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Tutorial: Repurpose embroidery motifs from damaged vintage linens

June 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Go to an estate sale or antique mall, and you’re likely to find at least one little collection of vintage embroidered linens. If they’re in good shape, they make beautiful accents for a vintage inspired decor. But there will also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Money clip wallet

June 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This money clip wallet would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make one. It has a magnetic clip to hold paper money, plus a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing knits without a serger

June 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I bought a serger years ago because I wanted to sew on knits. Turns out, I could have done that without buying a serger. (I still looooove my serger though, so no regrets…) Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable Swiffer pads

June 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I love my Swiffer – until I run through a whole box of disposable Swiffer pads and realize just how wasteful it is. Crafting a Green World shows how you can sew a reusable pad for your Swiffer so you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork flag table topper mini quilt

June 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a beautiful patchwork flag table topper mini quilt. Pull out your red, white, and blue fabric scraps for this project!! Scrappy Flag Table Topper, by Fort Worth Fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable waxed fabric food wraps

June 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a tutorial for making reusable food wraps

from waxed fabric. If you’re thinking, “But I don’t have any waxed fabric!”, don’t worry – she also shows how to make your own waxed fabric using… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Padded laptop sleeve

June 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew a pretty sleeve to carry your laptop and help protect it from bumps! Krista Moser shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make a padded laptop sleeve. It has faux leather accents at the corners and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower embroidery hoop wreath

June 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make this a spring wreath with fabric flowers. The gathered fabric flowers will be pretty all year! You can stitch up the fabric flowers while watching TV. Click the link below for… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Beaver sock softie

June 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I don’t know that I’ve ever looked at a sock and thought, “I should turn that into a beaver softie.” But then Joanne from Craft Passion went and created the cutest little beaver sock creatures and now I want to… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 easy sleeve pattern hacks

June 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

There’s something to be said for sewing the same blouse pattern several times. You’ll save time and frustration because you will already know how to sew the pattern and what alterations need to be made. But what if you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Madewell inspired jean jacket refashion

June 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary took a basic thrifted jean jacket and turned it into this awesome Madewell-inspired jacket. Jean jackets are not hard at all to find at a thrift store. Now that I’ve seen what can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Star spangled Patriotic pillow

June 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This star spangled pillow is the perfect porch accent for 4th of July! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. It’s easy to sew from canvas and denim. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charm square patchwork yoga mat bag

May 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew up a charm square patchwork yoga mat bag! Natalie from HungryHippie Sews has a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how.Using charm squares makes quick work of the patchwork because they’re all precut and ready to go. You could… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Summer peplum tee for girls

May 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew this cute girls’ peplum shirt from a basic t-shirt pattern. And if you don’t already have a tried and true t-shirt pattern to use, she’s got one… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to use the automatic needle threader on your sewing machine

May 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I have been sewing since I was 5 (I’m 42 now), and I have never EVER been able to figure out the automatic threader feature. Granted, the machine I learned on did not have that feature, nor does my main… Read more ...