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Sewing pattern: Ballet inspired tie leggings

April 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Ballet inspired tie leggings

The ballet inspired ankle ties on these leggings are such a pretty detail! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make them. It’s an easy addition to make when sewing a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Easter bunny frame

April 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Use a frame and some fabric to make this cute Easter bunny wall decoration! Donna Herron shares a tutorial at Felt Magnet. It makes a fun decoration for a front door! Click below for her tutorial: DIY Felt Easter … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sew a sleep mask

April 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sew your own DIY sleep mask using the free sewing pattern at AppleGreen Cottage and make it easier to relax! It makes a great DIY gift for a new mom, a college student, anyone who can benefit from a quick… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s board shorts

April 3, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Free sewing pattern: Women's board shorts

Summer will be here soon enough, and that means trips to beach or to the pool! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for women’s board shorts. The drawstring shorts have patch pockets on the sides to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: DIY laundry hamper

April 3, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Can’t find a laundry hamper you like? Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make your own laundry hamper. It’s an easy sewing project, requiring just 7 steps. Choose the exactly the fabrics you like so you get… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Quilted mini tote

April 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these adorable quilted mini totes! They’re the perfect size to hold a phone and wallet, and maybe a pair of sunglasses. There’s a large pocket on the outside, and smaller… Read more ...

What is a sewing machine vs serger

April 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver

If you’re new to sewing, you may be wondering what the difference is between a sewing machine and a serger. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a great post explaining how each of these types of machines work so… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easel organizer for sewing table or desk

March 31, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Easel organizer for sewing table or desk

I don’t care how big your sewing table is, whether it’s a dedicated 6 foot table or just the end of your dining table – there’s never enough space for all the things you need to keep handy while sewing. … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Sewing metal snaps with a sewing machine

March 31, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Sewing metal snaps with a sewing machine

When I made my daughter a bodysuit last year, I was nearly brought to tears sewing on those KAM snaps

. Everything else went so smoothly, but those little metal snaps at the crotch were such a pain to sew! … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to bag a coat lining

March 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: How to bag a coat lining

When you’re making a coat, the “bagged” method is an easy way to attach the lining. Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows how. Her tutorial includes a video so you can watch to see what to do. It also… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy fabric key fob

March 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make your own fabric key fobs. They’re quick to make – and easy, too! The edges are finished with pinking shears

so there’s no need to worry about finishing edges. The… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Zip pouch from a candy wrapper

March 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Zip pouch from a candy wrapper

How cute is this little zip pouch made from a candy wrapper! Joan Hawley from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can make one. Though I’d recommend making a bunch of them because that gives you an excuse to buy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered plant pots

March 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Brighten up your spring porch or patio with plants in colorful fabric covered pots! Angie from Country Chic has a tutorial showing how you can make this easy spring craft. There’s no sewing involved, but you do get to use… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to use a seam ripper

March 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: How to use a seam ripper

Your seam ripper

is probably NOT your favorite sewing tool, but it’s one that most of us reach for quite often. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to use a seam ripper effectively so you can… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Add sleeves to a store bought dress

March 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Add sleeves to a store bought dress

Have you noticed that most dresses in stores are sleeveless? It can actually be quite difficult to find a dress with actual sleeves. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can add sleeves to a dress. Her tutorial includes instructions… Read more ...