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Tutorial: DIY fingerless gloves

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a pair of fingerless gloves. They’ll keep your hands and wrists warm while your hands are free for texting or gripping doorknobs or any of the other things that are hard… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered patch pocket

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how she made a zippered patch pocket. You can add the large zippered pocket to a bag. The edges are all finished so it looks nice enough to be on the outside. The zipper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky backed baby blanket with mitered corners

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Minky makes the snuggliest baby blankets. It’s so soft and snuggly! Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can make Minky backed baby blanket with mitered corners. The Minky backing gets folded to the front to frame the blanket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled reusable grocery bag

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

At Zaaberry you can see how you can make a reusable grocery bag out of an upcycled bird seed

bag. The bird seed bag is made from a sturdy woven plastic-y material. I’m sure there are other types of large… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimono cardi made from a boxy sweater

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how she revamped this boxy sweater into a kimono cardigan. The loose fit short sleeved cardi is better for layering than the boxy sweater. It’s also a great fix for a sweater that has damage. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Frozen princess crown

January 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Nancy from Do Small Things With Love shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how to make this simple felt Frozen princess crown. It’s put together with hand stitches and fabric glue – no sewing machine required. You could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix for a snagged sweater

January 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Don’t you hate it when a sweater gets snagged ? Not only does it look bad, but that loose thread is likely to get pulled and turned into a hole. Agy from Green Issues shows how you can fix a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double zipper device sleeve

January 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Double Zipper Device Sleeve by Sew4Home has two zippered compartments. There’s a tutorial on their blog showing how to make it. The main compartment is big enough to hold a tablet, and a zippered pocket across the front will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s Day heart table runner

January 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Vintage Sheets Blog shows how you can make this cute Valentine’s Day heart table runner. It’s made from a number of fabric hearts (the number you need will depend on how long you want your runner) connected… Read more ...

Tilly’s tips for sewing on sweatshirt knits

January 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Even if you’re used to sewing with knits, sewing on a sweatshirt knit is a bit different because it is so thick. Tilly and the Buttons shares some tips for working with sweatshirt knit that will help you get nice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple hexagon fabric coasters

January 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These hexagon coasters are a pretty way to protect a table from a moisture ring. They’re quick and easy to make, too. Veronica from SewVery shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You can make them from charm squares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew angled seams and have the ends line up

January 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When you’re sewing a seam, you line up your fabrics right side together, perfectly aligned at the top and bottom, right? If you’re sewing a simple straight seam you do. But if you’re sewing an angled seam, lining your pieces… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a child’s leotard from a t-shirt

January 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Julie from Crafting A Green World shows how you can make a child’s leotard out of a repurposed t-shirt. You’ll also need a leotard that fits your child to trace around to make the pattern. The graphics on the t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round leather zipper pouch

January 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial for making a round leather zipper pouch like this one. The leather is sturdy to stand up to some serious wear and tear, and it also gives it enough body to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reshape your bootcut jeans to skinnies

January 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how easy it is to reshape a pair of bootcut jeans into a pair of skinny jeans. It’s a quick fix for a pair of jeans that fit everywhere you need them to fit,… Read more ...