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Tutorial: Knit dress with a 1940s inspired keyhole neck

February 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I am a sucker for clothes with vintage details – an interesting neckline or beautiful construction details. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make an easy knit dress with a 1940s inspired keyhole neck. It gives the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids reversible book bag

February 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Working at the library, I see the joy on kids’ faces when they bring a big ol’ stack of books up to be checked out. A book tote makes all those books easier to carry and keep up with. Marissa… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scented therapy neck wrap

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a scented therapy neck wrap you can use as either a heat or cool pack. It’s made in two pieces – a long fabric tube (broken into compartments to keep the filler evenly distributed)… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy quilted pot holder

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making these easy quilted pot holders. She uses fun prints for the front and the back and then finishes off the edges with a pretty bias tape. I’m loving the bright… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a zipper in a lined skirt

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how to sew a zipper into a lined skirt. Inserting the zipper between the lining and the skirt gives it a clean finish inside and out. Her tutorial includes written instructions and also a video… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood ring baby teether with a soft fabric star

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a wooden teether toy with a soft fabric star attached. The fabric star attaches with a snap to the teething ring so it can be washed when necessary. This would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentines heart bunting throw pillow

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A sweet heart bunting decorates the front of this Valentine throw pillow. Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter has a tutorial on her blog for making it! The design is easy to make from scraps of fabric for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy hair bow holder

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This hair bow holder brings order to all of your little girl’s hair bows. It makes them easy to access and easy to see. The hair bow holder is also super easy to make! Lisa from Vintage Modern Quilts Pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy waterproof swim bag

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Put a wet swimsuit in your pool bag, and everything it touches will be soaked by the time you get home. Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can make waterproof swim bags to keep a wet suit from soaking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage thread spool necklace rack

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vintage thread might look good on the spool, but it needs to stay there. The old thread is not good for actually sewing with, as the old fibers may be rotten or break easily. But that’s no reason to throw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip pouch for a binder or planner

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how to make a zip pouch for your binder or planner. Use it to keep up with receipts or to hold your pencils. The front is made from clear… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s jogger pants

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for sewing a pair of women’s joggers. Wear them while getting your exercise, or for just being comfy while lounging around the house. Her joggers are made from knit fabric. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: 8 methods for patching your clothes

February 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Patching your clothing can be purely functional (to cover a whole in the fabric), purely decorative, or somemwhere in between. Sarina at Sew Guide tells 8 ways you can patch your clothes. Her tutorial includes methods that are designed to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood crate ottoman with recycled jeans cushion

February 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how she created this awesome wood crate ottoman. The cushion on top is made from recycled jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the cushion, and the waistband is the perfect way to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Valentine candy cones

February 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These fabric cones are a cute way to gift some Valentine’s sweets! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The cone shape is actually made from a square of fabric, no sewing of curves required.… Read more ...