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Free pattern: Retro inspired Barbara dress

August 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Barbara dress. The design is inspired by classic 1950s dresses, but it’s done up with a modern style. It’s a sleeveless dress with a shirred waistband. Without the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fabric belts

August 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

In addition to defining your waistline, or the very practical purpose of keeping your pants up, a belt can add a pop of color or pattern to an outfit. Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued vinyl baby bib

August 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this appliqued vinyl bib. The way she does the applique is so smart! Instead of putting the applique down on TOP of the vinyl,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thrifted doily lace bowls

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emma from Emuse created these pretty lace bowls from thrifted doilies. Of course I love it that she shows them with vintage buttons! But you could put them in any room of your house – by the back door to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddlers linen bloomer shorts

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Olu from Needle and Ted guest blogs at Serger Pepper with a free pattern for these adorable linen bloomer shorts. They’re easy to sew, using just two pieces of fabric – a front and a back. The waistband is made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Silver lining felt cloud coasters

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial at Totally Stitchin’ showing how to make these silver lining felt cloud coasters. The silver lining comes from the metallic thread that she uses to stitch them together. Metallic thread can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil pouch with eraser pocket

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Made To Be A Momma shares a tutorial for making a pencil pouch for back-to-school time. The zippered pouch has a cute little pocket on the outside to hold an eraser. Or, put the pocket on the inside… Read more ...

Friday Fiver discount indie patterns at Crafterhours

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Every Friday, Crafterhours brings a special deal on an indie sewing pattern – their Friday Fiver. For just the one day, you can pick up a popular pattern by an independent designer for just $5. Today, it’s the Toddler Backpack… Read more ...

Tutorial: ABC Alligator alphabet jumping game

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Meghan from The Sewing Geek shows how you can make an ABC Alligator Game to play with a preschooler. The game teaches children to recognize the letters of the alphabet in a fun, active way. The parent calls a letter,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork scarf with tiny pom pom trim

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how to make this pretty patchwork edged with tiny pom pom trim. She cut her fabric pieces from stack of coordinating fat quarters (Emerson line by Dear Stella). For a less matched patchwork,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewn in bow for a dress or top

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how she added a bow to the bottom of the bodice of this little girl’s dress. It’s a pretty detail that adds personality to a simple dress pattern. The top of the bow is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a sewing space in your kitchen

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I won’t lie. It’s nice having a dedicated room in my house for my sewing. But you don’t HAVE to have a whole room to have a sewing space. Adrienne from All Style and All Substance shows how she carved… Read more ...

Tutorial: Keepsake t-shirt pillows with knotted corners

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a favorite team, a hard run 5k, an awesome concert, most of us have a t-shirt – or two, or three, or more – that is special to us. Sew4Home shows how you can turn that shirt into… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy beach towel swimsuit cover up

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Summer may be nearing its end, but there are still plenty of pool days left! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a simple swimsuit cover up from a beach towel. You might even be able to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make kids leggings from an old top

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make kid leggings from one of your old long-sleeved t-shirts. The sleeves will become the legs, and a portion of the shirt body will be used for the waistband. If you keep… Read more ...