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Free pattern: Origami leather needle wrap

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery has generously shared a fantastic free pattern for creating your very own origami leather needle wrap, and it’s the perfect project for anyone who enjoys hand sewing or crafting. This clever little leather needle book is both… Read more ...

Tutorial:Sewing Pattern:

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The challenge of sewing a V-neck t-shirt is binding off the V in the neck. There are a couple of ways to do it. One way is to overlap the band at the point of the V. Another way is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Dog collar slipcover

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Give a dog collar a makeover with a simple fabric wrap! You can get a whole new look without buying a new collar, or even buying the hardware to make one. Kate at Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible zipper pencil skirt

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How brilliant is it that this pencil skirt is totally reversible! It’s called the Bali skirt and it’s a free pattern by Mayra from So Sew Easy. The zipper is a reversible zipper (she gives a link where you can… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Edge stitching made easy

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Edge stitching is what is sounds like – a line of stitching close to the edge of a piece of fabric. It’s a nice finishing detail. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a video tutorial showing how easy it is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pocket tote bag

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew a tote bag with a neat triangle pocket on the front. The angled sides are the openings to the large pocket. This… Read more ...

Pintester’s 10-minute skirt sewing fail

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Craft fails happen to all of us. Some are more of a fail than others. Pintester chronicles a sewing fail using a favorite tutorial of mine, a 10-minute girl’s skirt from an old t-shirt. It really is a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phases of the moon t-shirt

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial for making this moon phase stenciled t-shirt. If you stencil the design on a purchased t-shirt, there’s no sewing required. I think it would be an awesome on throw pillows and tote… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to make floor length drapes

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Floor length drapes add drama to a room. Delia from Delia Creates shows an easy way you can make them yourself. Making them yourself allows you to choose exactly the fabric you want, which is a huge advantage over the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make narrow tucks with a quarter inch presser foot

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Quilters love a quarter inch seam presser foot to get perfect seam allowances. Sew4Home shows another use for this foot. They show how to make perfect narrow tucks using the quarter inch seam presser foot. Use the tucks as a… Read more ...

13 ways to reuse your empty thread spools

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

What do you do with your empty thread spools? Don’t just throw them away! Empty spools are craft supplies! Crafting a Green World has some ideas for you, 13 of them to be exact. From home decor to holiday fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat out microwave bowl holder

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a bowl holder to protect your hands from a hot bowl after its been in the microwave! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial showing how to make one. They’re made to store flat, but the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy summer tunic

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares s free pattern for her Easy Tunic. It’s the perfect day for a warm spring or summer day. Wear it alone as a short dress, or pair it with leggings or skinnies as a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Twisted turban headband

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Repurpose an old t-shirt into a twisted turban headband! Anni from We Must Be Dreamers shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It’s super easy to do and keeps an old t-shirt from ending up in a trash can. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew pom pom umbrella

May 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Everything is made cuter with pom pom trim, and this umbrella is no exception. So cute you might actually be hoping for a rainy day just to carry this around! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make… Read more ...