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Tutorial: Scrapbusting mason jar wraps

June 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These mason jar wraps are both cute and practical, AND they’re also a scrapbusting project! Sew4Home shows how to make them. The fabric wraps are embellished with strips of scrap fabric. They have Velcro at the ends for easy on,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sleeveless maxi dress refashioned to shorter dress with sleeves

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she refashioned a sleeveless maxi dress to a shorter dress with a high low hem and three quarter sleeves. The fabric she cuts off the hem is used to make the sleeves that she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tribal print and faux leather backpack

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from The Felted Fox shares a tutorial showing how she made this cool tribal print and faux leather backpack. The tribal print fabric came from a pillow she got on some earlier travels, but you could use any home… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim and stars pillow cover

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars. The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size. A hidden zipper in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stars and Stripes wristlet

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jonie from Knot So Normal shares a tutorial for making her Stars and Stripes wristlet. The small zippered pouch is just big enough to hold a phone and other small essentials for a day out and about, perhaps to watch… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 4th of July star table runner and placemats

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Everyday Art shares a tutorial showing how she made this star table runner for 4th of July. It’s not just a table runner, though. The stars are attached end to end with buttons, but unbutton them and you… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15 minute sewing machine cover

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

When your sewing machine is not in use, you really should keep it covered so dust doesn’t settle into its parts. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a cover for your sewing machine in just… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric scrap greeting cards

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a fun project for using up your smallest fabric scraps. She used them to make cute greeting cards. There’s no sewing required, and they’re super fast to make. You could make a stack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a vented sleeve band to a shirt

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Maris from Sew Maris shows how to add a vented sleeve band to a shirt. It’s a smart detail that also happens to be great solution when a pattern ends up with sleeves shorter than you thought they would be. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated purse

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this cute pleated purse for a little girl. It can be made from a fat quarter of fabric, plus fabric for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Super easy open side suede sunglass case

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Super easy open side suede sunglass case

Ginnie from Hello Little Home shares a free pattern to make this wrap around suede sunglass case, with almost no sewing required. It’s a super fast, super easy project. The case is left open on the sides, with a long… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute kids bean bag chair

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This kids bean bag chair is the perfect reading nook! Hayley from Project Nursery shows how you can make one in just 30 minutes. Seriously! It’s made with just two pieces of fabric, one zipper, and a handful of simple… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to sew a lanyard

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a lanyard to keep your keys or work ID always at the ready. It’s an easy project, well suited for beginners. You can also download… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Got Back Leggings designed for cloth diapered babies

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lauren Dahl from Selvage Designs and Baste+Gather shares a free pattern for her Baby Got Back baby leggings. She designed this pattern to accommodate the cloth diapers her daughter wore when she was a baby. They have a higher rise… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy knit sundress with a lining

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

There are tons of beautiful knits available that would be perfect for summer dresses, except for one thing – they’re too thin. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make an easy knit sundress with a lining so … Read more ...