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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 ...

Tutorial: Use piping as an edge finish and facing

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Julie Eilber from Jet Set Sewing shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can use piping as a facing. The piping adds definition to the edge, while the fabric tape that is wrapped to the back… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix for a too tight turtleneck

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Turtlenecks certainly do a good job of keeping your neck warm (and the cold out), but if they fit snug they kinda make me feel like I’m being choked. Breath or warmth, it’s a hard choice for a cold natured… Read more ...

Tutorial: Szoke inspired fringe bag

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The colorful fringe on this bucket bag is inspired by the art of Gabor Miklos Szoke. Andreia from In a Manner of Sewing guest blogs at Petit a Petit + Family showing how you can make one. The thick fringe… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed edge infinity scarf

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a tutorial for her 10 Minute Frayed Edge Scarf. It’s an infinity scarf made from a soft flannel. And though the edges of the scarf are left soft and raw, the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Rice filled heat pack for your neck and back

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Soothe sore muscles – or just warm up on a cold day – with this rice-filled heat pack. I’ve got a free pattern for it over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s a long rice pack so it will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double zipper pillow

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Instead of tucking a zipper away in a seam or behind a placket, this double zipper pillow makes the zipper part of the design. There are two zippers – one of the front and one on the back. Each is… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart backpack

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack. It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house. It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps. Use a bright print like she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lace cut out sweatshirt

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video showing how you can make this trendy lace cut out sweatshirt. She creates a diagonal line across the sweatshirt and sleeves which I think is striking, but you can place your cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief scarf

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Got a collection of vintage hankies tucked away in a drawer somewhere? Sew them together to make the cutest vintage handkerchief scarf. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine heart hand warmers, plus a gift tag printable

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from The Chocolate In My Life, and our Home & Gardens editor here at Craft Gossip, shares a Valentine’s gift idea you can sew. She makes hand warmers with heart appliques, that you can heat in the microwave and… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Discotech Clutch

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew for her Discotech Clutch. The small purse has metal cut out handles, pockets in the lining, and an inner snap closure. Finished measurements are 12″ long x 8″… Read more ...

Free pattern: Skirted sweatshirt dress

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This sweatshirt dress gives the look of paired separates but it’s actually all a one piece outfit. So smart for dressing small kids, don’t you think? Not only is it just one over-the-head piece to put on but it also… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a changing pad cover from a towel

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You could spend good money buying a terry cloth cover for a baby changing mat, or you could make one yourself. All you need is a cute towel and some elastic. Dana from MADE shares a video showing how you… Read more ...