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Tutorial: Make your own laminated cotton fabric

August 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

When you’re making a sewing project that needs to be waterproof or wipe clean easily, laminated cotton is a good option. The only problem can be finding a laminated cotton in a print that you like. Most stores only stock… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a hanging thread catcher

August 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Threads and small scraps will make a mess of your sewing space in a flash. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a thread catcher you can hang from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim jeans dress

August 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Megan Nielsen made this sleeveless dress entirely from old jeans! She used several pairs of jeans from her husband’s closet, all with different washes so they would create a beautiful design when pieced. She shares a tutorial at Makery showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: 45-minute resuable shopping tote

August 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Plastic bags might be handy, but they also end up in the landfill. But a fabric shopping bag can be used over and over and over. Libby at Libby’s Lifestyle shows how you can make a reusable shopping tote in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable mop pads

August 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m totally hooked on mops with removable pads. I mean, how did we ever mop our floors before? But what I don’t like is having to buy those disposable pads. So much money and so much waste! Luckily, reusable pads… Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy pineapple zipper pouch

August 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How can anyone be in a bad mood around a smiling pineapple? This smiling pineapple is also a zipper pouch, ready to hold small cosmetics or loose change. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for sewing one up. This… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered can desk organizers

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These fabric covered cans are just the thing to organize your desk or creative space! And a quick rummage through your recycle bin and scrap stash will give you the supplies you need! Amy from My Name Is Snickerdoodle shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bag from 2 napkins and 1 belt

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Take 2 napkins and 1 belt, add in about 30 minutes to sew – and you’ve got a brand new bag! Aniko from Place of My Taste shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make a simple tote… Read more ...

Free pattern: 6-pocket bath caddy for college students

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This bath caddy would make a great gift for a new college student! After all, dorm living means sharing a bathroom and that means toting all your bath stuff with you each time you shower. Sew4Home shares a free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bolster pillow with a removable cover

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a bolster pillow. The bolster is pretty sitting on a couch or bench, or perhaps part of a bedding set. Even better, her bolster has a removable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple quilted potholder

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can sew these simple quilted potholders. The simple design makes your fabric the star of this project, so go wild with mixing print and color! I’m loving the colors and the stripes/florals… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt citrus coasters

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Squeeze the last bit of fun out of this summer with these felt citrus coasters! They’re super easy to make. Katie from Made to Be a Momma shares a tutorial at I Heart Naptime showing how. They’re also the perfect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel tic tac toe (naughts and crosses) game

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a tic tac toe (naughts and crosses) game you can take with you anywhere! The game board is made from ribbon stitched across the front of a drawstring bag. The… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Color changing stencil t-shirt

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you stencil a design that changes color in the light! She uses a special UV light sensitive fabric ink

to make the color changing design. Add to a t-shirt as she did, or how about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty quilted zip pouch

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, these itty pouches! Svetlana from s.o.t.a.k. shows how you can make a mini quilted zip pouch. The little quilted zip pouches are small enough to hang on your keychain, but big enough to hold spare change, a tube of… Read more ...