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Free pattern: Mini witch hat for a headband or a doll

October 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Creating Kids Couture shares a free pattern for making a mini felt witch hat.  Put it on a headband to make a super cute Halloween hair accessory.  It also happens to be just the right size for an 18″ doll.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece picnic blanket that folds to a tote

August 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This picnic blanket folds up into a tote so it’s easy to take with you to the park!  Tovah from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one.  The blanket is made from a soft fleece… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids adventure bag that can be worn 3 ways

August 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a kids’ adventure bag.  It’s a small bag on a long strap and can be worn three ways – cross body, around the waist fanny pack style, or wrapped around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric party hats with pom poms

August 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s not a birthday party without the hats.  Make them extra cute by making them yourself!  Kerri from How Does She? shows how you can  make fabric party hats with yarn pom pom toppers.  They’re super easy to make and… Read more ...

Tips for sewing soft toys that will stand up to kids’ play

August 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kids love stuffed animals and soft toys, and the ones you make for them will be extra special.  Mayra from So Sew Easy gives some tips for sewing soft toys for kids.  She gives advice for thread, stitches, and stuffing… Read more ...

What you need to know about thread weight

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Let’s talk about weight.  Thread weight, that is.  Using the correct weight of thread does make a difference in your sewing project!  Heather from The Sewing Loft  sheds some light on thread weight.  She tells what those numbers mean and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knotted baby hat

July 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Knotted baby hats are the cutest!!  The little knotted hats are easy to make from knit fabric.  Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern at Gugu Guru for making one.  Her free pattern will fit a baby 0-2/3… Read more ...

In a creative slump? Here’s what to do.

July 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sewing runs on creativity.  There’s nothing like a burst of creative energy to get you busy at your sewing machine.  But sometimes our creativity runs low.  Luckily, that’s usually just a temporary thing and you’ll be back in full creative… Read more ...

What to do when your sewing machine thread snarls

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

threadbunchesYour sewing machine is rockin’ along and making something fabulous… and then your thread snarls.  Nooooooo!!!!  Rae Lynn from Itchin’ For Some Stitchin’ has a post that tells the most common reasons your thread snarls and what you can do… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fast fat quarter bonnet

June 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This fabric bonnet is such a pretty accessory for a little girl’s summertime outfit!  Raeanne from BeforeNAfterDesigns shares a free pattern for this summertime bonnet at Create Kids Couture.  You can make it from just a fat quarter of fabric… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Reversible School Yard Sun Hat

May 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Keep the harsh summer sun off of their tender young faces with this reversible fabric sun hat.  It’s called the Schoolyard Sun Hat, and it’s a free sewing pattern from Red Brolly.  The fabric hat can be easily tucked into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute fabric visor from an inexpensive ball cap

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How did Jess from The Sewing Rabbit create such a perfect bill for this visor she made?  She didn’t.  She repurposed it from an inexpensive ball cap, and then sewed a bright fabric band to it to create a summery… Read more ...

Tutorial: Key fob that also holds a pack of gum

April 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wren from The Inspired Wren created this extended key fob to help make sure that her keys and a pack of gum are always within easy reach in her purse.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  The gum holder portion… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy baby hat from knit fabric

April 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral and Co. shares a free pattern for making a baby hat from knit fabric.  They’re so cute and so easy to make.  It fits snug around the head and has a cuff that can be worn down… Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Leprechaun St Patrick’s top hat and a mini top hat headband

March 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a couple of tutorials for St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun top hats.  She has a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how to make a felt top hat, and one on her… Read more ...
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