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Tutorial: No-sew fluffy tulle wreath

January 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

We’re past the time for Christmas wreaths, but you can still put a pretty winter wreath on your door. These fluffy tulle wreaths look shimmery and wintery without looking like you forgot to take down your Christmas decorations. Amy from… Read more ...

How many of these favorite sewing notions do you have?

January 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I always like to hear about new sewing tools, don’t you? Sheryl from Sher’s Sewing Space guest blogs at So Sew Easy telling about her most used sewing notions. Some I’ve got already, but there are others I’ve never used. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: No-sew rolled fabric flower headband

January 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These rolled fabric flowers make a pretty headband! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make them from your fabric scraps. She also shows how to make the elastic headband to put them on. There’s no sewing required… Read more ...

Tutorial: Belt or clip phone case with an angled zip pocket

December 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This phone case can be worn on a belt or clipped to a belt loop or purse strap. A striking angled zip pocket on the front gives a place to hold other small items, like credit cards or a bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mock turtleneck swing dress

December 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a mock turtleneck swing dress. Make it from a heavier weight knit or sweater knit fabric. I’m thinking a stretch velvet would also be super nice, and dressy too –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beanbag cushion for a small pet or 18″ doll

December 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Look how happy this doggie is in his (or her?) bed!! It’s a beanbag cushion that can DIY. Ginger from Spools & Spoons shows how you can make one. It’s not just for dogs, though. Cats would also love this. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur boot covers

December 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a set of faux fur boot covers. They’ll make any pair of boots look like fur trimmed boots. She made them to wear with ankle boots (the covers conceal the tops… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric placemats with angled corners

December 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Leaves & Stitches shows how you can make these easy fabric placemats with angled corners. You can make a set of four of them in an evening from a yard and a half of fabric (plus fusible fleece… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sock frame purse

December 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An odd sock can become a cute new little clasp pouch. RaChil from The Cwafty Blog shows you how in a tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger. All you need is a sock – the cuter and the more… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY hair scrunchies

December 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make your own hair scrunchies using a tutorial by Alexis at Harts Fabric. I remember when my mother used to make these for me when I was a kid! She’d make them from the scraps of fabric left… Read more ...

Tutorial: Abstract painted sunglasses case

December 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Allie from Miss Lovie guest blogs at Thirty Handmade Days with her Abstract Art Sunglasses Case DIY tutorial. She shows show to paint the fabric with a cool abstract art design, and then how to sew it up into a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow composition book cover

December 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Dritz shares a tutorial for this happy rainbow and cloud composition book cover on their blog, Make Something. They use their OmniArc ruler to cut perfect curves for the rainbow applique, but you could cut them by hand if you… Read more ...

Helpful tips to get started sewing on your new sewing machine

December 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Did Santa bring you a sewing machine and you’re all excited, but also completely overwhelmed because you’ve never used a sewig machine before? Don’t worry. Help is here. Creative Live has collected tips from some of their beginner friendly sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY cap sleeve velvet top

December 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a cap sleeve velvet top. It’s comfortable like a t-shirt but dressy because it’s made from velvet. Working with velvet can be a challenge – oh, how it tends to shift… Read more ...

Tutorial: The easy way to sew on a button

December 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ruth Ann from Isn’t That Sew shows how to sew on a button the easy way. She uses her sewing machine to sew them down quickly, and she shows a trick to keep the button right where you want it… Read more ...