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Tutorial: Off the shoulder top from a thrift store blouse

May 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Look what Jess from The Sewing Rabbit made from a thrift store blouse! She cut the top off and added shirring to make it an off the shoulder blouse. She shares a video on her blog showing how she did… Read more ...

Free pattern: Springtime Patchwork Purse

May 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun purse project for you to make this weekend! It’s the Springtime Patchwork Purse. Charise from Charise Creates shares it as a free pattern over at Sew Mama Sew. The purse measures 10 3/4 x 17″. There’s a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Starfish cuddle pillow

May 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shares a free pattern for making this snuggly starfish pillow. Now, snuggly isn’t normally how I would describe a starfish, but this starfish pillow is made from Cuddle fabric so it’s all kinds of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls petticoat

May 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Little girl’s dresses are so much prettier with a big poofy skirt. And the secret to a big poofy skirt is a petticoat underneath. They’re not so easy to find to buy in a store, but Totally Stitchin’ blogger Stephanie… Read more ...

10 scrapbusting patriotic sewing projects

May 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m never at a loss for fabric scraps. The more I sew, the more scraps I have! Bite Sized Biggie has a great round-up of 4th of July sewing projects that make use of fabric scraps. Use your red, white,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy elastic band sunglasses case

May 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m sharing a tutorial for this sunglasses case over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s super easy to make, using just one pattern piece and one seam. It’s made from a piece of Ultrasuede (or leather or felt) so… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls summer romper

May 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This girls romper is classic summertime! You can make one using a a free pattern from Purl Soho. The free pattern fits girls size 2 – 11. The adjustable tie straps and the elastic waist give it a flexible fit.… Read more ...

Tutorial: IKEA doll bed sheet set

May 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This sheet set makes a basic IKEA doll bed anything but basic! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make your own. The sheet includes a bottom sheet, a comforter, and a pillow. Adorable!! Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine needle sizes and types explained

May 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am surely not the only person who has a hard time making sense of sewing machine needle sizes. 70/10? 80/12? Those numbers are confusing! Sew4Home has help for us, though. They have a post about choosing the right needle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy tea towel pillow covers

May 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how easy it is to sew a new throw pillow cover. Her secret is to start with a couple of tea towels. There are so many cute tea towels to be found… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric baking dish cover

May 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t let the flies get in your picnic or potluck food! Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can sew a reusable fabric baking dish cover. Elastic around the edge holds… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Embroidered mason jar pincushion sewing kit

May 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Omigosh, how sweet is this mason jar pincushion sewing kit? The top is a pincushion, and the jar makes a great place to hold thread and small sewing notions. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY designer inspired denim wrap skirt

May 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

No money for designer clothes? Sew your own! Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can create this gorgeous denim wrap, inspired by a similar skirt by Marc Jacobs. It’s a classic style, sophisticated yet casual, that you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sheet wrapped wreath tutorial

May 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The happy pastel prints in vintage sheets make them perfect to use for a summery wreath. Jeni Baker from In Color Order has a tutorial showing how you can make one, with no sewing required. This would be sooo fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy upcycled jeans clutch

May 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This zippered clutch is super easy to make out of an old pair of jeans! Paper & Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Add a little strap to turn it into a wristlet. I think you could… Read more ...