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Tutorial: Sequin shoulder shirt

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These sequin shoulder accents make a plain shirt sparkle. It’s an easy project to do, and Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how. You can complete it 10 minutes, with no sewing machine required. There is some hand sewing, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunk bed duvet covers

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a duvet cover. She made a set that fit exactly on top of a twin mattress with no cover hanging down, because they will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Joscelyn tiered skirt for little girls

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial for making her Joscelyn tiered skirt for little girls. I love this style of skirt! The full skirt is fun for little girls to twirl. Make it from three different prints, or all from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew scout badges quickly and easily on your sewing machine

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can use your sewing machine to make quick work of sewing down scout badges. Sure, some of the patches come with a fusible backing so you can just iron them down. But…. Let’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cinch top canvas bucket bag

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas bucket bag. It cinches in around the top with a drawstring threading through metal grommets. It has a nice, long strap so you can carry it cross body. Optional metal feet on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a button wreath

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terrie at Dollar Store Crafts shows a fun use for a collection of odd or single buttons. She turns them into a wreath. How cute would this be hanging on the wall in your sewing space? I especially like the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick method for an elastic casing

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows her quick method for making an elastic casing. She calls it her cheater’s waistband because it does cut some corners, but cutting corners is okay sometimes. This method would be totally acceptable for simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Conversation heart leggings, with free printable

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These conversation heart leggings are sooo cute for Valentine’s Day! Kelly from Studio DIY shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. There’s no sewing required. You can use printable fabric and fusible webbing to add the conversation hearts… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button back blouse pattern hack

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can adapt a blouse pattern to button down the back. Adding the buttons to the back gives an extra detail to the top while maintaining the clean lines on… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew padded lap desk

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a lap desk, with no sewing required. She purchased the wooden top from the hardware store (she gives a link), but if you can’t find one I’m sure you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Guy friendly credit card wallet

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making this credit card wallet. She designed it for her husband so it’s a guy-friendly kind of wallet. No frills, no fuss. Just clean lines and function. It has a leather… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: : Little girls 30-minute t-shirt dress

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this simple t-shirt dress for a little girl. It’s a cute look for a little girl, and it also happens to be a quick sew. She was able to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Dump truck applique

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for this dump truck applique. She shows it on a boys Valentine’s shirt with hearts inside the back of the truck, and also on an art tote with a crayon novelty print… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute flannel baby blanket

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can take 30 minutes and two pieces of flannel to make a simple baby blanket. A soft flannel blanket like this one makes a great baby gift. Or, increase the size to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boxy crop top

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Ting shows how you can sew up this boxy crop top. It’s loose and lightweight, perfect for the spring weather that’s just around the corner. The simple top is quick to sew up and looks good with shorts jeans. … Read more ...