Anne Weaver – Page 305

5 ways to finish the edge of an applique

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

After you cut and fuse your applique pieces down, it’s time to finish the edges. There’s no one way to do this, and the right way will depend on the look you are going for and the way your project… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew bow sleeve t-shirt

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wow! Look at this cute bow sleeve detail you can add to a t-shirt – with no sewing required! There’s a tutorial at Creating Laura showing how to do it. She uses glue to hold the bow center in place,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back to school lunch tote

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a simple lunch sack for back to school time. The tote style lunch sack is perfect for older kids who might not want… Read more ...

What to do when your sewing machine thread snarls

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Your sewing machine is rockin’ along and making something fabulous… and then your thread snarls. Nooooooo!!!! Rae Lynn from Itchin’ For Some Stitchin’ has a post that tells the most common reasons your thread snarls and what you can do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop wall pocket organizers

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Hang these embroidery hoop pockets on your wall and gain some extra organizing space above your office or work desk! They are super easy to make, and look oh so cute – especially with that pom pom trim! Click below… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy bean bag chair

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a bean bag perfect for curling up with a good book, watching TV, or even a quick nap! Petro from Creative Homemaking has a tutorial for sewing this bean bag chair. It looks like a big project, but really… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth Summertime Pocket Placemats

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These pocket placemats are made for summertime outdoor dining! They’re made from oilcloth that wipes clean easily and there’s a pocket where you can tuck a napkin. The pocket keeps your napkin handy but also keeps it from blowing away.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt or fabric feather mobile

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make this wonderful felt feather mobile. You could also use cotton fabric if you use fusible webbing to make the fabric double-sided and less likely to fray. You’ll need a sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Circle sit-upon

July 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a simple circle sit-upon. The vinyl mat will give a clean spot on the ground to sit while you’re out at a park. They’re also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knot Bow Romper

July 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. has a free pattern for this little girl’s Knot Bow Romper. It sews up quickly and the knots at the shoulder give it some flexibility in fit, which is always a good thing when sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim IKEA chair

July 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, this chair!! It’s an IKEA Skruvsta chair recovered in upcycled denim. The IKEA hack is by Claire from Pillar Box Blue, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her method will work with any chair, though… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a gathered front raglan top for the perfect summer top

July 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This gathered front raglan top is the perfect mix of a breezy summer top and easy to wear t-shirt. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a gathered front raglan top. Most of the shirt is made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer drink cozies

July 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Help keep your cold one cold with these fabric drink cozies! Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make them. They’re simple to make and look so fun for picnics or patio parties! Just wrap and tie in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux pleated lampshades

July 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can get the look of a pleated lampshade, but without the hassle of measuring and marking and pleating the fabric. It’s super cute made from a bright fabric print! The tutorial is on his blog,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy leather cuff bracelets

July 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a simple leather cuff bracelet – with no fancy jewelry tools or findings needed! Use your sewing machine instead! I’ve got a tutorial over on my personal blog Orange Bettie showing how. The closure is simply a couple of… Read more ...