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Tutorial: Make a pair of kid’s pajama pants

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shares a tutorial for making a pair of kid’s pajama pants. Make them from flannel for warm, snuggly winter jammies. Or make them from a lighter weight cotton for summer weight jammies. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed flannel blanket

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Buzzmills shows how to make a soft flannel blanket trimmed out with pom pom. I think pom pom trim makes everything happy, especially when it’s brightly colored pom poms like the ones she used. Love!! Go to Buzzmills … Read more ...

Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage boxes

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a collapsible storage box from fabric. Wooden dowels inserted into the sides and top helps them keep their boxy shape. When they’re not being used, you can collapse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart shaped pockets

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a heart shaped pocket like the one she put on a dress she made for her niece. Details like this make cute accents for Valentine Day wear and for year round. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine chair back pocket

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make a fabric pocket. You can decorate it with hearts and make it a Valentine pocket to hang on the back of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Install a centered zipper

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If the thought of installing a zipper sends a cold wave of fear through you – or if (less dramatically) you find that avoid sewing projects that require installing a zipper, Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love Note Valentine Bunting

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make her Love Note Valentine Bunting. It’s made up of 14 fabric envelopes strung together to make a pretty banner to hang. The envelopes have button… Read more ...

Tutorial: Side seam vent

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a side vent for a long top or tunic. The They show it as a variation of their Simple Blouse Pattern, turning the basic blouse into hip length tunic. You… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pencil skirt peplum dress

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a pencil skirt peplum dress. It’s a classic look that you can sew up fairly easily using knit fabric. Her free pattern comes in two sizes – women’s size… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Three ways to hem around a corner

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing three ways to turn a hem around a corner. She shows how to make a simple corner, with first side of the corner folded down and ironed in place, and then the other. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic wallet with card pockets

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Sew and So shares a tutorial for making a fabric wallet. Inside the wallet are pockets (6 of them) to hold credit cards, ID, or maybe folded money. The edges are finished with contrast binding, and a tab… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fox and bear fleece boot liners

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

There is some serious cuteness going on with these fox and bear fleece boot liners! Their faces are peeking out from the top of the boots. And those ears! How cute are those ears! Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Alter a sewing pattern to fit a small waist and large hips

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If your waist is relatively small to the size your hips, you’ll find that most sewing patterns don’t fit you through the hip and waist area. Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shares a video tutorial showing how to alter a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork reverse applique heart pillow

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a tutorial for making this patchwork heart throw pillow. The big patchwork heart on the front is made with a reverse applique technique. It would make a nice Valentine’s Day decoration for your living room… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart and arrow coffee sleeve

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This month’s free coffee sleeve pattern at Crafty Staci is a heart with an arrow through it. It’s reversible so you can create the heart and arrow in two color schemes or styles with the one coffee sleeve. She embroidered… Read more ...