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Tutorial: Clear vinyl confetti bow hair clips

August 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

For the girl who thinks there’s no such thing as too much sparkle or bling, Jill from Snugglebug University shows how you can make these clear vinyl confetti bow hair clips. They’re clear vinyl bows filled with sparkling confetti and… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Whale softie

August 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This whale softie has a cute boxy body and little whale fins, and of course a curved whale tail! Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Make him from an ocean themed print for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round baby play mat

August 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This round play mat makes a soft surface for baby during tummy time or play time. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew one. It’s made from two layers of cotton with batting between, and quilted in… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Drawstring backpack with a paper pieced pencil design

August 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a tutorial at Sew What Alicia for making this drawstring backpack. The pencil design isn’t a fabric print or transfer design – it’s paper pieced, and she’s got a free pattern! The paper pieced pencils… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to trace and cut designs from felt

August 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Felt is an easy material to work with. It’s inexpensive and because it doesn’t fray, it makes for quick and easy craft projects. But the fuzzy surface does make it difficult to trace a design on to it, which can… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fabric leaf coasters

August 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These leaf coasters by A Spoonful of Sugar are so pretty for fall! Make them up in fall colors for a traditional look, or brights for a more modern design. The gathers at the stem make them slightly dimensional –… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Carry on duffel bag

August 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist sewed up this pretty carry on duffel bag, inspired by Vera Bradley bags that she loves. The duffel is designed to fit in the carry-on bin on an airplane. x 10″ deep. The boxy duffel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler pillowcase with Minky cuff

August 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These pillowcases are made especially for toddlers! Not only are they sized smaller but they’ve got a soft Minky cuff sewn to the edge. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. I found this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy pencil pouch for back-to-school

August 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a last minute back-to-school gift, a pencil pouch is always a good idea. It doesn’t matter how old you are, kindergartner to middle school to high school – even adults going back to college – everyone… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt gift card envelope

August 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Gift cards make gift giving quick and stress-free, though packaging them up can be kind of difficult especially if you want them to look extra cute or special. Julie from Sum of Their Stories shows how you can sew up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add an asymmetrical ruffle to a blouse

August 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Asymmetrical ruffles and flounces are everywhere right now! BurdaStyle shows how easy it is to add a flounce to a plain top. You can add one to the next shirt you make with just a few extra steps. Or, for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag

August 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Millie from Sewing Machines Plus shows how you can sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag. Depending on the size you make, you can use it as a purse or a lunch bag or a jewelry pouch. The pouch can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case

August 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a simple leather glasses case. The leather won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges. She shows two variations – one a simple rectangular slip case that requires only one seam,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gorgeous felt flower garland

August 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how she created this ah-mazing felt flower garland for her daughter’s birthday party. It took some time to create, but the result is so gorgeous! And, after the party she was able to reuse the garland… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork coasters

August 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These patchwork coasters are a beautiful way to use up your smaller scraps! Susie from Loganberry Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make them. In an afternoon you can make several sets of them to give as gifts, plus… Read more ...