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Tutorial: Braided fabric rag rug coasters

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Turn your scraps into braided fabric rag rug coasters! Julie from 627 Handworks shows how to do it. Her tutorial includes written instructions and also a video. The braided fabric strips show just splashes of color from the fabric, so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a minimalist cropped jacket from a sweatshirt

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how you can make this minimalist cropped jacket out of a sweatshirt. She reshapes the neck and shortens the sleeves just a tad, and then gives the jacket a gently curved hem. It’s just a few… Read more ...

Free pattern: School supplies organizer tote

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This school supply tote is packed with pockets for pens and paper and other supplies. You can make one with a free pattern and tutorial from Nap Time Creations. There are individual pen or pencil pockets, a wide pocket for… Read more ...

Practical tips for decluttering a messy sewing space

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Some people say that a messy space is the sign of a creative mind, and I can’t really argue with that. But having too much stuff and too much clutter can actually inhibit your creativity. At least it does for… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a zipper tab

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to cover the ends of the zipper with a fabric tab, useful for when you’re making a zip pouch that has the end of the zipper sticking out past the end of the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Designer-inspired faux leather tote

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while. They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own. Her DIY version cost a fraction… Read more ...

Tutorial: Primitive fabric hearts in bed spring stands

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from A Crafty Mix shows how you can make these primitive bed spring hearts. Use your scraps of fabric and lace and buttons to make each one unique. Display one individually, or group a bunch of them together. And… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to hide thread ends when sewing by hand

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She has a quick sewing tip that I think you’ll find useful. She shows how you can hide the thread ends when you’re sewing by hand. Use her thread end hiding method and a ladder stitch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple quilted oven mitt

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can make a simple quilted oven mitt. It’s a quick project that doesn’t take much fabric, so if you’re making an apron (need some inspiration? Click here.) why not include a coordinating oven… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple layered hairbows

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These layered hairbows are super cute, but also super simple to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how. They also have a follow-up post with color & trim combinations to make bows inspired by Disney princesses… Read more ...

Tutorial – Make a Stroller tote bag

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles. It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle pillow sham

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make this beautiful ruffle pillow sham. I’m loving it in all white! She keeps the edges of the ruffle raw, which lends a lovely shabby chic effect and also means you can avoid… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls’ criss cross jumper

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

One of my favorite dress styles to make for little girls is a criss cross jumper. The criss cross at the back gives great flexibility in fit, which is important when you figure how fast kids grow. Emily from Nap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bucket with a drawstring top

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am loving these fabric buckets! The piecing on the sides is so cute, and the drawstring top keeps all your stuff inside. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 11″ tall (bucket base only) x 8… Read more ...

Tutorial: Organize a diaper bag with these DIY zip pouches

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make a set of zippered pouches to organize the inside of a diaper bag. Actually this works with any large bag you might carry throughout… Read more ...