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Tutorial: Szoke inspired fringe bag

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The colorful fringe on this bucket bag is inspired by the art of Gabor Miklos Szoke. Andreia from In a Manner of Sewing guest blogs at Petit a Petit + Family showing how you can make one. The thick fringe… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lace cut out sweatshirt

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video showing how you can make this trendy lace cut out sweatshirt. She creates a diagonal line across the sweatshirt and sleeves which I think is striking, but you can place your cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hockey jersey sweatshirt refashion

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can refashion a sweatshirt into a hockey jersey. She widens the neckline and gives it a lace-up placket. She also reworks the hems of the sleeves and waist by removing the cuffs so… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to fold your fabric stash

January 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Your fabric stash will look so much nicer – and be more accessible – if you take the time to fold your fabric. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial telling how to do it, plus she gives some links… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dolly and Me Ruffled Scarf

November 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kyla from Funky Polkadot Giraffe shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make ruffled scarf for a child and her doll. All you need to make it are some jersey knit and some elastic thread. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and crochet cocktail napkins

November 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lynn from Nourish and Nestle shows how you can make a set of linen cocktail napkins, finished beautifully with crochet around the edges. Her tutorial shows how to miter the corners when you turn under the raw edges. 1/2 yard… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed linen napkins

November 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We might use mismatched plates and ratty napkins for our every day meals, but for Thanksgiving and other family gatherings it’s nice to set a pretty table. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a set of lovely… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Linen and leather little girl’s dress

November 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make this linen and leather dress for a little girl. Most of the dress is made from linen, with a button yoke made from leather (or faux leather). There are also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rust printing on fabric

November 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Carolynn from Indigo Stitches shows how you can use rusty metal hardware to create cool prints on a piece of fabric. You can arrange washers, nails, chain, and other hardware to create a custom designs. The look is primitive and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Long hooded cloak

October 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cloaks and capes add mystery and drama to Halloween costumes, not to mention an extra layer of warmth in case it turns cold. Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make a long hooded cloak. It’ll work for a… Read more ...

Selvages and how to read them

August 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Used to be, fabric selvages were just trimmed off and tossed in the trash. Now, people save those selvages and piece them together to make beautiful but labor intensive projects. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a couple of posts… Read more ...

Tutorial: Page Pockets bookmarks from damaged vintage linens

July 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she makes Page Pocket embroidered bookmarks out of damaged vintage linens. It’s a lovely way to make use of damaged linens that would otherwise go unused or, even worse, get thrown away. If you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy ruched linen maxi dress

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This linen maxi dress is made for summer! It’s an easy to wear one piece outfit. All you need to look pulled together is a pair of cute sandals and an eyecatching necklace. Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Metallic reverse stencil leaf print pillowcases

June 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I am totally diggin’ on these metallic reverse stenciled leaf print pillows made by Aunt Peaches. She shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she created them. There’s no sewing required. They’re purchased pillowcases made over… Read more ...

Tips for shopping for leather online

June 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Leather is a hot sewing trend right now. Leather bags, leather accessories, even leather in home decor. Leather can be difficult to find locally, but there are plenty of online sources. Jodi from Sew Fearless shares some tips for shopping… Read more ...