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Video tutorial: Storing your fabric so it’s organized and accessible

March 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I love fabric and I have a bunch of it all stashed away waiting on the perfect sewing project. I have no trouble acquiring pretty fabrics, but storing them in a way that keeps them organized but also accessible is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Rainbow and glitter tote bag

March 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

If you believe rainbows and glitter make everything better, you’re going to love this rainbow and glitter tote! Amber from Damask Love shows how you can make one. It’s easier than you think because you start with a plain canvas… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Easy fabric bowls

March 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew your favorite fabrics into pretty bowls that you can use to organize your sewing notions, office supplies, or your jewelry and hair accessories. Greta from Greta’s Quilting Studio has a free pattern and tutorial for creating them. You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy drawstring backpack

March 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

A drawstring backpack is a great first sewing project for teens, tweens, and even kids to sew! Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. has a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s made with all straight seams and can be completed in one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mickey and Minnie inspired pillowcase

March 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafting a Family shows how you can make a super simple pillowcase inspired by Mickey and Minnie Mouse. There are no ears to sew or stencil. Instead, she uses fabrics that evoke the characters. Red and yellow and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkin Easter bunnies and carrots

March 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Make these fabric napkin Easter bunnies and carrots for your Easter dinner table! Crafty Staci shares a tutorial showing how. These bunnies and carrots are made with fabric napkins designed specifically for the project, so all the colors and details… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Troubleshooting your sewing machine

March 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Thread snarls and skipped stitches can make even the most even tempered sewist think bad thoughts or consider violence against their sewing machine! Before you bash your sewing machine, check out this new video on Sewing Machine Troubleshooting by Professor… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Bunny softie from knit fabric

March 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew a sweet bunny softie for your child’s Easter basket, or just as a special surprise! BurdaStyle has a free pattern and tutorial you can use. Make it from a jersey knit so it’s soft to hold and easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to take in a jean jacket

March 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever found the perfect jean jacket at the thrift store, only to put it on and realize it’s just too big? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how she altered a thrifted jacket that was… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and cut files: Gold leather kitty purse

March 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This kitty purse is the cutest!! Kate from See Kate Sew made it for her daughter, and she’s got a tutorial showing how. She also has .svg files you can download and use with a Cricut Maker machine. If you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided fabric Easter basket

March 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver

We all have those fabrics in our stash that leave us scratching our heads, wondering, “Why did I buy this?” Or perhaps you’ve been gifted fabric and just aren’t sure how to use it. Either way, don’t let those leftover… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop Easter bunny wall decor

March 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way!! Make this cute Easter bunny wall decor out of a couple of embroidery hoops and some pretty spring prints. Haeley from Design Improvised has a tutorial showing how to make it. There’s no sewing… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Small quilted clutch bag

March 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making this quilted wristlet clutch bag. It’s big enough to hold your phone but small enough to tuck into your back pocket. Or, carry it on your shoulder or cross… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt and DecoFoil shamrock pillow

March 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create this cute shamrock pillow just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s covered with felt shamrocks – as well as one shiny shamrock made from DecoFoil. She shares the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Felt food lemon meringue pie

March 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Craft up an everlasting felt lemon meringue pie for spring! The step by step photo tutorial and free pattern from American Felt and Craft will make crafting up beautiful play food super simple. The slices are based on a 6… Read more ...