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Tutorial: Girl’s cupcake applique skirt

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making a this cute cupcake appliqued skirt for a girl. The skirt is gathered on to a drop waist, and the cupcake appliques are cut from a novelty… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sophia the Bunny softie

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a free pattern for making the cutest little bunny softie. Her name is Sophia and she is all kinds of huggable sweetness. Look at… Read more ...

Make Headbands With Fabric Scarps

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make a pretty headband out of your fabric scraps. A bit of elastic at the bottom will help them fit snug. They’re quick and easy to sew up. They’re cute left plain, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chic lunch tote

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this chic lunch tote. It holds a lunch but it carries like a purse. In fact, it’s a petite and simplified version of her Carnaby Carry All Bag (also a… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a continuous placket

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a continuous placket, like the one she used in the grown-up version of the Prepster Pullover she made. One strip of fabric will bind both edges of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced zig zag pillow cover

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this pieced zig zag pillow cover. She used a cute heart print to give it a Valentine’s day theme, but you can make it in any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s refashioned sweater dress

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Caila from Caila Made refashioned a clearance sale sweater to make this gorgeous Christmas dress for her daughter. The sequined polka dots are perfect for a dressy dress! A women’s size small was big enough to give her the length … Read more ...

Free pattern: Charlie Sweatshirt for babies

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her week of free patterns with her Charlie Sweatshirt. It has a squared off neck, but the banding overlaps to make it high V. And the little elbow patches are so cute!! The pattern … Read more ...

Free pattern: Bow boot wraps

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial over at Babylock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog for making these super cute boot bow wraps. They’re a fun way to add a little something extra to a pair of boots or high top… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy window valance

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she put together this easy valance for her window. The sewing is just straight seams and it can be made to fit any size of window. It’s a quick way to add a spot… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband

Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern for making a fleece ear warmer headband. It’s quick to put together can be embellished to your liking with fleece bows, fabric flowers, buttons and more. Or, skip the embellishment and wear it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double-layer handkerchief hem t-shirt dress

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this double-layer handkerchief hem t-shirt dress. It’s quick to put together, using a t-shirt for the bodice and big squares of fabric for the skirt. She says it can… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to clean and oil your fabric scissors

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: How to clean and oil your scissors

So you do proper maintenance on your sewing machine, oiling and cleaning it regularly. But do you oil and clean your fabric scissors

? They need proper maintenance, too – especially if you’ve invested in a good pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10 minute fleece bandana scarf

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This fleece bandana scarf is super easy to make! And fast, too. All you need is 10 minutes and a 20″ x 20″ square of fleece to make one. Kilee from ONE Little MOMMA guest blogs Brassy Apple with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible quilted Valentine mini tote

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Molly from Craft Ideas Weekly shares a tutorial on The Sewing Loft showing how to make this cute quilted mini tote for Valentine’s Day. The heart motifs are cute for Valentines, but it could also work for year-round gift giving,… Read more ...