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Tutorial and pattern: Floral summer sundress

June 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a free pattern and tutorial for making this floral summer sun dress. The wide straps mean you can wear a regular bra under it (always an important feature for me). Plus,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Towel wrap cover up

June 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups. They’re easy to make from a purchased towel. And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Open back criss cross t-shirt refashion

June 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Open back criss cross t-shirt refashion

A pair of scissors is all you need to transform a plain t-shirt into this open back criss cross tee. Anne from WobiSobi has a tutorial showing how. She There’s no sewing required, just some cuts and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pink lemonade summer embroidery hoop art

June 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a pattern for making this pink lemonade summertime hoop art. It’s an adorable design and it reminds me of summers spent at my grandparents’ house when I was a kid, where the 4th of July… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn your old shorts into an A-line skirt with godets

June 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how she refashioned a pair of shorts into an A-line skirt. The shorts weren’t really her style and they fit a little snug, so she cut them and added contrast godets to turn them into a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach Duffle Backpack

June 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burrito method for sewing a lined bodice

June 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sewing a lined sleeveless bodice seems like a simple proposition – until you start thinking about how you’re gonna get all those edges finished and the whole thing turned right side out. There are a number of methods you can… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Leather flower sunglasses case

June 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute and so modern! Click… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Off the shoulder flutter sleeve top

June 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Outdoor pouf ottoman

June 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew up an ottoman pouf to add a pop of color and pattern to your porch or patio! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make one. And though it… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Wood thrush felt bird ornament

June 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Downeast Thunder Farm shares a free pattern for making this felt wood thrush ornament. Hang it in a window or perch it in a plant! Or, come Christmas time, he’d make a beautiful Christmas ornament. He’s made with… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Scrap fabric headband

June 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew your fabric scraps into pretty hair accessories! Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making these fabric headbands. If you don’t have enough of one kind of scrap to make the whole headband, you can always… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easiest vinyl toiletries zip bag

June 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you make the easiest vinyl zip bag. It takes just 4 seams! She made it as a toiletries bag for her son after searching all the stores for a waterproof zip bag that was… Read more ...

Tips for efficient batch sewing

June 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When I find a sewing pattern I love, I like to use it to make multiples. Because if one bag or shirt or dress is good, then 5 of them is better, right?? And once you make it through a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a perfect patch pocket

June 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a perfect patch pocket. Whether you sew it to the front of a shirt or the back of a pair of jeans, her method will give you the crisp corners… Read more ...