Anne Weaver – Page 444

Tutorial: Take in a jeans waist and get rid of the gap

March 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

As much as I try to avoid jeans that gape at the back (you know what I’m talking about), I’ve usually got one or two pairs at any given time that have that annoying gap. Tasha from Glitter and Wit … Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled Potholder Into a sewing kit

March 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can make a sewing kit out of a potholder. This is such a smart idea!! You’ll need to get a double potholder – a potholder with separate pockets for your fingers and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sequin square sweatshirt

March 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make this sequin square sweatshirt without sewing a stitch. Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to do it. You start with a plain sweatshirt and then use fabric glue to add… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby moccasins

March 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making the cutest little baby moccasins. The moccasins are a variation on the cloth sneaker pattern she shared last week. She basic shapes are similar, though the mocs are made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Alphabet Block Pincushion

March 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make an alphabet block pincushion like this one. The 2″ fabric cube is a bigger (and softer) version of the blocks we all played with as kids. If you have a fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable snack bags

March 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make your own reusable snack bags. You can wash and reuse them over and over. They’ve got Velcro closures at the top that are easy to install, and easy for young hands… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baymax superhero fleece hat

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a fleece hat like Baymax from Big Hero 6. Made from red fleece with pointed ear wings, it shows him in his superhero form. If you’ve got a… Read more ...

What’s the difference between retro, vintage, and antique?

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Retro… vintage… antique… These terms get thrown around quite a bit, and it can be hard to tell exactly what the difference is between them. What makes a piece of fabric vintage vs. antique? Or a pattern retro instead of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Convertible leather tote

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a convertible leather (or faux leather) tote. This is such a cool design! The straps are attached in a such a way that the bag can either… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute poncho cardi

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Carissa from Carissa Miss shares a tutorial at Made From Pinterest showing how she made this simple poncho cardi. It’s super simple to make and a great layer for the spring weather – which cannot come soon enough! If you… Read more ...

You could win a ticket to SNAP!

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I have two bits of exciting news to share with you today. First, I’m going to SNAP Conference this year. I know, this is more happy news for me than for you, but I’m just so excited I feel the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use masking tape to sew in a zipper

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues uses masking tape to help sew in a zipper. The tape holds the zipper in place while she sews it down. She shares a tutorial showing how she does it. She shows the technique with hand… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter Bunny ears napkin rings, no sewing required

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Landee from Landeelu shares a tutorial at Eighteen 25 showing how you can make these Easter Bunny ears napkin rings, with no sewing required. A length of wire is inserted between the layers of fabric so the ears hold their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls summer jumpsuit

March 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how you can make a summer jumpsuit for a little girl. You’ll use your favorite shorts pattern (she links to a free pattern and a tutorial for drafting your own), adding a simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magnetic needle minders

March 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These needle minders by Bev from Flamingo Toes are as adorable as they are practical. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The fabric covered buttons are magnetic so they’ll hold a needle (or a couple of straight… Read more ...