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Video tutorial: 3 steps to make an apron

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can make this stylish apron in just three easy steps. Simple Simon & Co. shares a video tutorial showing how to do it. The bottom of the apron is actually a tea towel, so the only sewing is making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked drawstring bag

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nienke from Pienkel shows how to make a color blocked drawstring bag. She made this one for her son to take to school. He’ll use it to hold his gym clothes. Drawstring bags can also be used to organize toys,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beaded throw pillows without sewing any beads

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make these throw pillows with large beaded designs. And get this – no beading is required. Think of how long it would take to stitch all of those beads down by hand! Instead of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids art caddy

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make this child’s art caddy. It has small pockets that hold pencils and crayons, and larger pockets to hold drawing pads. With a handle at either end,… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to attach a sew-in purse frame

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you’re making a purse with a metal frame closure, your last step will be to attach the frame. Frames are either the glue-in or the sew-in variety. If you’re using a sew-in frame, Red Brolly shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Lingerie supplies shopping guide

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Just the other day, a friend asked me if I’d considered making my own bras. Her question came after my 10-minute rant about how larger retailers rarely carry bras in my size. My response was that finding the materials suitable… Read more ...

Tutorial: sewVery Simple Envelope Pillowcases

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a pillowcase with an envelope end to keep your pillow tucked inside. The piecing is a fun way to incorporate several prints, and it also allows her to use a 1/2 yard… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimonos for the whole family

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Zips & Darts shares a reproduced vintage magazine article showing how to make kimonos for the whole family. Mom, dad, brother, sister – all can have a hand made kimono! Kimonos are easy to make, requiring no pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted Pencil Box Pouch

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog for making her Quilted Pencil Box Pouch. It’s a boxy zippered pouch made from a quilted fabric. Pack it with pencils and markers for back-to-school. Or,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls fancy detachable collar

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a fancy detachable collar for a little girl. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. Put it on a plain cardigan to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jessica sleeveless V-neck dress

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor is killin’ it with free dress patterns! Her latest pattern is the Jessica dress, which I think I may be in love with. It’s a loose fitting V-neck sleeveless knee length dress, nipped in… Read more ...

Free pattern: Smart Like a Fox book bag

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make this Smart Like a Fox book bag, perfect for toting books to and from the library. She shares a free pattern for the cute fox applique, which is sewn down… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hanging shoe organizer

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a free pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making this hanging shoe organizer. The fabric organizer fits over a clothes hanger and has 16 pleated pockets to hold your shoes. You don’t have to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diagonal color blocked hoodie

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ren Murphy from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make this hoodie with diagonal color blocking. Rather than simple block shapes, her color blocking makes use of angled pieces. Check out how the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini tailor’s ham and sleeve roll for sewing doll clothes

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Thimbles and Acorns sells sewing patterns for historic doll patterns for American Girl dolls. And on their website, you can find a free pattern for a miniature tailor’s ham and sleeve roll. They’re sized so you can use them to… Read more ...