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Tutorial: Doll tutu that kids can make

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Girl. Inspired. shares a fun project that kids can make for their dolls. She shows how to make a simple tulle tutu. It would be a good project for a long summer day, when it’s too hot to… Read more ...

Tutorial: This Way – That Way Skirt for little girls

July 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little girls’ skirts can be worn front ways or backwards. Sabra from Sew a Straight Line calls them This Way or That Way skirts, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Side panels tie in the… Read more ...

9 things sewists do that nonsewists don’t understand

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has another guest post from her husband. This one is all about things that sewists do that make no sense to anyone else. How many of them do you do? I was… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sun visor

May 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a sun visor. Her pattern works equally well for men or women. This would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Or make one for yourself to wear to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter baby bonnet

May 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a sweet baby bonnet from just two fat quarters and some ribbon. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to do it. It’s super simple to make, using just a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kids scalloped bucket hat

April 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making this scalloped bucket hat. It’s perfect to wear with a spring dress, or to the pool or the beach to keep the sun off her face. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ombre halter top that can be worn 4 ways

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This ombre halter top can be worn 4 ways. You can make one yourself, with no sewing required. Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to do it. Her tutorial shows how to cut … Read more ...

Free pattern: Womens asymmetrical top that can be worn 2 ways

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making this spring top with an asymmetrical hem. You can wear it two ways – tied and bloused at the hip, or left hanging loose for an… Read more ...

What to say when someone asks you to sew for them

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When people know you can sew, you’ll often get requests for hemming, making blankets, that cool project they saw on Pinterest. Sometimes it’s something you’re willing to do, but sometimes… not. But you’re on the spot and you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity travel scarf that’s also a lightweight blanket

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This infinity scarf is one of Melissa’s (from Polka Dot Chair) go to travel items. At first glance, this looks just like a simple infinity scarf, but this has an extra feature. It unsnaps to make a travel blanket. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Baymax superhero fleece hat

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a fleece hat like Baymax from Big Hero 6. Made from red fleece with pointed ear wings, it shows him in his superhero form. If you’ve got a… Read more ...

What’s the difference between retro, vintage, and antique?

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Retro… vintage… antique… These terms get thrown around quite a bit, and it can be hard to tell exactly what the difference is between them. What makes a piece of fabric vintage vs. antique? Or a pattern retro instead of… Read more ...

8 signs your sewing machine hates you, plus how to fix them

March 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Most of the time, my sewing machine is my bestest friend. But there are days when I swear she is out to get me! I’m not alone. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a list of 8… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Child’s apron and elastic back chef’s hat

February 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a child’s apron and matching chef’s hat. She uses her free Sunny Dress pattern to make the apron. She links to the pattern and then tells the modifications to make the apron. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tablecloth that stays put

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can make a tablecloth that stays put. Instead of a flat piece of fabric draped over a table (which can be easily pulled off!), this stay put tablecloth fits snugly around the… Read more ...