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Tutorial: Easy color blocked pillowcases

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from We Are Scout shares a tutorial at Craft Tuts+ showing how you can make these wonderful color blocked pillowcases. The color blocking adds an unexpected punch of color. They are easy to sew and can be made in… Read more ...

Free pattern: Preschool art smock

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Art is messy, espeically when made by young hands. But don’t let that stop you from letting them do their art! Christina from The DIY Mommy shares a free pattern to make an art smock so your preschooler’s art doesn’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an awesome rope tote

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can sew an amazing rope tote like this one on your sewing machine! Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It would make an awesome pool bag or picnic tote, don’t you think? Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew American flag table runner

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room shows how you can make this American flag table runner – with no sewing required. The design looks like a stitched flag, but it’s made with paint and stencil. So easy and so festive! Click… Read more ...

Where to find swimwear fabric & supplies online

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The hardest part of sewing swimwear is just sourcing your supplies. You can probably buy some of it locally, but you’ll probably need to check online sources to find everything you need. Heather from Closet Case Files has collected up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed edge picnic blanket

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The frayed edges of this picnic blanket gives it an aged and timeless charm. Roxanne from PenSeb & Rox shows how you can make one. She used an old tablecloth and some denim from her stash, but you can make… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy fringe neck detail for t-shirts and dresses

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am loving the fringe on these 4th of July dresses! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to add that detail to a dress or t-shirt. It’s just a few extra steps added to finishing… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Magical tooth fairy pillow

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a magical tooth fairy pillow. The pillow itself is a simple tooth shape with a pocket on the back. She used an embroidery machine to add the fairy design to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sewing sweater knits

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a sweater in a day, without knitting or crocheting a stitch? Yes, you can do it with sweater knit fabric and a sewing machine. Sweater knit fabric is quite different from woven fabrics – and also different from t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cute apron with a flounce hem

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a cute apron with a flounce ruffle at the hem. Her instructions give the dimensions to cut to make an adult size, but you could easily size it down to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pool tote bag

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Bits of Everything shows how you can make a pool bag to carry your towels and sunscreen and other pool necessities. The bag has a roomy inside, and also pockets all the way around to hold smaller items. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt travel jewelry organizer

June 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Hannah from Homesteady shows how you can make an easy travel jewelry organizer out of felt. It has ribbons where you can tie your rings, necklaces, and bracelets, and also a place to store earrings. Across the bottom, a long… Read more ...

Free pattern: Faviola summer dress

June 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mayra at So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Faviola summer dress. It’s made from a jersey knit and has a mid-length skirt and elbow-length sleeves with a flounce. It’s comfortable enough for errand running, but dressy enough… Read more ...

Tutorial: Terry cloth shower wraps

June 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making a terry cloth shower wrap. If you know someone heading off to college soon, this would make a great gift for them! They include instructions for making them for women or men. They… Read more ...

4 types of sewing thread and when to use them

June 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Thread is thread is thread, right? Wrong. While all-purpose might be the most common thread you see at the fabric store, it is certainly not the only kind of thread you might buy. Caroline from Sew Can She tells about… Read more ...