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Which dye is best for lingerie elastic and notions?

March 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you want to sew a bra and have all your elastic and notions match, you’re going to have to dye them. Unless you want to stick with all white, and where the fun in that? Sewsnbows did some experimenting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring gift tote from felt

March 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This simple felt tote would make a beautiful gift bag or even last minute Easter basket. Barbara Schneider shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make one. It’s easy to sew up from two layers of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easter bunny bucket basket

March 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making an Easter bunny bucket basket. The shape is perfect for an Easter egg hunt, with plenty of space to hold the eggs as they’re found. It would also be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls tiered pillowcase dress

March 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s tiered pillowcase dress. It’s such a sweet style of dress! The tiers give you an opportunity to mix color and pattern. You can use her cutting dimensions to… Read more ...

Free Sewing Patter nTutorial: Boxy Duffle tote

March 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a boxy duffle tote. The squared shape makes it stand out from other duffles, as do the cool angled pockets on the sides. Finished dimensions are approximately 20″ wide x 11″ tall x 7″… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s simple summer tank

March 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a simple summer tank. It’s a great style for layering but it can also be worn on its own, paired with jeans or shorts. The back is slightly longer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed jeans denim baskets

March 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tammy from Taylor Made Homestead shows how you can repurpose an old pair of jeans into these denim fabric baskets. Use them as unique and reusable gift bags, or use them around the house to organize your small stuff. You’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple burp cloths with mini pom pom trim

March 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Got a baby shower invite and need cute gift inspiration? These burp cloths would make an awesome gift, and they’re easy to make from pre-folded diapers and strips of accent fabric. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric rac Easter egg pillow

March 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make this ric rac Easter egg pillow. The pillow itself is a simple envelope style pillow cover. The Easter egg applique has rows of ric rac zig zagging across it to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Midi pencil skirt

March 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how she makes a midi pencil skirt. It’s made from knit but she doesn’t rely on just the stretch of the fabric for the shaping. The side seams follow the curves of her hips,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute sock bunny softies

March 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These sock bunnies are a quick but cute Easter craft. Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns shows how you can make them. You can give them each their own personality by changing up accent colors or adding bows or other embellishments.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Coiled rope handle tote bag

March 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make this tote bag with a coiled rope top and handles. The process for making the top is similar to making a coiled rope basket, but without the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Alice in Wonderland embroidery hoop set

March 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes makes cute things, and this Wonderland embroidery hoop set is no exception. It’s a set of two applique and embroidered hoops with Alice in Wonderland themed illustrations. The smaller hoop is the rabbit’s watch, and it’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Breezy Tee Tunic

March 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making her Breezy Tee Tunic. The simple tunic is long enough to wear with leggings. And for the inevitable spring cold snap, it also layers nicely with a cardigan. She uses… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fabric covered bread basket

March 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making a bread basket cover to keep your rolls warm while you eat dinner. The basket cover is made to fit over an 8″ bread basket, and has insulated flaps… Read more ...