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Tutorial: Make a kids name pillow

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Little kids (at least the ones I know) love stuff with their name on it. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial for making pillows that are personalized with a child’s name. Make one as -a cute finishing touch for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy 20-minute drawstring snack bag

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can whip up a little drawstring snack bag in just 20 minutes. You can use the little pouch to carry a snack . Or, use the bag for non-snacky purposes, like to… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern Baby drool bib

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make a drool bib for baby. It’s layered up to make it absorbent and waterproof and also quite pretty. The top layer is a quilting cotton. Choose… Read more ...

Tutorial: Springtime cut-off jeans shorts with knotted fabric hem

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make cut-off jeans shorts with a knotted fabric hem. It’s a good project to eke an extra season out of a pair of jeans that have become too short. The… Read more ...

Keep your sewing machine foot pedal from sliding

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If your sewing machine foot pedal slides around on slick flooring (like hardwood, vinyl, or tile), check out this handy tip from Nanny from Nannycraft4U. She shows an easy fix that’ll make your pedal stay put. Click the link below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nap In A Bag blanket and pillow set

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Nap In A Bag. Its a large drawstring bag that holds a blanket and a small pillow. The blanket is made of a soft fleece, bound at the edges with a cotton print. … Read more ...

Tips for topstitching like a boss

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Topstitching is like the icing on a sewing project. When done well, it creates a clean, polished finish. But if your stitch lines are wavy or the stitches uneven, it’ll be obvious. Heather from The Sewing Loft has some tips… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather diaper clutch

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a leather diaper clutch that’s sleek and sophisticated. It’s easy to make, requiring just two straight seams and a snap. This would make a great gift for a new parent. Or,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth towel swimsuit cover-up

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a terry cloth towel wrap. It would make a great swimsuit cover-up to wear to the beach or pool this summer! Click the link below… Read more ...

Free pattern Little girl’s purse

April 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Virginia from Fynes Designs shares a free pattern for this pretty little girl’s purse. It has the shape and details of a grown-up shoulder bag, but this one is sized small just for little girls. It has a curved top… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny felt houses

April 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delilahiris shares a free pattern to make these sweet little felt houses. The front door has a heart shaped window and really opens. A button clasp holds it shut. The little felt houses are perfect blank canvases for all kinds… Read more ...

Sewing Free pattern: Adjustable apron for kids and adults

April 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a simple cooking apron for kids and adults. The neck strap and waist ties are created with a single fabric strap threaded through casings at the sides of the apron top. … Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband, quick and easy. She was able to make one in just 30 minutes. Knit doesn’t fray so there’s no need… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Using the differential feed setting on your serger

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s a dial on my serger labeled Differential Feed. I don’t entirely know what that means so I never touch it. Irene from Serger Pepper explains differential feed in a post on Craftsy. A short explanation is that this setting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pillowcases

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase. It’s an easy project to make. They show it as a project to liven up kids’ bedding, and they suggest using bright, bold prints to give it a playful look. But you… Read more ...