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Sewing pattern: Sewing a round bag bottom

August 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Sewing a round bag bottom

Rounded bag bottoms can be tricky to sew. You’re essentially sewing a closed circle of fabric around a curved line. It’s easy to let the curves trip you up, and then you end up with tucks and puckers. Mayra from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fall felt apple garland

August 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This felt apple garland would be a lovely accent to a mantel or tablescape this fall. Heather from Heather Handmade shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The little 3D apples are so cute!! Click below for her… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Autumn pumpkin strip quilt

August 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Autumn pumpkin strip quilt

This charming pumpkin quilt is so cute for autumn! And made from long strips of fabric, it’s an easy design to make. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares the free pattern on her blog. She used fabrics from the new Calico… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Little girls tulip sleeve dress

August 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This enchanted little girls tulip sleeve dress is perfect for the little queen in your life. The full skirt is fun for twirling, and those tulip sleeves are such a pretty detail! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Turn a one piece swim suit into a two piece

August 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Turn a one piece swim suit into a two piece

Danielle from DIY Danielle shows how to convert a one piece swim suit to a two piece. It’s an easy bathing suit fix if you have a long torso and the suit isn’t long enough for you, or if you… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Lunch money zip pouch

August 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This little pouch is perfect for the back-to-school crowd! Use it to hold lunch money, or perhaps a USB drive or ear buds for computer class. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It… Read more ...

Beautiful ribbon embellishments from thrift store finds

August 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Look at these beautiful ribbon embellishments! They look like they’re made from some high end fancy ribbon, right? Nope. Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shares her unexpected source of inexpensive ribbons to make embellishments for hats, bags, and other accessories. Click… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Grocery bag dispenser from an upcycled t-shirt

August 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Grocery bag dispenser from an upcycled t-shirt

It seems our closets (and donate piles) are filled with old t-shirts. They’re in such plentiful supply, I’m always happy to see a way to use them as a sewing or craft supply. Create Kids Couture has a neat idea… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy cord keeper

August 12, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tangled cords are no fun! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how you can make this quick cord keeper. It takes just 5 easy steps, start to finish. Plus you can use your scraps!! … Read more ...

Sewing trick: How to get perfect corners on a throw pillow

August 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever noticed that some throw pillows have perfect corners fully stuffed all the way to the points, and other pillows have saggy unstuffed corners? There’s a trick for doing that, and Sew4Home shows what it is. It’s super… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Simple knit pencil skirt for women

August 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Simple knit pencil skirt for women

A simple knit pencil skirt is a super versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. And they’re easy to sew for yourself! Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a great tutorial showing how to sew a knit pencil skirt. You won’t… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Felt llama ear hair clips

August 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver

You can never have too many llama crafts, but these llama ears take it to the next level and allow you to be a llama on demand. This fun llama craft is easy to make with basic sewing skills and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing pintucks

August 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Pintucks are narrow tucks taken in fabric, often found in shirts or bodices or around skirt hems. Sometimes they’re purely decorative, but they can also have practical uses like allowing for extending skirt length for growing children or creating a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Custom sewing machine cover

August 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Custom sewing machine cover

Sewing machines come in different shape and sizes, so why use a generic one-size-fits-all cover? Make one that’s sized just right for your machine! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how. Her tutorial includes how to measure your machine and… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: 3-in-1 infinity bib

August 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do offers a free downloadable pattern & tutorial for a stylish infinity baby bib that also can be used as a burp cloth and lovey blankie. Saves tons of space in the diaper bag with 1… Read more ...