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Tutorial: Easy phone charger holder

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This cell phone pocket hangs from a charger to hold your phone while it’s getting charged up. It’s also an easy DIY project. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil’ Luna showing how you can make one. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ruffle hem knit skirt for girls

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for a making girl’s simple ruffle hem skirt. This style of knit skirt is perfect for school days or play days. It’s cute with a t-shirt and is easily… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Neoprene tablet sleeve

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I’m going to have to get my hands on some neoprene! Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a simple tablet sleeve out of neoprene. The thick padded fabric will help protect your tablet from bumps and scratches, and neoprene … Read more ...

Tutorial: Festive Christmas garland from felt and pom poms

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how you can make a festive Christmas garland from felt and pom poms. You can make them in any color scheme you like, but from green felt it looks like a holly garland to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover with a hidden zipper pocket

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This fabric cover turns a plain notebook into a special journal ready for you to pen your thoughts – or perhaps just your to-do list for the day. Hancock Fabrics shows how you can make one at their blog, The… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Girls swimsuit bottoms

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Sew4bub shares a free pattern for making girls swimsuit bottoms. They’re great swimswuit basics that can be worn with rash guards and other swim tops. If you’ve not sewn swimsuits before, don’t fear. They’re easier than you think.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative stitch hot pads

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

For as many decorative stitches that you find on a typical Janome sewing machine, they rarely get used. But here’s a project that puts those stitches front and center. Sew4Home shows how to make hot pads accented with decorative stitches. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick way to make fabric ribbon with a serger

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can use a serger to quickly turn your fabric scraps into fabric ribbon. A quarter yard of fabric will make 11 yards of ribbon, and you can do it in less than 10 minutes! … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sturdy wine tote

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Taylor from Taylor Tailor shares a free patter at The Sewing Party for making this heavy-duty wine tote. It has room for two bottles of wine, plus a pocket where you can put a corkscrew. It’s made from a sturdy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s cat ear beret

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A child’s beret is made that much cuter with the addition of some cat ears. Melissa from Rebel & Malice guest blogs at Lulu & Celeste with a free pattern for making one. Fleece is a good fabric to use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowman hot pad

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A snowman is the December Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci. He’s got a scarf and a hat (with a bell or pom pom), and of course a carrot nose. Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy Minecraft cube plushies

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how she created this set of Minecraft plushies as a last minute Christmas gift for her son. They’re all based on a simple cube shape plushie, but by changing out the color of felt and adding… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bento lunch wrap and napkin

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a bento lunch wrap that doubles as a napkin. Wrap the fabric square around your lunch container to keep everything together, and then when you’re ready to eat you can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas elf doll

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rubyellen from Cakies shares a free pattern for making this adorable Christmas elf softie doll. You can sit him on a shelf or let him be a doll for your kids to play with. Use a mix of fun Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric basket organizers

December 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These fabric baskets provide cute organizing for a baby’s room, a child’s art space, or maybe your own desk top. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make them. Choose some fun fabrics and sew up some organizers… Read more ...