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Make a water bottle holder from old pants – Upcycled sewing tutorial

July 19, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Upcycle an old pair of pants into a water bottle holder! Heather at Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how to make this clever upcycled water bottle holder. You can even reuse the hem to save some… Read more ...

Round Pencil Case – Free Sewing Pattern

July 18, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Round Pencil Pouch - Free Sewing Pattern

Debbie at Folk Art Factory shows how you can create this round pencil case that’s perfect for school or around the house. I love to use a case like this for all of my colored pencils! Her round pencil case … Read more ...

Fabric applique hair clip holder – DIY sewing tutorial

July 18, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Use your fabric scraps to create a hair clip organizer with a cute applique design! La Creative Mama shows how you can make this project for a girls room. She has an applique pattern you can use to create a… Read more ...

Upcycle your old jeans into shorts or capris

July 17, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kids are notorious for wearing holes in the knees of their pants and outgrowing the length before they outgrow the waist. Why throw away pants that can get more use? This tutorial by Brooke Starts Sewing helps you get the… Read more ...

When, why, and how to prewash your fabric before sewing

July 17, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How, when, and why to prewash your fabric before sewing

It’s an ongoing debate: Should you pre-wash your fabrics before sewing? Some people do, some people don’t. Beginner Sewing Projects delves into this topic with post that talks about when, why,and how to prewash your fabric. It’s a good read… Read more ...

Simple Elastic Waist Skirt Easy Sewing Tutorial

July 16, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A simple elastic waist skirt is easy to sew and you can make one in any size, kids to adults, based on a few easy measurements. You can sew one in just 20-30 minutes! Or, if you’re teaching a child… Read more ...

20-minute Kids Face Mask Free Sewing Pattern

July 16, 2020 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Rae Gun Ramblings has a free pattern for sewing a face mask for kids. She designed the mask to be comfortable and easy for kids to wear, as well as quick to sew. You can make one in just 20… Read more ...

Easy to Make Library Bag – DIY Sewing Tutorial

July 16, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Trips to the library break the boredom of summer days, and help keep kids reading and learning even when they’re not in school. Pam at Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew this easy library bag… Read more ...

Eco Printing on Fabric With Natural Dyes

July 15, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can create subtle and beautiful designs on fabric using natural dyes. La Creative Mama shows how to eco print on fabric using leaves and flowers. She uses an iron water solution to transfer the shapes of the leaves on… Read more ...

Easy drawstring backpack for sports gear – DIY sewing tutorial

July 15, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew up an easy drawstring backpack with this DIY sewing tutorial, free pattern, and a step by step video. This DIY drawstring backpack will get your kids through soccer season with pockets to hold your water bottle, shin guards, and… Read more ...

How to make splash balls – DIY sewing tutorial

July 15, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Making playing in the pool or yard sprinkler more fun with these DIY splash balls! You can sew up a bunch and use them like water balloons for a good old fashioned water balloon fight. Heather and Heather Handmade shows… Read more ...

Women’s Dressy Shorts Free Sewing Pattern

July 14, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These women’s dressy shorts are perfect for dressing up on a summer day! Or, make them from a heavier fabric and they’re super cute for fall. The shorts are shaped with pleats at the front (for ease of movement) and… Read more ...

Upcycled Dishtowel Pillow – DIY Sewing Tutorial

July 14, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This is a simple idea that most anyone can do, yet it is so cute! Wendy from My French Twist shows how to make a pillow from a kitchen towel. It’s a perfect way to make a personalized gift! It’s… Read more ...

Easy Elastic Waist Barbie Skirt

July 13, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This elastic waist Barbie skirt only requires a 6″ piece of fabric and three seams. It comes together in minutes and is a fun project to create with your kids. DIY Barbie Blog has an easy tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

DIY Webbing Belt Tutorial

July 13, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Webbing belts are so versatile! You can wear them as traditional belts, of course. But you can also use a webbing belt to carry a hip pouch (or we used to call them, a fanny pack). And you can even… Read more ...