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Singer 160 with vintage styling, now available at JoAnn Fabrics

March 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Oooh, oooh, I’ve got some sewing machine news for you! The Singer 160 is now available in JoAnn Fabric stores. The Singer 160 is a limited edition machine, created to celebrate 160 years of Singer sewing machines. The Singer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby’s bubble romper

March 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bubble romper for baby. It’s a sleeveless romper with long legs – perfect for spring and summer weather! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bike satchel with water bottle pockets

March 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

MadeByMarzipan shows how you can make this awesome bike satchel. It hangs from the handlebars and has a pocket on either side, big enough to hold a bottle of water. A snap on the foldover flap helps keep your items… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro-inspired baby turban

March 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land recently shared photos of a retro-inspired turban she made for her baby girl. Now she’s back with a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s quick to make and oh, so cute. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew hair scrunchie

March 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mairuru from Siesta shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hair scrunchie, no sewing required. It’s made from squares of fleece fabric and a bit of elastic. I think you could probably also use knit fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace overlay top

March 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Hannah from Blackberry Grove shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome top with a lace overlay. The under layer is made from a repurposed black tank, but you could also use knit yardage for this. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintucked summer top

March 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this summer top with pintuck detailing at the neck. The design is inspired by a similar top from J. Crew, but her version uses stretch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Custom printed labels for your sewing projects

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A handmade garment or purse (or other project) is something to be proud of, and a custom label lets everyone know who made it. Shelley from Shelley Made used Spoonflower to create a set of custom printed labels she can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern fold-over makeup pouch or clutch purse

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial at That Morris Family showing how to make this foldover pouch. It would work as a make-up or a basic clutch purse. The simple lines give it a modern edge, and also show off a… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Swimsuit for a little girl

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ruby fromZaaberryshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a little girl’s swimsuit. If you’re wanting to try your hand at making swimwear, a little girl’s suit is a good place to start. Their little bodies don’t… Read more ...

Free pattern: Basic pants for an 18″ doll

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a basic pair of pants for an 18″ doll. The basic pants pattern is so versatile! You can make them as dolly PJs or everyday summer pants. Add some ruffles… Read more ...

Tutorial: Installing a lapped zipper

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lavender from ThreadSquare shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a lapped zipper. Ohhh, I am so loving this tutorial! This has always seemed so complicated, but her instructions and photos make it seem so doable now! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cotton gauze swaddle blankets

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a gauzey swaddling blanket. If you live in a warm climate, then a lightweight breathable fabric makes sense for when you’re wrapping baby up snug-tight. If you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled capri leggings

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs made the cutest pair of ruffled capri leggings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her tutorial shows how to trace around a pair of leggings that fit to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glittered Peter Pan collar

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been seeing lots of Peter Pan collars on clothes lately. And lots of glitter. Refinery29 combines the two with a tutorial telling how to make a glittered Peter Pan collar. Oh my! There’s no sewing required to complete this… Read more ...