable Napkin Bands and MORE

Printable napkin bands ... check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Felted Sweater Strip Scarf

Recycled felted sweaters (ya know ... what happens when you accidentally throw your wool sweater in the washer and dryer!) cut into strips and sewn together with 3 lines of stitching. By Popsiedaisy.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Matchbook Notebook

Matchbook notebooks are useful for jotting down quick notes, phone numbers and various "to do's". Check out the complete tutorial at DesignSponge.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Fabric Party Garland

Make your own fabric party garland. Check out the complete tutorial at the Purl Bee.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Library Cards, Mini Notecards and Pocket Template

Free printable library cards and hello mini notecards and pocket template. Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Paper Flower

Almost too simple to be true ... but I promise it is. Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Felt Notebook Cover

Pretty up your everyday spiral notebooks with quick felt covers. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Magnetic Makeup Palette

Great storage solution for makeup. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.