Anne Weaver – Page 423

Tutorial: How to draft facings for a sewing pattern

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A facing is an easy way to finish a neck or arm hole, especially a neck line with unusual shaping or tight curves. If your sewing pattern doesn’t have facings, perhaps because the bodice is lined or the edges are… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew 3D fabric flower pillow

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make this 3D flower embellished pillow, with no sewing required. You’ll start with a purchased pillow cover, and the he shows how to create the showy layered flowers, assembled with fabric glue. Bright fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charm square or scrap fabric tray

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a quick little project for using your orphan charm squares (or maybe just some scraps you’ve cut to charm square size). Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make a small fabric tray. Your fabric tray… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod shift swim cover up

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a mod shift swim cover up out of two towels. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a vintage project sheet from Martex towels telling how to do it. They’re made like a pillowcase dress, but out of absorbent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dollar Tree Rag rug bag

May 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch shows how a rag rug can become a cool new bag. The woven rug creates a colorful and textured outside for the bag without you having to do any actual weaving. The tassels on the ends… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boys boxer briefs

May 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making boys boxer briefs. They’ve got a close fit so they won’t ride up when putting pants on. They’re quick to make – she was able to knock six pairs… Read more ...

Free pattern: Travel sewing caddy

May 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Irene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making a travel sewing caddy. This clever sewing kit carries like a small purse, but it opens flat to give you easy access to all the contents.… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY yoga mat

May 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make your own yoga mat. It’s made from quilting cotton with a batting inside to give padding. The rainbow print she used is so happy it might actually make me want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doctor Who reversible infinity scarf

May 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Angie Pederson from G33kGirl.Creative guest blogs at Punk Projects with a tutorial showing how to make a reversible infinity scarf. She used a Doctor Who themed novelty print to make it a Doctor Who scarf. If Doctor Who isn’t your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls purse

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ines from La Folie shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for a little girls purse. The body of the purse is gathered, which is a nice detail on the small scale bag. It’s lined so the inside is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle fabric flowers

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fabric flowers are always a fun way to use up your fabric scraps. The Crafting Chicks share a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make simple gathered fabric flowers. The bloom is a ruffled fabric circle with… Read more ...

7 tips for sewing clothes you’re proud of

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

With all the time and effort you put into sewing your own clothes, you don’t want them to look sloppy or just thrown together. Taking a little extra time during construction will produce clothes that you’re proud of. Lisa from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage napkin throw pillow

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I often see vintage napkins at antique malls and think they’re so pretty, but I leave them behind because I don’t know what I would do with them. Now that I’ve seen this tutorial by Ashlee from My So Called… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini fabric planter or organizer bins

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little fabric bins are perfect for holding a small potted plant. But they’d also make great organizers for your office or craft room. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at U Create showing how you can make them. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Mouse ear tulle puff bows

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These mouse ear tulle puff bows are soooo cute! The Ribbon Retreat shares a video tutorial showing how you can make them. If you’ve got a trip to Disney planned in the near future, these would be fun to wear… Read more ...