Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Tote bag with a pleated motif

April 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a tote bag with a striking pleated panel! The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how, and even has a free PDF pattern you can download. The large pleated square plays with the diagonal stripes created by the… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy quilted potholder

April 5, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Courtney from A Little Craft in Your Day shows how you can sew a simple potholder. The simple lines give it a modern look, but it also makes it a great first sewing project. It introduces a lot of basic… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Fitted crib sheets with French seams

April 5, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you’re putting together a baby’s nursery, you want everything to be perfect. Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts shows how you can sew your own fitted crib sheets. Sewing them yourself allows you to pick exactly the prints you want… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Ballet inspired tie leggings

April 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The ballet inspired ankle ties on these leggings are such a pretty detail! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make them. It’s an easy addition to make when sewing a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Easter bunny frame

April 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Use a frame and some fabric to make this cute Easter bunny wall decoration! Donna Herron shares a tutorial at Felt Magnet. It makes a fun decoration for a front door! Click below for her tutorial: DIY Felt Easter Bunny … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sew a sleep mask

April 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew your own DIY sleep mask using the free sewing pattern at AppleGreen Cottage and make it easier to relax! It makes a great DIY gift for a new mom, a college student, anyone who can benefit from a quick… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s board shorts

April 3, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Free sewing pattern: Women's board shorts

Summer will be here soon enough, and that means trips to beach or to the pool! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for women’s board shorts. The drawstring shorts have patch pockets on the sides to… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: DIY laundry hamper

April 3, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Can’t find a laundry hamper you like? Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make your own laundry hamper. It’s an easy sewing project, requiring just 7 steps. Choose the exactly the fabrics you like so you get… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Quilted mini tote

April 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these adorable quilted mini totes! They’re the perfect size to hold a phone and wallet, and maybe a pair of sunglasses. There’s a large pocket on the outside, and smaller… Read more ...

What is a sewing machine vs serger

April 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re new to sewing, you may be wondering what the difference is between a sewing machine and a serger. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a great post explaining how each of these types of machines work so you… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easel organizer for sewing table or desk

March 31, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I don’t care how big your sewing table is, whether it’s a dedicated 6 foot table or just the end of your dining table – there’s never enough space for all the things you need to keep handy while sewing. … Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Sewing metal snaps with a sewing machine

March 31, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When I made my daughter a bodysuit last year, I was nearly brought to tears sewing on those little snaps. Everything else went so smoothly, but those little metal snaps at the crotch were such a pain to sew! Beth… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to bag a coat lining

March 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you’re making a coat, the “bagged” method is an easy way to attach the lining. Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows how. Her tutorial includes a video so you can watch to see what to do. It also… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy fabric key fob

March 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make your own fabric key fobs. They’re quick to make – and easy, too! The edges are finished with pinking shears so there’s no need to worry about finishing edges. The… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Zip pouch from a candy wrapper

March 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How cute is this little zip pouch made from a candy wrapper! Joan Hawley from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can make one. Though I’d recommend making a bunch of them because that gives you an excuse to buy… Read more ...

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