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Tutorial: Scrappy appliqued message bibs

July 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Terri from Crooked Whimsy shows how you can add a custom message to a plain baby bib. You’ll start with a purchased bib (or you can make one yourself) and then use fusible webbing to applique a message or design. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible book or journal cover

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Domenica from Easy Sewing For Beginners shows how to make a reversible cover for a book or folder. You can use her instructions to make them to fit any size book or journal, even a 3-ring binder. Her how-to comes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tension rod puppet theater you can hang in a doorway

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how you can make a puppet theater to hang across a doorway. The fabric theater front hangs from a tension rod, so it can be put up and taken down in a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Expanding Nautical Tote Bag

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Expanding Nautical Tote Bag. snaps

at the side give it a slimmer profile when you’re not carrying around so much. Or, when you’ve got more to carry around… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric bangle bracelet

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make these cute wrapped fabric bangle bracelets. They’re super easy to make and no sewing is required. You’ll just need thin strips of fabric (she used bandana for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy sew owl softie that kids can make

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This owl softie is an easy sewing project. Janice from Maddie Moes shares a tutorial showing how to make him. She designed the project for kids learning to sew, and her tutorial is written to help an adult guide a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serger differential feed, what it is and when to adjust

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I love my serger, but I’ve always been confused by differential feed. I’m not sure exactly what it is, or why I should adjust it, so I generally just leave it alone. Liz from Simple Simon & Co. .… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintuck front summer dress

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Dixie from Dixie DIY shows how she modified a basic A-line dress pattern to give it pretty pintucks at the front. The rows of pintucks are subtle detail that add interest without overwhelming. They’re sewn on a separate panel of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel beach bag

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Gracie B from Betwixxt guest blogs at The NY Melrose Family with a tutorial showing how you can make a beach or pool tote out of a towel. It’s a super fast, super easy project. It takes only 4 steps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hand stitched Modular Felt Coasters

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I love me some hand stitching projects for the summer time! They’re just what I need to pass the time when I’m at the pool with my daughter or sitting in the car for a long road trip. The Purl… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to make strapless blouse or dress more modest

June 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. added the lace overlay to this dress to take it from a strapless to a more modest short-sleeved dress. All modesty aside, I think the lace overlay also improves the design of the dress by softening the neckline… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flounce sleeve crop top

June 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this cute flounce sleeve crop top. It’s a simple boxy crop top, but with flounces sewn down either side. It’s awesome in adult sizes, but it would also be a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple summer tank top

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz shares a free pattern for making this simple tank top, her go-to top for easy summer wear. You can dress it up or down, wearing it with jeans for casual wear or a skirt and blazer for dressier occasions. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy leather and fabric glasses case

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Summer is sunglasses season. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make this leather sunglasses case, color blocked with a fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project you can whip up in an evening, and it’ll help keep… Read more ...

7 tips for teaching a teen to sew

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Every now and then I have a friend tell me their teen (or tween) wants to learn to sew. Teaching a teen to sew is different than teaching a child or an adult. Their interests, their temperament, and their need… Read more ...