Fabric – Page 9

Tutorial: Make this versatile wrap scarf in just 15 minutes

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This shibori scarf can be worn as a light wrap, a swimsuit coverup, even an infinity scarf! Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make one. All you need is a little over a yard of lightweight jersey knit fabric… Read more ...

Free pattern: Faviola summer dress

June 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mayra at So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Faviola summer dress. It’s made from a jersey knit and has a mid-length skirt and elbow-length sleeves with a flounce. It’s comfortable enough for errand running, but dressy enough… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho fringe necklace from knit scraps or old t-shirts

June 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun way to use up your scraps of knit fabric! Holli from Hello Holli shares a tutorial at Petit a Petit + Family shows how you can make a Boho fringe necklace. The whole thing is made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fringe linen napkins

June 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about using cloth napkins. They just feel nicer – and set a prettier table – than paper napkins. And they’re better for the environment, too. Eden from Sugar and Charm shows how you can make a set of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen summer sundress

June 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a linen sundress for summer. I think it would also be nice out of a knit fabric. You can make it in any size. She shows show… Read more ...

5 tips for buying fabric online

June 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Now that the fabric store closest to my house has closed, I’m finding myself drawn more and more to buying my supplies online. I love the convenience but I miss being able to see and touch the fabric before purchasing. … Read more ...

Too much fabric? Ideas for reducing your fabric stash

May 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Contrary to all those memes floating around in internet-land, it is entirely possible to have too much fabric. When you’ve got so much fabric that you can’t keep it organized or it becomes a hindrance to your creativity, then it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew plopping towel for frizz-free curly hair

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Curly hair girls, this post is for you. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can use a plopping towel to let your hair dry all scrunched up to keep it from frizzing. It’s super easy… Read more ...

Listen to Vickie Howell’s podcast with Spoonflower’s Stephen Fraser

April 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Spoonflower opened up a world of design possibilities for sewists, quilters, and crafters. With their custom printed fabric, we can have exactly the fabric our project requires (or really really wants). Stephen Fraser, co-founder of Spoonflower, is the guest for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple but elegant linen pot holders

March 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These linen pot holders are simple but elegant. Caitlin from The Merrythought shares a tutorial for making them. She uses 100% cotton batting to insulate but you could also use Insul-Brite if you had some scraps of that laying around. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a scuba knit raglan sleeve tee

March 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Scuba fabric is all the rage right now. Have you tried sewing with it yet? I haven’t had a chance to but it’s something I want to try. Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics shows how you can use scuba fabric… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing sequin fabric

March 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sequin fabric is so pretty and so sparkly – and so difficult to work with! But sometimes what you really need (or perhaps really really want) is that sparkly sequin fabric. You can sew it on a regular sewing machine. … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to fold your fabric into perfect stacks

February 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about stacks of folded fabric that gets my creative juices flowing. All the colors and patterns, the crafty potential just waiting to be tapped. The perfect stacks don’t happen by accident. You’ve got to fold all those fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Japanese Knock-Off Linen Tote

February 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making her Japanese Knock-Off Linen Tote. This bag is all kinds of gorgeous and wonderful and I think I need to make one. It’s reversible, with one side made from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy infinity scarf

February 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make this easy infinity scarf. She used a lace fabric for a soft romantic feel, but you can use any lightweight fabric. A lightweight jersey knit would also be nice for… Read more ...