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Free pattern: Toddler skeleton pants

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ari from Max California shares a free pattern for making a pair of toddler pants that show the knee bone connected to the… leg bone, the leg bone connected to the… hip bone. (That song will be running through my… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make tiny fabric flowers

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes a project calls for a large fabric bloom. But sometimes a tiny fabric flower is what you need, like on this delicate headband that Jen from iCandy Handmade made for her daughter. It took some trial and error, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric pumpkins & a molded fabric candy bowl

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares two Halloween sewing tutorials in one post – how to make a molded fabric bowl and how to make fabric pumpkins. The molded fabric bowl uses a heat moldable stabilizer to shape the bowl.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pumpkin fall pillow

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The pumpkin applique on this pillow is made of scraps of vintage fabrics. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial – and a template – for making it. The vintage fabrics and the pom pom trim are a fun twist… Read more ...

Freebie: Beware of the Seam Ripper

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Who actually enjoys using their seam ripper? Not me! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free printable with a funny seam ripper pun. It won’t make you love ripping out seams, but it might make you chuckle a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skinny your jeans

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sally Ann shows how you can skinny your jeans, turning a pair of bootcut or wide leg jeans to a skinnier fit. You’ll need to use a pair of jeans that fit through the waist and upper thigh. If you’ve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted tissue holder with a vintage button

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Leland Ave Studios shows how you can make a quilted tissue holder with a vintage button closure. The fabric pouch will hold a travel size tissue pack, with a vintage button serving as a closure and an embellishment. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween Pumpkin bean bag or floor cushion

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ruth from Moonbags shows how to make a pumpkin bean bag or floor cushion. Finished dimensions are 53? (135cm) circumference x 8? (21cm) tall, big enough for a small child to sit on. The oversized pumpkin could also be really… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a hood to any top or jacket pattern

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about cooler weather that just calls for a hoodie, even though I rarely actually pull the hood up on to my head. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can add a hood to any top or… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage bath time apron

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Baby’s bath time can get a parent just as wet as baby. A terry cloth apron like this one can help keep mom or dad dry when they give baby a bath. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage … Read more ...

Free pattern: Halloween black cat softie

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this Halloween black cat softie. You don’t have to use just black fabric, though. He’s pretty handsome made from a black and white houndstooth, as shown in her photo. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween Trick or treat bucket bags

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

With their large squared bottoms, these trick or treat bucket bags are made for some serious candy haul. Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs show how you can make them. The flat bottom bags can stand open on their own, so after… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho Shoulder Tote with Elastic Accents

October 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Boho Shoulder Bag with Elastic Accents. Printed fold over elastic finishes the top of the bag and the gathered pockets, which will stretch to accommodate bulky items. accommodate bulky items. You can get fold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric cut-out napkin rings

October 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

An from StraightGrain shows how you can make a set of fabric cut-out napkin rings. She used a star but you can use any simple shape. Depending on the shape you use, you could make them for any holiday or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front gathered skirt

October 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a little girl’s gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. In the back, the waistband is an elastic casing, which means there’s no need for a zipper or … Read more ...