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Tutorial: Hemming stretchy fabrics

August 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sewing on knits is easy. Hemming knits, on the other hand, can be frustrating. The stretchy fabric tends to become wavy when it’s stitched, especially if your hem is going across the stretchiest part of the fabric. In order to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur and satin scarf

August 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele shows how you can create this faux fur and satin scarf. The design is inspired by a scarf she spied at Anthropologie. The middle portion of the scarf is a faux fur which will keep your neck arm… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 girls dress styles from a raglan sleeve t-shirt pattern

August 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make two styles of girls dresses from a basic raglan sleeve t-shirt pattern. One is a drop waist dress with gathered skirt, the other an A-line dress cinched at the waist… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy onesie dress

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

It’s easy to turn an inexpensive onesie into a cute baby dress. Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can do it. The oneside dress has a gathered skirt sewn on to it, with the bottom of the onesie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered magnetic pinkeeper

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

My favorite pincushions are the magnetic ones. Red Brolly shows how you can make this handy magnetic needlekeep. Keep it near you while you’re sewing to hold the needles and pins you need for the project. It’s a quick project,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back-to-school supply pouch

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a free pattern for this pretty back-to-school supply pouch. It has a boxed bottom, and snaps

on each side to pinch it together at the top. It doesn’t have to be used for just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini backpacks made from shorts

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success is on a Use What You’ve Got kick. Instead of buying new supplies, she has challenged herself to use what she’s got. These mini backpacks are one of her Use What You’ve Got… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lip gloss cozy

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio show how to make a lip gloss cozy. It’s a small fabric pouch just big enough to hold a tube of chapstick

or lip gloss. She shows it on a keychain, but I think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued apple pillow

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make this appliqued apple pillow. The rectangular pillow has three apples appliqued on it, with bites taken out of them as they you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage cloth baby book bunting

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Vintage Life uses a vintage cloth baby book to make the sweetest bunting. Each of the flags in the bunting is made from a page in the book. It would make a special gift for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slouchy backpack

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how you can make this awesome slouchy backpack. The look is more sophisticated than what you normally get in a backpack. It’s made from a heavy linen fabric, with cotton for a lining. Extra… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Spock softie

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a project for all you Star Trek fans. A little felt Spock softie that you can sit on your desk. How cute is he!!! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs guest blogs at Punk Projects with a free pattern… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls swing tank top

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make a girls swing tank. The swingy A-line silhouette and pointed hem are a popular style for girls (and womens) wear right now. Pair it with leggings,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion organizer and thread catcher

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth Hartman from Oh, Fransson! shares a downloadable PDF showing how you can make this pincushion organizer and thread catcher. The weighted pincushion sits on the side of a table, or perhaps the arm of a couch, with pockets hanging… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Leather cut out clutch purse

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The construction of this leather clutch that Erin from Sewbon made is super simple – just two seams. What makes it stand out is the cut out design on the front flap. She shares a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...