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Tutorial: Cafe curtains with fabric hanging loops and accent bands

June 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these café curtains with fabric hanging loops and contrast bands sewn across the top and bottom. They’d be so pretty hanging in a kitchen or dining nook! They’re made from three fabrics, which gives plenty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Foldable wood laundry hamper with removable fabric bag

June 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this wood laundry hamper with a removable fabric bag. A large fabric bag attaches to the wooden hamper frame by way of loops… Read more ...

Free pattern: City Chic Handbag

June 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her City Chic Handbag. It’s a small handbag with a rounded bottom and a removable chain strap. You can make one from just 1/4 yard each of outer fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make korker bows

June 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Korker bows are popular hair accessories for little girls or for spirit teams. You can buy them at boutiques, and spend a good amount of money doing so. Or, you can make them yourself. Jennifer from Eat Craft Sow shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew hair scrunchies

June 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

As a child of the 80s, I wore plenty of hair scrunchies in my day. And like all fashion trends, they’re back again. Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shows how you can make your own scrunchies. It turns out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric planter buckets

June 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make these fabric planter buckets. They’re made from two layers of twill (you could also use home dec weight canvas or duck), with thick rope and grommets for handles. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach towel swim cover up

June 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This swim cover up is perfect for trips to the pool or hanging out at the beach. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make one out of a couple of beach towels. It has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted cotton mini backpack

June 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make this cute mini backpack out of a quilted cotton. The quilted cotton is two sided and has plenty of body, so there’s no need to line it. (The seam allowances get… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s wrap skirt

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nienke from Pienkel shares a free pattern for making a girl’s wrap skirt. It’s a quick, easy project. The simple lines make this a good project to show off a favorite fabric. Her pattern makes a skirt in a girl’s… Read more ...

5 ways to use freezer paper in your sewing room

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Freezer paper is often overlooked in the sewing room, but it’s a versatile tool that can make your sewing projects easier and more precise. It’s a handy material that you can use in a variety of ways to enhance your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s hipster brief panties

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Have you tried making your own underwear yet? If not, do it and I promise you’ll be hooked! My homemade undies are waaay more comfortable and a much higher quality than the cheap stuff you buy at the discount store. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s halter ruffle flower sundress

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her very pretty Halter Style Ruffle Flower Sundress. An oversized ruffled flower covers most of the halter bodice. The bodice is made from a stretch knit, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood handle doily purse

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tamara from Etcetorize shows how she made this lace purse out of a giant doily. The doily she used was 36″ in diameter, which sounds like one that was used as a small table covering. The repurposed lace and the… Read more ...

25 sewing projects you can make from fat quarters

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I’m a sucker for fat quarters. For just a few dollars, you can take home a little slice of fabulous designer fabric. And another, and another, and another, till my basket is filled with these 18″ x 22″ treasures. But… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seat belt travel pillow

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These long skinny travel pillows by Rachael from Imagine Gnats are made for road trips. Made from a soft cuddly fur, they attach to a seat belt so you can catch a few Z’s while remaining strapped in your seat. … Read more ...