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Free sewing pattern: Kimono swim cover-up

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a kimono swim cover-up.  It has an angled front opening and a curved hi-low hem.  A kimono style wrap is easy to make, a project you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom hexagon pincushion

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

pom-pom-pincushionsKate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make the cutest hexagon pincushion topped with a fluffy yarn pom pom.  The pincushion base is pieced from small triangles, so pull out your scrap bin and go wild making these… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible Japanese Knot Bag

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Chilly Dog shares a free pattern for making a Japanese knot bag.  The Japanese knot bag has one handle that is shorter than another.  To close the bag, simply send the longer handle through the smaller handle.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting quilted fabric coasters

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin.  But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps.  These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids’ travel pillow

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Got travel plans for this last bit of summer? Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a kids’ travel pillow.  It’s made from a soft Minky fabric and shaped like a kidney bean so it’s easy to tuck… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Picture Perfect Skirt

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This skirt by Heather from The Sewing Loft is Picture Perfect.  That’s the name of the skirt and it’s an accurate description.  It’s a simple gathered skirt with a tulle underlayer peeking out.  It can be worn dressy or casual… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make these perching owl softies from recycled clothing

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing.  She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog.  The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lace shorts

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of lace shorts.  Don’t worry – they’re lined so they’re completely  modest!  It’s a cute style for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY bow tote

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

How totally adorable are these big bow totes!  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make one.  It’s actually a bag refashion rather than from scratch construction, adding a bow and trim to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cozy seat belt cover

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Seat belts can be uncomfortable for kids (and for short adults, like me).  The seat belt hits the body at the wrong place and rubs against the neck.  Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how you can  make a seat… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to increase the waist of a sewing pattern

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adding extra width to the waist of a sewing pattern involves more than just cutting a little extra fabric on the sides.  If you want to maintain the shape of the garment, you’ll need to do a little slash and… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable kids’ measurement chart

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sewing for kids can be challenging if you don’t have them around for a quick measure.  How else would you know how long to make a skirt?  Or how long to hem a sleeve?  Pam from Threading My Way has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy summer caftan dress

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

caftandressWe might be stalking back-to-school sales, but there’s still plenty of summer left.  How about making yourself a caftan dress to enjoy the rest of the summer?  Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can make one.  It’s super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a portable baby changing mat in just 30 minutes

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Babies rarely need a diaper changed when it’s convenient.  Nope, it almost always happens when you’re out and about, and away from the well-stocked changing table in your baby’s nursery.  Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings   shows how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to finish your serger thread tails

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sergers make quick work of sewing and finishing seams, but you’ve got to take care of those tails of thread.  You can’t just clip them off or the stitches will rip out.  That’s no good! Lauren from Pattern Workshop and… Read more ...
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