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Tutorial: Super simple reusable snack bags

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Several ways to sew a ruffle

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows several ways to sew a ruffle. She shows how to make them using basting stitches (one row or two) and pulling the gathers by hand. She also shows how to make them using a special… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lightweight knit receiving blanket with contrast binding

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a receiving blanket from knit fabric. It’s a lightweight blanket, made from a single layer of knit fabric. Bright binding adds a punch of color. The rounded corners are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple reversible placemat

March 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a simple reversible placemat you can use to freshen up your spring table. They’re super fast to make when you use double-sided quilted fabric. You can make 4 placemats from a yard of… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Minky crocodile softie

March 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home for a free pattern for making this super cute stuffed crocodile. Look at all his sharp teeth! Luckily, they’re not sharp at all and this guy is totally huggable. He’s made from a soft Minky dot… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered cuff bracelet

March 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deanna from Sew McCool shows how to make this pretty fabric covered cuff. She uses a purchased cuff blank and sews a fabric covering for it. It takes very little fabric, making this a fun scrap pin project. You can… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on denim and cutting jeans pattern pieces

March 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Do you dream of sewing your own jeans? A pair of jeans made to fit your body. Melissa from Melly Sews and Sabra from Sew a Straight Line have teamed up to bring you I Dream of Jean-ie series that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sequin St. Patrick’s Day outfit for little girls

March 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shows how she created this sparkly sequined St. Patrick’s Day outfit for her young daughter. It’s a sequin trimmed onesie paired with a layered skirt made from the same sparkle fabric. It’s a little late… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Kid Sized School Lunch Bag

March 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ruby fromZaaberry shows how to make a kid sized school lunch bag. A zippered top keeps everything inside, an important feature if you’ve ever seen how kids toss around their lunch sacks on the way to school. It’s insulated… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bird baby mobile, no sewing required

March 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a free pattern for making this bird mobile for a baby’s room, no sewing required. She used felt to make the birdies and assembled it with hot glue. If you have a sewing machine,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern faux chenille pillow

March 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I’ve always thought of faux chenille as done up in soft, romantic shades, either for a vintage-y cottage look or for a baby room. But Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun does faux chenille in bright colors and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phus Phus Skirt with a flat front waistband and elastic back

March 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Preethi from WIDI shows how to make her Phus Phus Skirt, a gathered skirt with a flat waistband in the front and an elastic casing waistband in the back. The stretchy back waistband makes it easy to put on and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover

March 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Josie from Sew For Soul shows how to make this cute fabric notepad cover. Her cutting dimensions will make a cover for an A7 sized notepad (roughly 3″ x 4″). You can easily change up the dimensions to make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Canvas Bucket Tote

March 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make their Canvas Bucket Tote. It’s a roomy bag, measuring in at 12″ wide x 14″ high x 6″ deep. An adjustable strap can be lengthened to carry the bag cross body, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy reversible fabric napkins

March 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how you can make a reversible fabric napkin. They’re super quick to sew up because there’s no need to hem the squares. By making them reversible, the raw edges get turned to the inside between… Read more ...