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Tutorial: Easy Boho baby doll blouse

February 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Riva la Diva shows how you can turn a plain t-shirt and some yardage into this Boho baby doll blouse. The sewing is actually very easy, as all the neck line and sleeves are already done for you. All you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tapered corners make a square pillow

February 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

When is a square not a square? When it’s a pillow! A pillow cut into a true square will end up with pointy non-square corners when you put the stuffing or pillow form inside. To get a pillow that has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt shark hoodie

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kaeleen from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this felt shark hoodie. There are shark teeth sewn all around the hood, and a lighter gray shark belly on the front. There’s even a fin sewn on the back!… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to make a thread chain

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Thread chains can be quite handy. You can use them to keep two layers of fabric together but loosely to allow for movement (such as a main fabric and a lining). You can also use them to make nearly invisible… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow strap ballet flats

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can add fun bow straps to a pair of ballet flats. They’ll give a cute new look to your shoes. The strap will also help keep your feet from stepping out of… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Squeezy potholder

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This potholder has two pockets – one for your fingers, and one for your thumb, so your hand is completely covered when you grip a pan with the potholder. Donna Thornal of Olive & Marie Create shares a video tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s t-shirt pattern made into 3 variations

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A t-shirt pattern is more than just a t-shirt pattern. With a little modification, you can use it to make more than just a basic t-shirt. Kristi from Sweet KM guest blogs at Petit a Petit & Family showing 3… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a muslin to check and adjust fit

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Fabric can be expensive, especially if you’re buying good fashion fabric. So if you’re sewing a garment for yourself, it’s a good idea to make a muslin – or test garment – from inexpensive fabric first. That way, you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy detachable wrist band pincushion

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This detachable wrist pincushion allows you to keep your pins and needles always right where you need them. It attaches with Velcro to a wristband so you can wear it around your wrist. Or, detach it from the wrist band… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: 20-minute child-sized apron

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for this adorable child-sized apron. Not only is it a super cute little apron, but it’s also a super quick project. She is able to make one in just 20 minutes! … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin heart sweatshirt with cut out sleeves

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this sequin heart sweatshirt with cut out sleeves. There’s no sewing required, though you could use some easy hand stitches in place of studs to hold the strips across the cut out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy phone charger or sewing notion holder

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This phone charger holder is an easy sewing project. So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The large circle cutout allows it to hang from your charger block. You can also hang it from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric lanyards

February 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tally from Tally’s Treasury shows how you can sew your smaller fabric scraps up into these pretty patchwork lanywards. Her tutorial includes a little twist you can make so the lanyard lies flat in front and around your neck. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sequin clutch purse

February 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This sequin clutch is perfect for date night or a special dressy event. Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how you can make one. It’s lined so it’s pretty on the inside, too. And the zipper closure makes sure nothing spills… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute pillowcase with French seams

February 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shows how you can make these pretty pillowcases finished with French seams. Even better, you can make one in just 15 minutes! They are made from three different fabrics, which makes a fun opportunity for… Read more ...