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Tutorial: Modern kimono jacket from a man’s shirt

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

PORTIA-LAWRIE-THE-REFASHIONERS-2015-1-720x479Portia from Makery shows how you can make this modern kimono cardigan from an oversized man’s shirt.  There are actually two shirts involved in this refashion – one for the jacket, and another cut into strips for the contrast banding.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy.  It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself.  The bag is made from a vinyl or leather,… Read more ...

Order of garment construction, plus a cheat sheet printable

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

garment-order-255x300Most sewing patterns come with instructions telling how to put them together.  But when you’re making your own patterns, you’ll have to figure that part out yourself.  There’s a standard order of construction that pattern makers use for garment construction.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boys messenger bag

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this boys’ messenger bag.  It works just as well for girls, but she designed it specifically for her boys to carry.   She made two versions – one with a large… Read more ...

Free pattern: Funky Door Stop with a Handle

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Have a door you need to keep propped open?  Or perhaps you want to keep it from banging back against a wall?  This door stop will do the trick.  It even has a handle to make it easy to move.  … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a cute – and sturdy – apron out of a pair of jeans.  Creative Green Living shows how in a tutorial on their blog.  The bib of the apron is made from the lower portion of one… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ dress from a recycled t-shirt and dress shirt

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little girls’ dresses are the cutest!!  They’re a mash-up of a recycled t-shirt and a dress shirt.  Krisha from Jacks and Kate shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  I’m loving how the graphics on the t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed jumbo tote

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lia Griffith shows how you can make this jumbo monogrammed tote.  She mixes a burlap with a bright cotton print for a color block (and texture block) effect.  The large monogram is a nice way to tie the two parts… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a new ironing board cover

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I don’t think there are many of us who think ironing is fun, but maybe a pretty new cover for your ironing board might make it a little bit more palatable.  Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shows how you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tailgating and grilling apron

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

1971-Tailgate-Apron-5aSew4Home shows how to make an apron that’s made for tailgating and grilling.  They make it from licensed NFL fabric, perfect for a sports fan.  The full apron has two pockets.  They suggest making a coordinating hand towel with the… Read more ...

Take the September Sew For 30 pledge

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

How many times have you thought, “I’d love to make that, if only I had the time…”  Star from Star’s Threads is encouraging us all to find time to sew, even if in small snippets, with her September Sew for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned wrap blouse

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

wrapblouseErin from Calivintage shares a tutorial at Makery showing how she created this cropped wrap top out of a man’s vintage shirt.  It wraps to the back and ties around the bottom.  The back yoke of the original shirt creates… Read more ...

7 easy things to make baby boy clothes cute for little girls

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hand-me-downs are awesome, especially for babies who outgrow their clothes so fast.  Kim from Bugaboo City shows 7 easy things you can do to make boy onesies cute for little girls.  Her tips will work for any baby boy clothes,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Corset blouse button up shirt refashion

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sasha from Fruits, Flowers & Clouds shares a tutorial at Makery showing how you can create this corset blouse from a basic button-up shirt.  I love this!  Adding the fitted corset waist gives shaping and va-va-voom to a menswear staple.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy vinyl notebook covers

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make these vinyl notebook covers.  With iron-on vinyl, any cotton fabric can have a wipe-clean and water-resistant surface.  You can personalize it by adding monograms or… Read more ...
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