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Tutorial: Modern raw edge knit blanket

November 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Blankets are quick to make. The only time consuming step is finishing the edges. Julia from Riley Blake Designs shows how to make a blanket from knit fabric, with a raw edge binding that finishes quickly. The knit binding finishes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner with corner tassels

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a beautiful table runner like this one. It’s made from sparkly fabric with tassels hanging from the corners. This would make a gorgeous decoration for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table! Click below for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa gnome softie

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tara from TaraDara Made It guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this cute Santa gnome. He has a tall gnome hat and big round nose and fluffy full beard. He makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leaf print peplum blazer refashion

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can turn a rather plain thrifted blazer into an eye catching peplum blazer with flared sleeves. Mark Montano shows how to do it, with a video and written tutorial on his blog. He shows how to make the peplum… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 easy ways to make fun pockets for kids clothes

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you want to inject an element of fun into kids clothes, look to the pockets. Pockets are an easy way to add color and personality to an otherwise simple garment. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings guest blogs at Riley… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew reusable fabric gift bags

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tearing into Christmas gifts usually means dealing with a pile of ripped up paper after. We recycle as much as we can, but even better would be gift wrap that can be reused. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly… Read more ...

Free pattern: In-seam pockets in kids sizes

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An from Straight Grain shares a free pattern for in-seam pockets in kids sizes. She made the pocket as a freebie add-on to her Tinny dress pattern, but this will work with most skirts or pants that you make. … Read more ...

Inspo: Roach Halloween costume

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I know Halloween is over and most of us are focusing on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I couldn’t help but share this costume made by Taylor from Taylor Made. It’s a roach costume!!! I’m getting the creepy crawlies just looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a coiled rope bowl

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can sew a coiled rope bowl. You’ll build and stitch the bowl entirely on your sewing machine. You can make them in any size you like. Just vary the amount of rope you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap flannel handwarmers

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

What feels more cozy in the fall than flannel? Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can use scraps of flannel to make handwarmers. Just heat them in the microwave and tuck them into your coat pocket on a cold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim laundry bag with detachable coin pouch

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This sturdy laundry bag is made for trips to the laundromat, or perhaps trips down to the laundry room in a college dorm. It’s made from a sturdy denim fabric and has a detachable zippered coin pouch. Hancock Fabrics shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy tufted pincushion

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Mad for Fabric shares a tutorial for making a scrappy tufted pincushion. She includes a free pattern. The tufted button center and stitches around the wedge shaped pieces give it a pretty flower shape. If you have small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Deconstruct a thrifted shirt to get the most fabric

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve found a thrifted shirt with the perfect fabric to use for a sewing project. Now what? Connie from ReFabulous shows how to cut it up to get the most usable fabric from it. Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sock reindeer wearing Christmas onesies

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These sock reindeer have got their festive on, with jingle bells around their necks and wearing Christmas hooded onesies. Adorable!! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making them. The onesies are made from novelty Christmas socks. Whatever… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to get a sewing pattern back in the envelope

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tissue sewing pattern defy physics. Once they’ve been unfolded and cut, they expand and getting them back into the envelope is nearly impossible. You can actually get them back in, though, and neatly too. Riley Blake Designs shares a tutorial… Read more ...