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Tutorial: How to repair small holes in knit fabric

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues by Agy shows how you can repair small holes in jersey knit fabrics.  You know, those tiny holes that pop up at places where the fabric gets extra wear –  at the corners of pockets, in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tasseled chiffon scarf

October 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make this lovely tasseled chiffon scarf. You can find chiffon in a wide range of colors prints.  You could also use a lightweight jersey knit.  The black & white geometric they used has personality but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen & rayon quilted and fringed throw

October 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a luxurious linen & rayon quilted and fringed throw.  It’ll keep the chill off when you snuggle down on the couch watching movies or reading books on the cooler autumn nights.  It’s made with… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY waxed canvas

September 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

When Sara from Radiant Home Studio made this waxed canvas messenger bag, she couldn’t find the waxed canvas in a style she liked.  So, she made her own.  And then she wrote up a tutorial telling how she did it. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY lace kaftan

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a gorgeous lace kaftan.  It would make a beautiful swim cover-up or loungewear.  This is an easy sewing project, using only straight seams.  If you can’t find a lace fabric you… Read more ...

Lingerie supplies shopping guide

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Just the other day, a friend asked me if I’d considered making my own bras.  Her question came after my 10-minute rant about how larger retailers rarely carry bras in my size.  My response was that finding the materials suitable… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls Lacey-Love batwing sweater or dress

August 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shares a free pattern for her Lacey-Love batwing sweater/dress for little girls.  In its shorter version, it’s a simple pullover sweater.  But made longer, it’s a cute dress.  It’s a super easy pattern to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and button flower corsages

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

linenflowerMinki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial showing how she made these pretty linen and button flower corsages.  The corsage is made from gathered fabric petals, with a cute  button for a center and a loop of ribbon for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddlers linen bloomer shorts

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

linen-bloomer-shortsOlu from Needle and Ted guest blogs at Serger Pepper with a free pattern for these adorable linen bloomer shorts.  They’re easy to sew, using just two pieces of fabric – a front and a back.  The waistband is made… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable yards to inches conversion chart

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Imperial measurements don’t make it easy for us to convert between measurements on the fly. Figuring the number of inches in  5/8 yard doesn’t exactly lend itself ot math in your head.  KZ from Kzjo Studio saves you the headache… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach Goddess Maxi

July 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This is the Beach Goddess Maxi that Rae from Made By Rae created from some gorgeous cotton rayon challis.  It’s super easy to make, using elastic thread shirring to create the stretchy strapless bodice.  (Straps are an easy addition, if… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny Tunic with peplum

May 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Tiny Tunic with peplumJen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Tiny Tunic with a peplum.  The peplum is a variation on her original Tiny Tunic (free pattern here).  Neither the jersey knit bodice or the quilting cotton skirt require… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew wrap mini skirt

May 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: No-sew wrap mini skirtYou can make this wrap mini skirt without sewing a stitch.  Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial at Witchery showing how to twist and wrap a jersey knit scarf to make a stylish mini skirt.  Jersey… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Color block knotted headband

May 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Color block knotted headbandGina Michele shows how to make this color block knotted headband.  It’ll be your secret weapon for awesome hair even in the hot humid summer days just around the corner.  You can make one out of three rectangles of jersey… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy maxi dress from a jersey knit sheet

May 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy maxi dress from a jersey knit sheetLisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet.  Knit sheets are a great source of inexpensive yardage, especially if you can find them on sale.  If… Read more ...
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