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Tutorial: Easy recycled shirt cuff wallet

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Many of my nieces and nephews are teenagers now, which means that I’m always looking for cute ways to package a gift of cash. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can make a simple wallet out of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cloth book for baby

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Thermo O Web showing how you can make a fabric book for a baby. It would make a wonderful handmade gift for a new baby! Hers is a counting book. With… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjust bust apex on a sewing pattern

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Even though your measurements may match those on the sewing pattern, the shape of your bust may not. And that can affect the fit of your garment. You can fix that though. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bags

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s about 2 months into the school year. How many baggies have you used in school lunches so far? I’m sure your child’s teacher could write a word problem for you to figure that out. If the number of baggies… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked scarf from thrifted sweaters

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele shows how you can make an oversized color blocked scarf out of several thrifted sweaters. She used cashmere sweaters (yum!) which are actually fairly easy to find at a thrift store, as people will get rid of them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed cork clutch purse

November 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

See how you can sew a clutch purses from stitchable cork! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how. The cork gives a cool texture to a simple clutch purse. Inside, a fabric print makes a pretty lining. … Read more ...

20 ways to repurpose a flannel shirt

November 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Are you ready for fall yet? There’s nothing like some flannel sewing projects to get you geared up for cooler weather sewing! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods has a round-up of repurposed flannel projects sure to inspire you for some fall… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage inspired ribbon rosette brooches

November 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can create the loveliest vintage style rosette brooches out of ribbon and fabric covered buttons. The design is inspired by vintage prize and equestrian ribbons. Make some up for yourself – surely you’ve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pillowcase tutorial

October 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a pillowcase. Choose a fun Christmas fabric or a novelty print in a child’s favorite theme, and sew up a pillowcase! You can make it extra cute by… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini mannequin bookend

October 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making a mini mannequin bookend. It will sit so pretty on a fabric shelf, or to hold the end of a row of sewing books. You could also use it… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew spiderweb cutout t-shirt

October 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Halloween is tomorrow but there’s still time to create a cool Halloween top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create a spiderweb cutout on the back of a t-shirt. No sewing, no gluing – just cutting! How’s that for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boho floor pouf from dollar store rugs

October 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Look what you can make from those dollar store woven rag rugs! Mark Montano has a tutorial on this blog, Make Your Mark, showing how to make them – and he’s got a free pattern for you, too! Make several… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make kids pants from sweatshirt sleeves

October 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Your old sweatshirt is just waiting to be made into new sweatpants for your young child! It’s surprisingly easy. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial showing how. If you have a pair of pants that fits your child, you won’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Last minute genie costume for a little girl

October 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s an adorable little genie costume that you make last minute! It’s styled after characters on the Shimmer and Shine TV show, but you don’t have to know the show to think this is super cute. The costume is includes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bag organizer zipper pouches

October 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a set of zipper pouches to help organize all that stuff you bring along with you when you have kids and you go places. Each pouch has a label tab sticking… Read more ...