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Sequin Fabric Sewing Inspiration and Tips

April 8, 2024 by Anne Weaver

Sequin fabrics. They look so shiny and pretty wrapped around the bolts in the fabric store. They call to you, oh the pretty things you can sew from me! But sewing with sequin fabric is a lot different than sewing… Read more ...

9 Ways to Sew a Laptop Sleeve

March 24, 2024 by Anne Weaver

A handmade laptop sleeve is one of those sewing projects that is genuinely useful, which always makes me feel a little more justified about dipping into the fabric stash. Whether you’re protecting a work laptop, a school device, a tablet,… Read more ...

Find Out How To Sew Your Own Slipcovers

March 12, 2024 by Anne Weaver

Give a whole new look to a favorite couch or chair with a slipcover! Or maybe your upholstery is showing signs of wear from years of kids or pets – or both! Life is hard on upholstered furniture! Slipcovers are… Read more ...

12 Cute Easter Decor Sewing Tutorials

March 8, 2024 by Anne Weaver

With the winter gone and spring on the way, it’s always fun to decorate the house for Easter. Maybe you’ve even done some spring cleaning to get the house fresh and ready for a new season. Bunnies and flowers and… Read more ...

11 Shamrock Sewing Tutorials for St. Patrick’s Day

February 27, 2024 by Anne Weaver

St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon! Get into the spirit (and maybe keep yourself from getting pinched) with shamrock accessories or home décor! We’ve rounded up 11 sewing projects that feature shamrocks you can sew from fabric. They’re all quick… Read more ...

9 Ways to Sew a Bag from Upcycled Sweaters

February 13, 2024 by Anne Weaver

An old unloved sweater can be a great starting point for a pretty new bag for yourself! The texture of the sweater fabric is perfect for a winter bag. And if you don’t have an old holey sweater lurking in… Read more ...

9 Ways to DIY a Valentine’s Day Shirt or Sweater

January 30, 2024 by Anne Weaver

Valentine’s Day sewing doesn’t have to mean starting a whole new outfit from scratch. Sometimes the cutest projects begin with a plain t-shirt, a cozy sweatshirt, or that sweater sitting in the wardrobe waiting for a little love. These DIY… Read more ...

13 Valentine Mug Rugs to Sew For Gifts

January 12, 2024 by Anne Weaver

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to pull out your prettiest fabric scraps and sew something small, sweet, and genuinely useful. These Valentine mug rug sewing patterns are a lovely way to make a handmade gift without committing to a… Read more ...

15 Snowman Sewing Projects for Christmas

December 19, 2023 by Anne Weaver

Snowmen make a fun and happy decoration for Christmas – and even for the month or two after! Those smiling snowmen faces all wrapped up in a scarf or hat just bring on the happy cozy vibes for your home. … Read more ...

Book Review: Knitted Christmas Stockings

December 1, 2023 by Anne Weaver

There’s something special about a Christmas stocking. I used the same stocking throughout my childhood, and when my daughter was born I made her a stocking that she has used every year. If you enjoy knitting, you can use your… Read more ...

15 Beautiful Christmas Tree Skirts To Sew

November 29, 2023 by Anne Weaver

A handmade Christmas tree skirt is one of those sewing projects that instantly makes the whole room feel more finished. It hides the tree stand, frames the presents beautifully, and gives your Christmas decor that lovely “yes, I made that”… Read more ...

13 Christmas Festive Advent Calendars You Can Sew

November 16, 2023 by Anne Weaver

A handmade advent calendar is one of those Christmas sewing projects that feels extra special, because it comes out year after year and becomes part of the family countdown. Much nicer than another flimsy cardboard calendar that gets tossed in… Read more ...

13 Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Sewing Ideas

November 1, 2023 by Anne Weaver

Thanksgiving dinner is never complete without a slice of pumpkin pie with a big dollop of whipped cream on top! It doesn’t matter how much you ate or how full your belly is, there’s always room for a slice (or… Read more ...

13 Awesome Halloween Cape Free Sewing Patterns

October 11, 2023 by Anne Weaver

Never underestimate the power of a cape to make an awesome Halloween costume! Witches, fairies, superheroes, villains, wizards, and princesses all wear capes. And really, most of the costume is the cape! Just add a nice hair accessory and a… Read more ...

15 Fall Home Decor Sewing Ideas

September 22, 2023 by Anne Weaver

Bring the cozy to your home with these beautiful fall sewing projects! Fall is here and that means pumpkin spice and all things nice, warm hues of orange and brown, and soft flannel fabrics. What’s not to love about that? … Read more ...