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Sewing pattern: Spring Diamonds quilt

May 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver

The Spring Diamonds quilt shows off your pretty fabric prints! Bev from Flamingo Toes has a tutorial for you on her blog for making this beautiful quilt. She’s also got a low cost PDF pattern for sale that includes a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy and cute summer dress refashion

May 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Easy and cute summer dress refashion

Perhaps you’re someone who can wear one of those super loose fit tunics and look good. Me, I need some definition at the waist or I look like I’m wearing a tent. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled shirt pocket sachets

May 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled shirt pocket sachets

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows that sachets aren’t just a gift to give at Mother’s Day. They can also make great Father’s Day gifts when they’re made from upcycled men’s shirt pockets. Brilliant! I’m loving this because I’ve got a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Women’s cross back tank, with free sewing pattern

May 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Women's cross back tank, with free sewing pattern

It’s always so satisfying when I sew clothing for myself. I get the exact fit and fabric that I want! This cross back tank by Emily from Life Sew Savory is going on my list! It’s a free pattern (yay!)… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted art bookmarks from fabric scraps

May 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver

The book marks are a great way to use your scrap fabrics and make cool gifts at the same time! 365 Days of Crafts & Inspiration shares a how-to. The little row of houses is a fun motif that looks… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Hanging pocket organizer, with free pattern

May 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Hanging pocket organizer, with free pattern

Sew a hanging organizer to tame the clutter! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern to make one. Caroline from Sew Can She provides a fantastic solution to declutter your space with her free sewing pattern for… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tie dye beach blanket with cotton fringe

May 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Tie dye beach blanket with cotton fringe

Sewing projects for teens can be tricky. It’s hard to know for sure what they’ll like and what they’ll hate. I think I totally hit the mark with this tie dye beach blanket I made for my daughter’s upcoming trip… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Narwhal plush nursery playmat

May 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Narwhal plush nursery playmat

This DIY plush rug features everyone’s favorite sea creature – the narwhal! Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial and free pattern. A foam interior for softness with padded appliqués make it dreamy underfoot and double as a play… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to sew a bikini bottom

May 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: How to sew a bikini bottom

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a bikini bottom. You can make one using a basic panties pattern, with a few adjustments to the construction. Melissa shows how to do it, plus she… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Seaside tote bag

May 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial for making her Seaside Tote Bag. The quilted tote is so cute for summer, and a great bag for carrying along to the park or beach, or to any other summertime activity!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjust the presser foot tension on your sewing machine

May 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that you can adjust the tension on your presser foot? It’s not something you’d need to do very often, but depending on the weight of your fabric you may need to adjust it. Petro from Easy Peasy… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Wide leg Palazzo pants, with free pattern

May 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Wide leg Palazzo pants, with free pattern

Wide leg or Palazzo pants are perfect for those transition seasons where the days are warm but the nights are cool. The long full legs also tend to elongate your figure, which is always a bonus! Mayra from So Sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt chrysanthemum flowers, with video

May 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how she created these beautiful felt chrysanthemums. The bright colors are perfect for summer! This tutorial will show you how to make perfect felt flowers that turn out beautifully and can be made in… Read more ...

Sewing room hacks that are simple but genius

May 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been sewing for 3 months or 30 years, it’s always neat to find out a new way of approaching a problem or storage challenge. Heather from Heather Handmade has collected 15 simple but genius sewing… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Fox face embroidery hoop caddy

May 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Fox face embroidery hoop caddy

This fox face embroidery hoop does more than just look cute. It’s also a wall caddy to hold small items. Lorrie Nunemaker has a tutorial and free pattern over at Therm O Web for making it. They show it with… Read more ...