Anne Weaver – Page 275

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 ...

Tutorial: Superhero costume with muscle shirt

October 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kids’ superhero costumes with the muscle shirts crack me up! The big muscles on the small bodies are so cute, and the kids feel so powerful with all those muscles on their chests. Did you know you can make your… Read more ...

Things to check before adjusting your sewing machine tension

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Thread tension seems like it would be the most likely culprit for thread snarls, loose stitches, and other stitch issues your sewing machine may be having. But actually, it’s probably the least likely culprit. So before you touch that tension… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ghost costume mittens

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making these felt ghost mittens. They’re a fun way to dress up for Halloween without donning a full costume. They’re easily made from craft felt with just one seam per mitten. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Wine or oil bottle gift bags in three sizes

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A bottle of wine or perhaps a fancy cooking oil makes a great Christmas gift. The only issue is how to wrap it up. The bottles are tall and heavy, which makes it hard to put them in a paper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s shirt refashioned into a woman’s top

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Thrift stores are awash with men’s button up shirts. Irene from Serger Pepper shares a tutorial at House of Estrela showing how you can refashion a man’s button up shirt into a cute new top for yourself! It’s an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a backpack rain cover from an old umbrella

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Rainy days are no good for walking to school or waiting at the bus stop. An umbrella will keep your child’s head dry, but chances are that big backpack they carry will get wet. Depending on how long you’re out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur cross body bag

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah has a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur cross body bag. The faux fur is perfect for this time of year! It takes just a small piece of faux fur to make the bag,… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Hooded or cowl poncho cape for an 18″ doll

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Heidi & Finn share a free pattern to make a doll-sized version of their newly released Veritas cape. You can make the cape with a hood or a cowl. The doll cape fits an 18″ doll. If you buy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hooded fleece scarf with tassels

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a hooded scarf that will keep your neck and your ears warm this winter! It’s made from fleece and has big ol’ tassels at the ends which are so cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Adorable owl softies in any size

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making these adorable owl softies. I have several friends who love owls – perhaps I should sew some up for them? You can give each her own personality by changing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans storage boxes

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These stenciled denim storage boxes will hold all your bits and bobs! Claire from Pillar Box Blue made them from cardboard boxes and old jeans. She’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. She used IKEA Pingla boxes, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slouchy shoulder bag

October 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been feeling the need to make myself a new bag. This soft slouchy shoulder bag by Sew4Home may do the trick. I’m loving it made from plaid flannel – it makes my inner 90s grunge girl happy! But if… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Post mastectomy camisole

October 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video showing how you can sew a camisole designed for women to wear post mastectomy surgery. Women recovering from a mastectomy can’t lift their arms for several weeks, which can… Read more ...