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Sewing Tutorial: Easy mesh swimsuit cover-up

July 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shows how you can make this mesh swimsuit cover-up. It’s a super fast, super easy project you can make from a rectangle of mesh fabric. The mesh won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a buttonhole without a special attachment or foot

July 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Most newer sewing machines have automatic buttonhole features, or special attachments or feet that do most of the work for you. But you don’t NEED a special feature or attachment to make a buttonhole on your sewing machine. Hannah from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Pikachu Pokemon sock plushie

July 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Know someone obsessed with catching Pokemon? Here’s a fun sock creature you can make for your favorite Pokemon fan. Budget Hobby shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a Pikachu sock plushie. Click below to watch the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY cube pouf ottoman

July 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a cube pouf for a soft place to put your feet up, or for an extra bit of seating! Aniko from Place Of My Taste shares a tutorial showing how. Her tutorial includes how to create a striped design… Read more ...

Tutorial: Finishing the back of embroidery hoop art

July 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can finish off your embroidery hoop stitch projects beautifully. Finishing off the hoop is about more than just making it look nice. It will also help hide your stitches and even keep any… Read more ...

In a creative slump? Here’s what to do.

July 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sewing runs on creativity. There’s nothing like a burst of creative energy to get you busy at your sewing machine. But sometimes our creativity runs low. Luckily, that’s usually just a temporary thing and you’ll be back in full creative… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add cut out shoulders to shirt pattern

July 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cut out shoulders are super trendy now. They’re an easy detail to add to a shirt you’re making, and you don’t need to buy a new pattern just to do it. Beth from Sew DIY shares a tutorial at We… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Malibu Satchel

July 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a free pattern for her Malibu Satchel. I love the design of this bag! It has simple lines but also a bit of color blocking on the flap. There’s a removable cross body strap and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing shorts from a pants pattern

July 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes the best shorts pattern is actually a pants pattern. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can sew shorts from a pants pattern. There are just a few easy adjustments to make, and then you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eyelet flip flops

July 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Is there any trim that says summer like eyelet? And is there any summer footwear better than flip flops? Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom combines the two with her DIY eyelet flip flops. They’re so pretty for summer, and so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage table runner clutch

July 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make a clutch purse out of a vintage table runner. You’ll only use one end of it, so actually you could make two purses out of one table runner. Make one for… Read more ...

My latest Slouchy Shirts, and a free pattern

July 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The Slouchy Shirt is my go-to top for every day. It’s super comfortable and fits loose, but looks a little more dressed up than a basic t-shirt. I shared a free pattern here at Craft Gossip a couple of years… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ninja turtle zipper pencil pouch

July 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Javeriya from Sew Some Stuff shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make this ninja turtle pencil pouch. Make it as a special back-to-school gift for a child. Or, if you’ve got summer travel plans coming up, fill… Read more ...

Tutorial: Corner zip laptop case

July 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a corner zip laptop case. The zipper goes across the top and down one side to create a large opening for your laptop. Hers is a lightweight case, made with… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY bobbin clips from clear tubing

July 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You could buy bobbin covers or clips, but that can get expensive if you have very many bobbins. Erin from Schlosser Designs shows how you can DIY some bobbin clips using clear tubing. Clear tubing is an inexpensive hardware store… Read more ...