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Free sewing pattern: Make your own Family Christmas pajamas

December 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews created coordinating Christmas jammies for her kids and their cousins, and she shares the pattern she used. They’re made from knit fabric that’s soft and comfortable for sleeping, and also makes these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop cat Christmas ornaments

December 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a free pattern for making these kitty cat embroidery hoop Christmas ornaments. I’m a crazy cat lady so of course I love these! How cute would it be to make one that looks like your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dropcloth floor cushion stuffed with fabric scraps

December 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this oversized floor cushion out of a drop cloth. It’s big enough for a couple of small kids to lounge on… Read more ...

Free pattern: American Girl Christmas Stockings

December 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Christmas stockings are fun for everyone in the family – even your child’s dolls. Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern to make itty bitty doll sized Christmas stockings. The scale is just right for an American Girl

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Sewing Tutorial: Faux industrial felt organization basket

December 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you like the look of industrial felt but not the price tag or limited colors available, check out this tutorial by Delia Creates. She shows how you can make a faux industrial felt using materials you can find at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated pocket Advent calendar banner

December 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Advent may be well under way, but you can still create an Advent calendar. Make it this year during Advent and next year it’ll be all ready to go! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making a pleated… Read more ...

Use Wooly Nylon for stretch seams on a regular sewing machine

December 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There are several methods for sewing stretch seams on a regular sewing machine. Liz from Sew4bub recently heard about using stretch thread or Wooly Nylon to help sew a seam that will stretch. She put it to the test, experimenting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dog treat Christmas stocking toy

December 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a Christmas present you can make for your pooch. It’s a Christmas stocking dog toy, with pockets where you can hide a few treats. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. There are… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas ornament placemats

December 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I am loving these Christmas ornament placemats! You can use them as individual placemats, or group them together to make a table runner or table mat. Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lotion bars in drawstring fabric bags

December 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a recipe for making your own lotion bars, and also a tutorial for making little fabric bags to keep them in. The bags are lined with fusible vinyl so the oil… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY jean jacket hoodie

December 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how you can refashion a plain jean jacket into a jean jacket hoodie. You’ll need a plain jean jacket and a heavy sweatshirt hoodie, both of which are easily found at a thrift store. … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to measure to make curtains

December 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The only thing I find difficult with making curtains is getting the measurements. The sewing part is easy, it’s figuring out how big to cut the fabric that stresses me out. Julie from Yulki’s Home Decor has a great tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shabby chic cone Christmas trees

December 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Burlap, batting, and twine don’t sound very Christmas-y, but they’re what you need to make this trio of shabby chic cone Christmas trees. Continue the sewing supply and shabby chic theme by embellishing them with buttons and lace and pearls. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Notepad folder with credit card pockets

December 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This notepad folder is just the thing to tuck into your purse, so you’ll always have a notepad and pen handy when you need it. There are also pockets to hold credit cards, gift cards, or business cards. The folder… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy knot bow headbands for baby and toddler

December 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make easy knot bow headbands for baby and toddler. They’re made from knit fabric so they’ll stretch to fit and stay snug on the head. They’re super fast to make –… Read more ...