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Tutorial: Make easy gathers with a ruffle foot

June 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A ruffle foot makes quick work of gathering fabric. Not only is it fast and painless, but the gathers are uniform. The ruffle foot is more complex than most specialty presser feet, and that little arm extending always looks like… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Applique Star Wars BB8 and R2D2 pillows

June 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These pillows are perfect for any Star Wars fan! Favorite Star Wars droids are appliqued on to the front. Kim from Bugaboo City has a free pattern and tutorial so you can make them. She has patterns to make a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Womens hooded swim cover up

June 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern for a womens swim cover up. It’s a short sleeveless hoodie dress with a scoop neck and a large pocket on the front. Slip it on over your suit for… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a simple leather hobo bag

June 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness has a video and free pattern showing how you can sew this simple leather hobo bag. If you don’t have a leather (or faux leather), you could also use a high quality felt or other fabric… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Diagonal ruffle t-shirt

June 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you she created this pretty ruffle t-shirt. She used a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to give it a diagonal flounce across the front. Her tried & true t-shirt pattern is the Union … Read more ...

Tutorial: Spiral striped peasant skirt

June 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte Warr Anderson shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can sew strips of fabric into this beautiful striped peasant skirt. It’s sewn in a spiral, round and round and round, with gathers to add fullness. Use… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Knotted fabric shopper tote

June 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This fabric shopping bag is perfect for trips to a farmer’s market! There’s plenty of room to hold your produce, and you can carry it hands-free on your shoulder. Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern for making it. Fold… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Retro style half apron and hot pads

June 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has a tutorial to make a fun retro style half apron and matching hot pads. The apron features slash pockets, a contrast band at the bottom, and bound edges. Choose a fun retro print for a complete look! Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July Dresden plate pillow

June 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This patriotic pillow is the perfect addition to your summer decor! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. Sew it up in red, white, and blue for 4th of July, or in another color… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a color block zip pouch

June 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Josie from Sew For Soul shows how you can sew a color blocked zip pouch. It’s a quick little project but it has nice finishing touches, like a lining and tabs to cover the ends of the zippers. Click below… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Girls ruffle back pinafore dress

June 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a beautiful sundress tutorial for her Sundressing series. It’s a pinafore dress with ruffled straps on the back. It’s a sweet and classic look that will never go out of style. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: 10 minute fabric coasters

June 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These fabric coasters are a fun way to to use charm squares or fabric scraps! And you can make them in just 10 minutes. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a video tutorial showing how. They’re super easy and would be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make summer shorts from outgrown pants

June 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows what to do when kids outgrow their pants. Turn them into shorts! It’s also a good fix for pants that have holes in the knees. It’s so easy and can save you from having to buy… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: How to sew a bow tie

June 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a bow tie, and she’s got a free pattern, too! This is a real bow tie that you actually tie each time you wear it, not a clip-on or pre-tied… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shoulder tie maxi dress

June 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew this simple shoulder tie maxi dress. It’s made from a lightweight knit fabric – two fabrics, actually, one for the main dress and another for the trim. You can… Read more ...