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Organize your sewing room – free printable checklist

July 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Get your sewing room organized - free printable checklist

Sewing rooms are creative spaces, and with the creativity often comes a mess. Whether it’s unfinished projects or extra fabrics, it’s easy for the sewing room to get out of control. Sherri from A Quilting Life has some help for… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tiered pillowcase dress with free pattern

July 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Tiered pillowcase dress with free pattern

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a tiered pillowcase dress. It’s just like a regular pillowcase dress through the bodice and neck, but the dress has three tiers that make it extra twirly. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Knot bow scrunchie, with pattern

July 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Knot bow scrunchie, with pattern

The scrunchie is making a comeback, and you’re in luck because I’ve got a tutorial on how to make them! These scrunchies are not only stylish but also practical, and you can use them to tie your hair back, keeping… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: 3 ways to gather fabric and how to compare gather ratios

July 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: 3 ways to gather fabric and how to compare gather ratios

Gathering fabric can be a difficult technique to learn, but it is an important skill to know. Heather from Heather Handmade shares three different ways to gather fabric and the pros and cons of each. Then she compare gathering ratios,… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Vinyl fruit purse, with free cut file

July 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Vinyl fruit purse, with free cut file

How cute are these fruit bags for summer! Would you believe you can DIY them? Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial and free SVG cut files for making them. She used her Cricut Maker, which can cut vinyl. … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Making adjustable straps

July 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Making adjustable straps

Adjustable straps are kind of like magic. The way the strap loops back on itself allows you to easily adjust the length. They’re hard not to make, as long as you know exactly which pieces get sewn and looped where. … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tulle circle skirt

July 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tulle skirts are so dreamy! Even paired with a simple t-shirt, there’s just something so feminine about all those layers of tulle. Mary from So Much Love, Mary shows how you can sew your own tulle skirt. It’s a circle… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Child’s roll-up art caddy

July 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This is a terrific art caddy that has a zippered pouch and a slip pocket for crayons, markers, and small notebook so kids can take their art supplies with them! It rolls up o you can easily tuck it in… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Scrappy quilted Christmas stocking, with free pattern

July 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Scrappy quilted Christmas stocking, with free pattern

This fun Christmas stocking is a wonderful way to make your own unique stockings for your family. It’s also a great way to use up random pieces of Christmas fabric that you might have in your stash! Merissa from Little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glasses case sewing kit

July 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver

A hard sided glasses case makes the perfect sewing kit! Susan from Super Mom No Cape shows how you can make one. Her tutorial comes with complete step-by-step instructions to make the tiny 2″ round pincushion, matching tri-fold needle book… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Monogrammed handkerchief

July 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Learn how to add embroidered details to your projects… with a sewing machine! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a tutorial showing how to create this handkerchief with a machine stitched monogram. It’s embroidered by machine, but don’t need a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Dresden plate mini quilt

July 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Dresden plate mini quilt

I love a Dresden plate block for showing off favorite prints or using scraps. Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make this sweet Dresden plate mini quilt. The mini quilt can be made in… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Little girls’ reversible pom pom skirt

July 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Club Havana Blog Tour – Sweet Red Poppy

Sewing tutorial: Little girls' reversible pom pom skirt

See how you can sew this adorable little girls’ skirt! Trimmed with pom poms at the hem, it’s reversible so you get two looks from just the one skirt. Kimberly from Sweet… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Leather handle tote bag

July 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Leather handle tote bag

Make an and easy and chic tote bag to carry all your essentials. Use canvas for strength and stability and use leather to add sophisticated leather handles. The leather really sets this bag apart! French seams allow you to keep… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to sew a shrug

July 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver

When you need to add a little extra layer or cover the shoulders of a sleeveless dress, a shrug is your friend. I never realized until I needed to buy a shrug for my daughter, how difficult they are to… Read more ...