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Tutorial: Cuddle Pocket Blanket to keep your feet warm

November 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Don’t you hate it when you can’t get warm wrapped up in a blanket and cold air keeps creeping in around your feet? You can tuck the blanket in, but any time you move it’ll come undone and the cold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super Easy Chair Bag to hold books and more

November 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Milkybeer Handmade shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how you can make her Super Easy Chair Bag. She created the simple bag to hang on the back of a dining chair to hold the books that her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grade and trim seam allowances on bulky fabrics

November 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

When you’re working with a thick fabric like wool, grading and trimming your seams is important. Removing that extra bulk will help your seams lie flat. Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to grade and trim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage tablecloth Christmas lampshade

November 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this Christmas lampshade from a vintage tablecloth fabric. The border print on the tablecloth makes a vintage Christmas scene around the lampshade. This is a great project for a vintage tablecloth that… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: T-shirt tunic with side seam zippers

November 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she created this skull t-shirt tunic with side seam zippers. The skull is easily added with an iron-on applique, and the zippers are inserted at the bottom of the side seams. (Metal zippers… Read more ...

Free pattern: Superhero cape for a stuffed animal or doll

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making a superhero cape for a child’s favorite stuffed animal or doll. How cute is that!! Give it a monogram applique to make it extra special. This would make an excellent… Read more ...

Free pattern: Faux fur pillbox hat, bag, scarf, and mittens

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mary from RetroMonkeys shares a free vintage sewing pamphlet at the Pattern Patter blog for making a set of faux fur accessories. Included in the pamphlet are instructions for making a faux fur pillbox hat, hobo bag, scarf, and mittens. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Shoulder strap pad for a heavy bag

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A big bag will carry lots of stuff. But a big bag full of lots of stuff can also be uncomfortable with straps that dig into your shoulder. Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial on her blog showing how… Read more ...

Free pattern: Wear Everywhere Skirt

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Wear Everywhere Skirt. The Wear Everywhere Skirt is a straight skirt with a single inverted center pleat. It’s a versatile skirt, one you can get much mileage from. With… Read more ...

How much do fabric designers earn?

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Fabric designers are the rock stars of the sewing world. Make pretty designs that get turned into fabric that everyone drools over – sounds like a glamorous life, no? Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweater pom pom hat

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can create an awesome pom pom hat out of an old sweater. Well, an old sweater and some yarn for the pom pom. They’re quick to make because the hem of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Falling leaves felt pillow

November 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The beautiful falling leaves on this felt pillow have me embracing the cooler weather that has rolled in. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created it for the Gift Items challenge at Crazy Little Projects, and she shares a tutorial on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and lace table runner

November 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how you can make this beautiful burlap and lace table runner. It’s the perfect mix of rustic and romantic. The burlap table runner is accented with stripes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Makeup brush roll-up organizer

November 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a makeup brush roll. Or, adjust the dimensions and the pocket size and it could be a knitting or crochet needle roll, or a paintbrush or pencil roll. Whatever… Read more ...

Tutorial: Troubleshoot your sewing machine before taking it in for repairs

November 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nothing can stop your sewing mojo like your machine needing to be serviced. You could easily be out of commission for several weeks, and that no fun! Annette from She’s a Sewing Machine Mechanic shares a list of things you… Read more ...