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Free pattern: Raglan onesie

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

One of my favorite baby gifts to give is a handmade onesie, made from recycled t-shirts. The knit fabric is already washed and worn so soft, and you’ll end up with something completely original. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy star snuggle toy

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial for making this sweet star snuggler toy. It’s kind of like a softie, but stuffed very lightly (or not at all) more like a lovey or blankie. This would make an awesome giftie… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scissors storage pouch

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Alison from Lorelei Jane shows how you can make a pouch to hold your scissors. They’ll help protect your scissors when you toss them in a project bag. And there’s batting inside that will help protect you (and anything else… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew shark bathing suit bag

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Thanks to the Sharknado movies, my daughter has a strange obsession with all things shark. I’m pretty sure she would love it if I made this shark bathing suit bag for her. Meaghan at Blitsy shares a video tutorial showing… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls’ chevron knit skirt

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making this girls’ chevron knit skirt. It’s a simple A-line skirt with an easy knit band waistband. She’s sharing the free pattern in support of the Skirting the Issue … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered clipboard

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a plain clipboard cute by covering it in fabric. With all the designer fabric prints available, there are a million ways to make it cute! It’s super easy and requires no actual sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Between towels and pool toys and water bottles, going to the pool involves lots of stuff getting toted around. And it’s usually me toting it! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making these towel backpacks, so each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ice cream cone button art

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Buttons don’t always have to be used in functional button ways. They can also be used entirely for decorative purposes, like in this adorable ice cream cone button art. Mary from Little Mama Bowtique shares a tutorial at The Ribbon… Read more ...

Freebie: Girls’ skirts sizing chart

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

July is Skirting the Issue at Simple Simon & Co. It’s a month-long series encouraging sewists to sew up skirts to donate to children in foster care. You can read more about Skirting the Issue here. And because it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY shade screen for your porch or patio

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A shade panel like this one can filter harsh sunlight, making your porch or patio more livable during all parts of the day. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. Make some decorative pillows or cover cushions in the same… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bag from outgrown pants

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Nothing like a child’s growth spurt to create piles of too-small clothes. Gathered Threads shows how you can turn a pair of outgrown pants into a cute new bag. You’re only using the top portion of the pants so this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jeans too short? Turn them into a jean skirt

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Back-to-school sales are starting soon, so that means it’s time to assess your kids’ wardrobe to see what still fits and what needs passing on. Not all clothes that are too small need to be donated, though. If your daughter… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mod circle cape wrap

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Pattern Pattern Etsy team shares a vintage project sheet on their blog for making this wrap-around cape. It’s made as a circle, with holes cut in for the arms. If you make it from a heavy fabric it would… Read more ...

Free pattern: Leather sandals for a newborn

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin is bringing us yet another swoon-worthy baby project, and this one is almost too cute to handle! She’s sharing a free sewing pattern to make the tiniest, sweetest pair of leather sandals for newborns—and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage hot pad coin purse

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I often find vintage hot pads at estate sales, but never know quite what to do with them. Here’s a cool idea from Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods. She shows how you can turn a pair of vintage hot pads into… Read more ...