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olde tymey blogging since twenty aught six

*fun with sewing tutorials*

Let’s ignore the fact that I haven’t written anything here in nearly two months and focus on how much I love internet sewing tutorials. Patterns are expensive and in many cases unnecessary, and include illustrations instead of detailed photographs. Here are a few tutorials I’ve enjoyed recently, with photos of my results.

1. A Room Somewhere‘s pillowcase dress
pillowcase dress
pillowcase dress, top
So. Stinking. Easy. I’m not thrilled with my choice of ribbon, but replacing that won’t be a problem. This was the only old pillowcase we had in the house — now I’m searching for cute vintage ones on eBay to make a few more.

2. twelve22‘s zipper pouch
zippy pouch
zippy pouch, inside
I’ve never sewn in a zipper before, and this tutorial explained it quite clearly.

3. Balancing Everything‘s wool felt crowns
about to float away
I made this the day before Pea’s birthday so she’d have a little something to wear to her party. Simple and adorable. I want to make these for every birthday boy and girl I know.

Have you made anything fancy lately?

Mon, June 8 2009 » i made this!, photographs

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