Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Fleece pet igloo for cats and small dogs

February 14, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

My kitties love to have small places they can snuggle into when they want a nap. (Sometimes they don’t, because cats are like that….) Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free sewing pattern for making a pet igloo perfect… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Rolled felted wool pincushion

February 14, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can create pretty pincushions from felted wool. It uses long strips of wool so it’s a great project for using scraps of felted wool left over from other projects. They’re super cute when… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Pleated patch pocket

February 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pleats transform this basic patch pocket into a beautiful design element! Kennis from Itch to Stitch has a great tutorial showing how you can create this effect using any simple patch pocket pattern. She shows how to adjust the pattern… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Felt Valentine envelopes

February 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tuck a treat inside these cute felt envelopes for a sweet Valentine’s gift for friends and family! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can stitch up the little felt envelopes. They’re easy to make with hand stitches, and easy to… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Clear zipper pouches to organize your stuff

February 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whatever room you’re organizing, you’re bound to have small items that need to be kept together. In a play room ,it might be small toys. In an office, it might be pencils or small notepads. In a sewing room… well,… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Dinosaur applique pillowcase

February 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

If you know a kid who loves dinosaurs, you might need to make them this dinosaur pillow! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial and free applique pattern. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make the pillowcase in three sizes –… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Burlap and cotton Valentine’s gift bags

February 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These heart-themed gift bags make any small gift a special Valentine’s treat! The bags are easily made from burlap and quilting cotton. Sew4Home has an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make them. They’d be great for teacher gifts, secret… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY thread organizer box

February 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Every time I think I’m going to organize my thread spools, I get sticker shock from the organizers you can buy at the fabric store. They do the job nicely, but wow they’re expensive – especially if you have to… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: 3 ways to make a girls skirt from scarves

February 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from Heather Handmade shows 3 ways you can turn an old scarf into a floaty, twirly skirt for a little girl. The best style to make will vary depending on the size and shape of scarf you’re using. She… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Heart zipper pouch

February 10, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew up a sweet little Valentine’s gift with these heart zipper pouches! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make them. They’re cute from Valentine’s novelty prints, but they’d also be… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Hen and chick softies for Easter

February 10, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little mother hen has just hatched the cutest little brood of chicks! These hen and chick softies are a fun sewing project you can make with your kids! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a tutorial showing how to make… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to sew your own gloves

February 9, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If sewing your own gloves sounds like something too hard to tackle, check out this post by I Am Sew Crazy. She sewed her own gloves, using knit from an old t-shirt. She gives a full tutorial featuring an incredibly… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Heart Squeeze Valentine plush softie

February 9, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a cute heart softie for a fun Valentine’s present for your kids! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for you to use. Sew it from fleece to make it extra soft and snuggly. … Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Fabric heart Valentine garland

February 8, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how to make her Hearts A Flutter garland. It makes a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, and it won’t take you forever to make it. The edges of the fabric hearts are left raw… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to replace a zipper pull

February 8, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Zippers are all fun and games till the zipper pull comes off. Then what? A zipper won’t work without the pull to bring the teeth together. All is not lost, though. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can replace… Read more ...

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