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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 ...

Tutorial: Super simple drawstring bag from a pillowcase

January 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Drawstring bags are all kinds of helpful for controlling household clutter. Use them to coral toys, kids’ shoes, and more. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a drawstring bag out of a pillowcase. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hockey jersey sweatshirt refashion

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can refashion a sweatshirt into a hockey jersey. She widens the neckline and gives it a lace-up placket. She also reworks the hems of the sleeves and waist by removing the cuffs so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing table organizer and easel

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this sewing table organizer and easel. It has a place for you to clip your pattern instructions (or a printed tutorial), and also pockets to hold pens, scissors, and other important notions. There’s also a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans reader or tablet cover

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Recycle your old jeans into a new cover for your reader or tablet! Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial at Hello Glow showing how to do it. The jeans pocket sewn on the front is the perfect place… Read more ...

5 sewing projects most of us avoid

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

What sewing projects do you do tend to avoid? I avoid hemming pants like the plague. Not for others, and not for myself! I’m happy to pay someone so I can avoid hemming pants legs. Heather from The Sewing Loft… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Faux leather puppy purse

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern at We All Sew for making this adorable faux leather puppy purse for girls. She designed the purse to coordinate with her daughter’s birthday party dress. The dog applique is soo cute,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 1-hour reversible paper bag skirt for girls

January 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

An hour is all it takes to make this girls’ reversible paper bag skirt. Melissa from Rebel & Malice has the tutorial showing how. She includes a measurement chart to make them in sizes Newborn to Girls 14. Most sizes… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a simple tote bag

January 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how to make a basic tote bag, in a guest appearance on Happi House. Simple totes like this are great projects for new sewists, or for more confident sewists who want to make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl leggings from an adult sweater

January 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can make these little girls sweater leggings out of an adult sweater. They’re soft and warm, perfect for winter! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial showing how to do it. They’re a quick, easy project. She was… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flannel shirt pillow cover

January 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Robin from Happy at Home shows how you can turn an old flannel shirt into a cute pillow cover. The button placket and pocket make neat details for the front of the pillow. The button placket also serves as the… Read more ...

Free pattern: DIY Wallet with plenty of pockets

January 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This DIY wallet has plenty of pockets on the inside to hold credit cards, folded money, and loose items. There’s also a small window pocket for your ID. Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and video tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to fold your fabric stash

January 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Your fabric stash will look so much nicer – and be more accessible – if you take the time to fold your fabric. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial telling how to do it, plus she gives some links… Read more ...

Tutorial: Extra large laundry tote bins

January 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Check out these laundry bins that carry like tote bags! The long rectangular bin is perfect for small spaces. The handles make it easy to pick them up and carry them to the laundry room or laundromat. Sew4Home shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to join fabric pieces with perfect pattern matching

January 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Yulki’s Home Décor shows how you can match patterns when you piece panels of fabric together to make a wide curtain. This method uses hem tape rather than pins to hold the pieces together as you sew them, which provides… Read more ...