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DIY Money Belt FREE Pattern and Tutorial

April 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a pattern for a running belt with pockets and an elasticized adjustable strap so you can tailor it to any waist size. This pouch could also be called a money belt, travel belt or sports belt. Place the pouch… Read more ...

How to sew a curved hem

April 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Learning how to hem a curve comes in very handy, especially when making dresses or circle skirts. Here is an easy method that will give you a smooth, neat finish on any curved hem. How to hem a Curve. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur cat bed in a repurposed Easter basket

April 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Allison from Dream A Little Bigger used a leftover Easter basket to make a fun new cat bed. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She had all the materials on hand, but even if you had to… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sloth plush softie

April 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This adorable sloth plush is a free pattern from Sew Desu Ne? Velcro at the paws lets him hang from your arms – or a bedpost, or anything, really. There are only 5 pattern pieces so it’s easier to sew… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Vinyl and fabric pencil pocket for your planner

April 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This vinyl and fabric pencil pocket is big enough to hold a couple of your favorite pens, and is made to fit in your planner or 3-ring binder. BurdaStyle has a free pattern and tutorial for making it. The pocket… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Lotus leggings

April 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Mood Sewciety for a free pattern and tutorial for the Lotus Leggings. With panels pieced into the legs, they’re designed to be fashionable while at the same time giving you that ease of wearing that makes leggings… Read more ...

Tutorial and free pattern: Llama key pouch

April 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This llama key pouch might be the cutest way to keep up with your keys! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern and tutorial. The sweet llama face covers your keys so they won’t scratch anything while they’re hanging… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go throw pillow

April 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This quilted throw pillow is easy to make using a quilt-as-you-go method! Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how. You can use strips from a jelly roll of pre-cut fabric, or cut them yourself from your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging garment covers

April 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s time to pack some of the winter clothes away until next year. Sew4Home shows how you can make a lightweight garment covers to help keep the dust off your winter clothes in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric letters

April 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make learning fun with these fabric letters! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make them. And guess what? It’s a no-sew project so you don’t even have to know how… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to square up and true up fabric

April 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you want to get your fabric pieces cut straight, it’s important to know where your straight grain is. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows her easy method for squaring up (or truing up) your fabric so you’ve got a… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY monogram key fob from cork fabric

April 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Have you played around with cork fabric yet? If not, you should! It’s all kinds of trendy right now, and it’s so easy to sew on! I’ve got a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how you can use cork… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scissors case

April 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s always tricky when I carry my sewing scissors with me to a sewing date or class. They don’t have a carrying case and the sharp point can be dangerous to other items in a bag, or even to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring embroidery hoop art

April 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy created this pretty spring hoop art using the new Patterned Iron On material from Cricut, as well as some 3-d felt flowers. She’s got a tutorial showing how she made it. I’m loving the fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim herb garden

April 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Turn an old pair of jeans into a handy vertical herb garden for the kitchen! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how. The little hanging pots are the perfect size for herb plants, and convenient to reach… Read more ...

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