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Sewing pattern: Keychain lip balm holder

September 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Keychain lip balm holder

Sew a little lip balm

holder you can attach to a keychain, lanyard, or backpack! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a quick little project to sew and can be made from… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Add in-seam pockets to any dress or skirt

September 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Know what makes the perfect dress even better?? POCKETS. If you sew your own clothes, you can easily add them in while you’re making them But you can add pockets to ready-to-wear dresses or skirts, too. Beth from The Renegade… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: DIY wrist pincushion

September 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This DIY pin cushion has a secret… it will actually SHARPEN your pins as you use it! And it has a handy wrist strap for easy reach when sewing. Check out the blog post by The Crafty Gentleman for a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy zipper pencil pouch

September 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Easy zipper pencil pouch

See how you can sew an easy pencil pouch that’s perfect for back-to-school time! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s easy to personalize by simply using a fabric that suits your child’s interests.… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: 2 easy ways to attach patches to a scout uniform

September 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: 2 easy ways to attach patches to a scout uniform

Earning a patch in scouts (Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts) is a proud moment for kids, and for the parents too. Those patches are a reminder of work they’ve done and experiences they’ve had in their scouting program. But once… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Sew a circle skirt from directional fabric, with free pattern

September 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Sew a circle skirt from directional fabric, with free pattern

Learn how to sew a circle skirt with any fabric, including small cuts or one-way prints, with this little trick! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial and a free pattern in 34 sizes. Circle skirts are easy to sew and… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Stacked pumpkin pincushion

September 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This stack of mini pumpkins makes a great pincushion – or a pretty fall home accent! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make one. You can use the different levels and sections of the pumpkins to organize… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Women’s pleated midi skirt

August 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Women's pleated midi skirt

I love a full skirt to dress up a simple t-shirt while still being super comfortable. What I don’t like, though, are all those gathers around my waist. They’re just not that flattering on me. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Mini hourglass quilt pattern

August 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Mini hourglass quilt pattern

Make this adorable hourglass mini quilt to hang on your wall! Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how. She used her Cricut Maker to quickly cut all the pieces she needed. The finished quilt is so pretty… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Reversible race track car play mat

August 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Reversible race track car play mat

This race track play mat makes playing cars that much more fun! And it’s double sided so you can turn it over for a different race track setting. Cami from Gluesticks shows how you can make one for your favorite… Read more ...

Lightweight fabric sewing tips

August 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lightweight, drapey fabrics can make some beautiful clothing – but man, they can be bear to sew! Slipping, shifting, snagging, fraying…. Heather from Heather Handmade shares her best tips for sewing on lightweight fabrics. Her tips will help make sewing… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Collapsible fabric storage box

August 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage box

I love to use collapsible storage bins to organize my drawers. They’re useful and I can store them flat when I don’t need them – but the plain white canvas isn’t that attractive. That’s fine if they’re in drawers, but… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy tote with large pockets

August 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Easy tote with large pockets

I don’t know about you, but I love a good tote bag. Something big enough to carry all my stuff (because it seems I’m always carrying stuff with me), but stylish and also easy to carry. Caroline from Sew Can… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Kitchen applique potholders

August 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sewing tutorial: Kitchen applique potholders

These quilted potholders have the sweetest little kitchen illustrations made from a combination of free motion stitching and applique! Minki Kim shares a tutorial and free pattern at We All Sew. The illustrations are from her book Diary In Stitches… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Mermaid tail blanket

August 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Some days I just want to chuck it all and go be a mermaid. Wouldn’t that be nice? Not really a possibility, but this mermaid blanket is a fun way to dream! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shares a free… Read more ...