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Tutorial: Scrap fabric ornaments

November 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These scrappy fabric ornaments will make pretty use of some of your smallest fabric pieces. Mary from Sew to Speak shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’d make fun gifties for teachers or neighbors. Or, make up… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to get sharp corners in your sewing projects

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

One thing you can do to improve the overall appearance of your sewing projects is to make sure you have sharp corners. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to stitch, cut, and turn corners. They include outside and inside corners,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather clutch, plus a mini coin purse version

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kirsten from Kojo Designs shows how you can make a simple leather clutch. And from the scraps, you can make mini coin purse version. There are just two straight seams and a snap to make this purse! She gave the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy to make bed pillow case in 3 sizes and 3 styles

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a standard bed pillowcase. But from a fun fabric, these bed pillow cases are nothing but standard! She uses a French seam finish so there are no raw… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chloe Cardi and Tee for 18″ Dolls

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for making a cardigan and t-shirt set for 18″ dolls. She names this pattern the Chloe Cardi and Tee, after her daughter’s doll. Her pattern simplifies construction with the front and back… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to mend a knit hem

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

We all have them – t-shirts (or other knit garments) with a hem that is coming loose. It looks so sloppy to have part of the hem hanging down, and once it starts you know it’ll keep on ripping out. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed fleece Christmas stocking

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Maker Mama shares a tutorial at DIY Candy showing how you can make a fringed fleece Christmas stocking. It’s an easy stocking to make because the fleece has enough body to hold the shape. She got enough fleece to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew princess tent

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how you can make this princess play tent, with no sewing required. It would make a great reading nook or quiet time spot for little girls! The materials aren’t necessarily expensive, either. She was able… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s ruffled neck warmer

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a ruffled fleece neck warmer. It’s a short scarf that buttons just around the neck to give you warmth but without the bulk of a full scarf. The dimensions she gives… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Thread weaving to patch a hole in your jeans

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Weaving has become quite the trendy craft lately. Agy from Green Issues shows how you can use weaving to mend a tear on a pair of jeans or other garment. The embroidery thread weaving is made on top of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur ear muffs

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can DIY a pair of faux fur ear muffs. They’ll cover your ears to keep them warm without you having to wear a full hat on your head. You won’t need special tools or… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 fabric tote bag in 10 easy steps

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can make a beautiful tote like this, with just 3 fabrics and 10 easy steps. Ren Murphy from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need three coordinating fabrics… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turkey tea towel

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this turkey tea towel for Thanksgiving. The applique is all simple shapes and the design is cute, especially if you have kids in the house for Thanksgiving. Click below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a simple flannel scarf

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a cozy scarf to wrap around your neck. No embellishments, no fancy, just a scarf that is beautiful in its simplicity. Your fabric will be the star of this project, so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sturdy firewood carrier

November 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a firewood carrier. It has open sides so you can lay it out flat on the ground to load it with logs, then fold up the sides to carry it inside. The handles are… Read more ...