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Tutorial: Strapless ruffle shirt t-shirt refashion

May 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how a couple of t-shirts can become this strapless ruffled shirt. It’s a blousy strapless top with a ruffle at the top and at the bottom. It takes just some simple cuts and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: No sew bean bags

May 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jen Chesnick from Say Chez shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these bean bags, quick and easy and with no sewing required. She made a set of 6 in just 30 minutes. If you… Read more ...

10 uses for twill tape in your sewing projects

May 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Craftstorming shares her 10 favorite uses for twill tape in her sewing projects. Some are more traditional uses, like reinforcing seams. But with the wide range of colors and sizes available now, you can also put twill tape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maria peplum dress set

May 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Maria Dress. The Maria Dress is actually two separate pieces – a fitted peplum top and a pencil skirt. Worn together, they make a smart dress. They can… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Toddler summer dress tankini swimsuit

May 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Toddler summer dress tankini swimsuit

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a toddler’s tankini bathing suit. It’s actually an adaptation of her summer baby dress, and it retains the look and feel of a summer dress. It has a gathered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lip balm holder key ring

May 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shaunte at Crafts Unleashed shows how you can make a lip balm

holder that hangs from a key ring. You can indeed hang it from a keychain but I like her idea of attaching it to a kid’s backpack so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias tape flip flops

May 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial on eHow showing how to use bias tape to cute up a pair of discount flip flops. It’s a quick, easy project. She replaces the plastic straps with ones made from printed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shredded t-shirt sleeves

May 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

How cool are the shredded sleeves on this t-shirt dress! The loose, lacy sleeves have an ethereal effect. Gina Michele shares a video tutorial showing how she did it. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require any special tools, though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved top sunglass case

May 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I’ve learned to keep a pair of sunglasses with me when I’m out running around on summer days. But when they’re not on my head, they’re in my purse getting scratched. Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Americana fringed star pillow

May 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to make her Americana Star Fringe Pillow. It’s a simple white pillow with red piping and an oversized star applique from a dark denim. With some clipping, the raw edges make a pretty… Read more ...

Free pattern: Everyday Skirt, Take 2

May 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Everyday Skirt, Take 2. It’s a knee length A-line skirt with a comfortable yoga waistband. I think I could live in a skirt like this all summer long! Her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make tie dye curtains from queen size sheets

May 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These tie dye curtains that Angie from Country Chic Cottage made are so awesome for a teen or tween’s room! She shares a tutorial showing how made them from a plain white queen sized bedsheet. One sheet will give enough… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Color block knotted headband

May 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele shows how to make this color block knotted headband. It’ll be your secret weapon for awesome hair even in the hot humid summer days just around the corner. You can make one out of three rectangles of jersey… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 1-hour kimono cardigan

May 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Xuan from Peabrain DIY shows how to make a kimono cardigan. It’s a quick project to make, one you can do in just an hour, with just a couple of seams plus hemming the edges. It’s beautiful in a sheer,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt

May 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt. There are three tiers in all, plus a ruffle around the bottom. All are made with a patchwork of fabric squares. The measurements she gives… Read more ...