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DIY sewing tutorial: Reusable unpaper towels

March 25, 2020 by Anne Weaver

There’s no doubt that paper towels are convenient. But it doesn’t take long to go through a roll of towels, and all those paper towels end up in the trash. A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make UNpaper towels. … Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Shirred blouse

March 24, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Sew a lovely bloused with a shirred bodice and sleeves! Sew, Jahit has a tutorial showing how to do it, and she includes free sewing patterns you can use. She also includes instructions for how to draft your own pattern,… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Reusable period pads

March 23, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Little House Living has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can make your own reusable period pads. This is great if you’re wanting to reduce your own usage of one-time-use paper products, or perhaps want to help out girls… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Fabric face mask

March 22, 2020 by Anne Weaver

As PPE (personal protective equipment) supplies necessary for fighting covid-19 are running low, some medical facilities are asking for home sewists to create fabric face masks. Kim at Sweet Red Poppy has a DIY sewing tutorial for a face mask… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Easy throw pillow

March 21, 2020 by Anne Weaver

It’s easy to sew a pillow (or two, or three) to match your decor. Susan at Organized 31 has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. She made this pillow to match her daughter’s bedding set. It took her just 15… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Marble maze fidget toy

March 20, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Make a fun fidget toy to keep your kids’ or your own hands busy and your mind relaxed! This DIY marble maze tutorial by AppleGreen Cottage comes with a free template. This quiet fidget toy is easy to make from… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Sewing machine cover

March 19, 2020 by Anne Weaver

A sewing machine cover will keep your sewing machine free of dust between sewing sessions. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to make a sewing machine cover. There are plenty of pockets to hold… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Bunny ear headband in 2 sizes

March 18, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion has a free sewing pattern you can use to create these cute bunny ear headbands. These plush headbands are made with elastic in them so they’re comfortable while also fitting snug to stay on. The free sewing pattern… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Felt wombat softie for kids to sew

March 17, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Trixi at Coloured Buttons makes the cutest felt softie patterns for kids to sew! This little wombat would be a fun project to make! She designed it with beginner and kid sewists in mind, so you can get all the… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Adorable strawberry pincushion

March 16, 2020 by Anne Weaver

This strawberry pincushion might very well be the cutest way to store your pins! Vanessa at Tried & True has a tutorial showing how you can make it. The strawberries are easily all made from felt with just a… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Blanket stitch

March 15, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Make pretty edging on your sewn projects with the blanket stitch! Lisa at Cucicucicoo shows how you can make this useful embroidery stitch. Video and photo tutorials show how to sew for this useful hand embroidery stitch on a straight… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Easy Elsa dress refashion

March 14, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Heather at Heather Handmade created this Elsa dress for her daughter, using a t-shirt and a blue dress. She has a tutorial showing how she made it. The great thing about this dress-up outfit is that it’s comfortable enough to… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric Easter ornament

March 13, 2020 by Anne Weaver

DIY sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric Easter egg ornament

Perfect for an Easter tree or some pretty spring branches from the garden, these scrap fabric ornaments are fast and easy to make. In addition, they are a great way to use up those leftover scraps you may have from… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Vintage sheet pajama pants

March 12, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a pair of pajama pants from a vintage sheet. And she’s got a free sewing pattern you can use to make them! The vintage sheets have a nice look for… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Make a dress from men’s shirts

March 11, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Three men’s shirts become one cute dress with this clever refashion by Heather Handmade. She has a tutorial showing how she made it. You can use matching shirts or coordinating shirts for more of a color blocked effect. Go to … Read more ...