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Tutorial: Make a kids Luke Skywalker costume

September 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make an awesome Luke Skywalker costume. The tunic was created from a basic t-shirt pattern. She shows how to alter the pattern and how to sew it to make it a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves

September 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These scrap fabric leaves use a hardware store item to make them hold their shape. You won’t believe what it is! It’s my latest craft discovery and I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make them. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Halloween trick or treat banner

September 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this cute Halloween trick or treat banner. It’s super easy, with only one seam to sew! It’s also a good way to use fabric scraps, especially if you have a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nine pocket door caddy organizer

September 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for extra storage in your home, try looking at the doors. More specifically, the back of the doors. They’re prime real estate for hanging storage, like this nine pocket door caddy. Sew4Home shows how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Choosing the right pins for your sewing project

September 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

As sewists, we spend a lot of time choosing the right fabric for our sewing projects. But… are we choosing the right type of pins? Red Brolly shares a tutorial all about choosing the right pins. Differences in what… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy faux leather hair accessories

September 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Faux leather makes it easy to make cute and trendy hair accessories! Adrienne from Free Time Frolics shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how. She includes ideas for headbands, ponytail cover, hat brooch, pony O’s, and more! The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Painted stripe throw blanket

September 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Carrie from Making Lemonade shows how you can sew a simple throw blanket to keep you warm on the cooler autumn and winter nights. Add in painted stripes for a knock-off Pendleton look, or keep it simple and skip the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fiona strapless flounce dress

September 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free sewing pattern for her Fiona Dress. It’s a strapless fitted dress with a flounce across the top. You could easily add straps if you wanted the extra security. It’s made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Washable reusable bowl covers

September 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Skip the plastic wrap! Sew up a set of reusable bowl covers to use instead! The Gracious Wife shows how you can make them. Elastic around the outside helps them fit snug around your bowl or dish. You can wash… Read more ...

Tutorial: Troubleshooting when your sewing machine won’t behave

September 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing more frustrating for a sewist than a sewing machine that won’t behave. You know, skipped stitches, birds’ nests, the like. It always feels like it’s coming out of nowhere. Working perfectly one minute, the next… not. But though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a kids Luke Skywalker costume

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves

Tutorial: Easy Halloween trick or treat banner

Tutorial: Nine pocket door caddy organizer

Tutorial: Choosing the right pins for your sewing project

Sewing Tutorial: Easy faux leather hair accessories

Tutorial: Painted stripe throw blanket

Free pattern: Fiona strapless flounce dress

Tutorial: Washable reusable bowl covers

Tutorial: Troubleshooting when your sewing machine won’t behave

Video tutorial: Oversized hot pads for casserole dishes

Tutorial: How to sew down sequin trim

Tutorial: Easy fabric pumpkins for fall

Free pattern: Shark trick-or-treat bag

Tutorial: Easy flannel coasters