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Tutorial: Coiled rope tote

May 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Alisa Burke shares a tutorial for making a coiled rope tote bag. It’s made much like a coiled rope basket, though with different proportions and the addition of handles. You can use plain rope, but I’m in love with the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape

May 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lauren from Pattern Workshop and Baste and Gather shows how you can cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape. It creates a cleaner finish and sits more comfortably against the skin. If you use colored or patterned twill tape,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Watercolor on fabric

May 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can achieve a dreamy, washed color effect by watercoloring on fabric. The process looks like it would be so much fun! She used her painted fabric to make a set of throw pillows. I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glitter stencil tie-front shirt

May 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this tie-front t-shirt with a sparkly anchor design on it. It’s an easy no-sew project. The shirt is made from a plain t-shirt, with just some easy cuts to give it the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thread belt loops made on your sewing machine

May 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When you purchase a dress that comes with a belt, there will often be little thread belt loops at the sides of the waist to keep the belt from sliding. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls button shoulder top

May 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This girls boxy top has an interesting button tab detail at the shoulders. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making it. The fit is loose, just what you need for casual spring and summer outfits. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up a simple fabric box

May 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can sew up a simple fabric box. She is using the one she made to store a collection of fat quarters. Fabric box to store fabric – how perfect is that! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Car trash bag

May 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

On any given day, floorboards of my car are littered with… well, litter. Stray food packaging, receipts, etc. Elizabeth from Brown Bird Designs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a car trash bag. You can… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Owl Softie

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Craft Foxes shares a free pattern for this cute owl softie. He has big owl eyes and a pointy little owl beak. He’s a quick and easy softie to sew, and can be made out of your larger fabric scraps.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder ruffle t-shirt refashion

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to add an off-the-shoulder ruffle. You can wear it truly off the shoulder, or keep the shoulders covered and wear it more as a wide neck top. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wanderlust Rucksack

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Hawthorne Threads shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Wanderlust Rucksack. It has vintage styling with the roll top. The roll top also gives flexibility in packing. Roll it up tight for lighter loads. Or when… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Craft Show Vendor Apron

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever sold at a craft fair or flea market, then you know the importance of keeping your money close and easily accessible. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make her Craft Show Vendor Apron that does… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover

May 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Josie from Sew for Soul shows how to make a fabric notebook cover. The fabric cover is easy to make and turns any notebook into a fancy journal. The outside is pieced to create a “spine” from contrasting fabric. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a button bracelet

May 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Chilly Dog shares a tutorial showing how to turn your button stash into pretty jewelry. She uses orphan buttons to create a button bracelet. You can use similar colors and shapes of buttons, or just mix it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to a plain cardigan

May 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls and Scissors shows how she added a lace layer to the back of a plain cardigan. She also adds smaller pieces of lace to the front shoulders, creating kind of a lace yoke. It’s an easy projects … Read more ...