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Free pattern: Adorable mermaid softie doll

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern to make these adorable mermaid softie dolls. They have sweet faces and long yarn hair, and sparkling sequined fins as mermaids do. Their seashell tops are made from novelty buttons. How… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew repair for a torn Halloween costume

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Store bought costumes tend to be made from cheap flimsy fabric, which makes a tear or busted seam pretty much inevitable. And when that happens, it’s hard to repair because the fabric is so thin. But the costumes don’t come… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scented tea trivet

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This scented tea trivet would make the perfect gift for a tea lover! Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make one. The fabric trivet is filled with rice and lavender. It’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a skirt from a jacket

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Look, a skirt from a jacket! This DIY is by Geneva from A Pair & A Spare. It’s a simple refashion that doesn’t require a pattern or sewing any complicated closures. Men’s jackets work well for this, as you’ll need… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY contrast shoulder blouse

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shirts with contrast shoulders are trendy. I saw them all over the stores when I went shopping with my daughter last weekend. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can DIY the look, starting with a plain shirt and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Velcro bedskirt

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hide an ugly metal bedframe with a bedskirt! Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a bedskirt that attaches with Velcro. I’m loving the Velcro idea because, really, who wants to remove a mattress every time… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon tie tablet case

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The ribbon tie makes a pretty bow at the top of this tablet case. It also makes it an easy sewing project. Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Lil’ Luna showing how you can make one. A pocket on… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY Bolder Band style exercise headband

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make your own Bolder Band style headband. The stretchy headband holds your hair out of your face while exercising. She used fabric from a pair of athletic pants, but you could also use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Long ruffled scarf

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a long ruffled scarf. An elastic casing running down the middle of the scarf create the long ruffles. A rayon challis is a nice fabric to use for this – it’s soft against the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tied fabric scrap wreath

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a tied fabric scrap wreath. Make it in earth tones for a lovely autumn wreath! All you need is gardening wire (or a clothes hanger) and strips of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drapey boxy tee made easy

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This drapey boxy tee is perfect for everyday wear. Pair it with some skinnies and you’re dressed and looking good. You could spend a bunch of money to buy them, or you can make them yourself. Portia from Makery shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hand tied snuggle blanket

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Made By ChrissieD shows how you can make a hand tied snuggle blanket. It makes a great gift for a new baby or a young child. It’s lined with a Sherpa fleece, which is soft and warm and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Save time when making a bag by interfacing all pieces in one step

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy has just shared a time saving tip for making bags. She fuses the interfacing on all of her pieces in just one step. Interfacing the pieces individually takes so much time, so I’m happy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pencil pouch on an elastic book wrap

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Saltymom shows how you can make this zippered pencil pouch on an elastic band you can wrap around a journal. The pouch is unlined so it’s super simple to make. The wide elastic is the same kind you’d use for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ollie & Olivia sleepy time owl softies

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making their Ollie & Olivia Sleepy Time Stuffed Owls. They’re made from fleece so they’re extra huggable. Make them from bright colors and fun prints to give them cheery personalities. Finished dimensions are 18″… Read more ...