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Sewing Tutorial: Simple coupon wallet

January 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If saving money is on your New Year’s resolution list, check out this tutorial by Steph from The Silly Pearl. She shows how you can make a simple coupon wallet out of Kraft-Tex, which is a fabric paper product. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Double flounce apron with a knotted bow bib

January 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This apron is packed with details, like a double layer skirt, bias trimmed pockets, and a bow across the top of the bib. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. It uses three coordinating cotton prints. Click below for their… Read more ...

Does cutting paper dull your fabric scissors?

January 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Families of sewists all know the scissors rule. That is, don’t ever ever ever use the fabric scissors on paper. Cutting paper will dull fabric scissors, and no one wants to be held responsible for that! So Sew Easy interviewed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draped cardi wrap

January 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Lily Sage & Co. shows how you can make a draped cardi wrap. Make it from a wool for a warm winter wrap, or from a lighter weight fabric for layering when the weather gets a little warmer. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Selvage pincushion

January 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

For years I’ve cut selvages off of my fabric and just thrown them away. Gasp! But once I saw the patchwork that you can make with these small strips of fabric, I’ve saved every single one of them. Lindsay from… Read more ...

9 Tips for an Organized Sewing or Crafting Space

January 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The fresh start of a new year always gets me wanting to get organized. I could care less about organizing my house – I’m talking about my sewing studio! If organizing your sewing or crafting space is on your to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner with contrast ends

January 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If your home feels a little plain now that all the Christmas decorations are down, here’s a quick way to spruce it up. Krista from The Happy Housie shows how you can make a custom table runner. She pieced a… Read more ...

Store and dispose of old sewing needles safely, plus a printable

January 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I don’t replace my sewing machine needles nearly as often as I should, but when I do I always worry about how to dispose of the sharp little needle. If you just drop it in the trash, there’s a good… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to replace a coat pocket

January 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t get rid of a perfectly good coat just because the pockets have holes in them! If it’s a small hole, you can just hand stitch that puppy closed. If it’s a larger hole or if the fabric is shredded,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Containerize your clutter with DIY fabric trays

January 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Containerize your desktop and dresser top clutter with these cute fabric trays! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make them. You can make them in any size, but she gives patterns to make them in 4 sizes… Read more ...

In a creative slump? Here are 5 ways to get your sewing mojo back

January 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Any creative endeavor has its ups and downs, and that’s certainly true for sewing. There are times when your creativity and productivity are on fire, and there are times when you struggle with the motivation to even walk into your… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a straight seam

January 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve got a brand new sewing machine. You’ve figured out how to thread it and turn it on, what’s next? A simple straight seam. You can do a lot with just simple straight seams. Amber from Crazy Little Projects… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls dress coat Sewing pattern

January 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University made this dress coat for her daughter, and she’s got a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how she did it. She was able to create the pattern using a jacket that fits her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf with a hidden pocket

January 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a scarf with a little something extra – a hidden zipper pocket where you can hold your phone or a little bit of money, or any small anything else that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refill your empty thread spools from a large thread cone

January 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It makes sense that buying in bulk saves money. Why not take that approach with your thread? Large spools of thread are way more cost effective than the smaller spools we typically buy, especially in colors that you use often. … Read more ...