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Free pattern: Boys mesh sportswear pants

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a pair of mesh sportswear pants in boys sizes. She made her boys some mesh shorts earlier this year, and they love them so much she decided to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork bookmarks with a heart charm

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how she made these fun patchwork bookmarks. She adds a fun reading-themed message and heart charm. The charm is on a cord so it can hang outside of your book. Her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon detail fold over clutch

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a pretty fold over clutch accented with pretty ribbon. It has a zippered top and a front pocket which will get covered when the top is folded over. Or, fold the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy patchwork flax-filled eye pillow

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for making a flax-filled eye pillow. It’s an easy sewing project that makes a great Christmas gift for friends, teachers, and family members. (She’s making 18 of them, one for each teacher… Read more ...

Tutorial: Removable faux fur coat collar

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This removable faux fur collar can make your coat just as dressy as the outfit underneath. It’s perfect for holiday parties, when you need a heavy coat while getting to and from your event. And because the collar is removable, … Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to clean a sewing machine with a front loading bobbin

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A dirty sewing machine is a thread jam (or worse) just waiting to happen. There are easy things you can do to keep your sewing machine in clean working order. Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a video showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur wine bag

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Faux fur continues to be a hot fashion and home decor trend. Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make a faux fur wine bag, so your hostess gifts for holiday parties can be just as fashionable. They’re quick and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Velvet cuff Christmas stockings

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous velvet cuff Christmas stockings. I’m loving that angled cuff! The stockings are beautiful in traditional Christmas colors, with the angled cuff and the fluffy pom poms adding a touch of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather trimmed zippered pouch

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Whether given as a stand alone gift or filled with small treats, a zippered pouch can be a great Christmas gift. Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make one. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fringed flannel throw blanket

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making this simple fringed flannel throw blanket. It’s super easy to make – just a couple of long straight seams – so a beginner sewist could make this. These would make excellent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blackout curtains

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you want to keep light out of your room, blackout curtains are what you need. They’re lined with a tightly woven fabric that helps block the sun from the windows. Chelsea from Two Twenty One shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy elf hats

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make these Easy DIY Felt Elf Hats. They’d make cute props for holiday photos. Or, since they’re so quick to make, and use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Advent pocket pillow

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rhonda from home.made shows how you can make an Advent pillow. The design is inspired by a pillow from Ballard Designs, no longer available for purchase. Strips of webbing sewn across the front of the pillow create little “pockets” to… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin elbow patches

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add sequin elbow patches to a sweater, with no sewing required. You can wear it on a cold gray day to ward off the winter blahs, or to a casual dress… Read more ...