“Inchies” Just when you thought you could toss out those teensy scraps, along comes a little idea to use them up. (“Waste not/Want not”) Cut your scraps into 1 ½” squares making sure you have a front and a back.… Read more ...

Recycled Leftovers Part 2 Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets. Sweaters ·         Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That expensive… Read more ...

Recycled Leftovers Part 1 Even if you don’t have extensive sewing experience, you can turn some of those buried relics in the back of your closet into treasures in the front. When I finally purged the bowels of the storage… Read more ...

Lots of items to bid on here! Here is a link that was sent to me for fabric and notions to bid on. I now just have to stop looking there and start using my own stash! argh, too much… Read more ...

  I get together with friends and having to balance my iron on top of something as I try to get it home has always been a challenge. Of course, if I was organized, I would  stop sewing a few… Read more ...

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The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007 For a limited time, Sew News readers may order McCall�s 5480 FREE (you… Read more ...

These can be made for any size bottle you may have, just adjust the cutting size.   Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles
Debbie Colgrove
7/7/04 Bring your own beverage to parades and community events and keep them cold.… Read more ...

Child’s Drawstring Backpack This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack… Read more ...

Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give! Special Offer
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McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007 For a limited… Read more ...

Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and… Read more ...

Nothing beats a hot cup of tea for an excuse to take a break from the busyness of life. Here is a great sewing project that uses up scraps. I have made these for craft and fundraising sales but filled… Read more ...