
Here’s a pattern for a running belt with pockets and an elasticized adjustable strap so you can tailor it to any waist size. This pouch could also be called a money belt, travel belt or sports belt. Place the pouch… Read more ...
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by Anne Weaver

by Anne Weaver
This long raglan sleeve t-shirt is perfect to wear with leggings! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern and tutorial. The raglan sleeves give it a sportier look (especially if you use contrast fabric on the sleeves), and… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Heat transfer vinyl is a quick way to add personality to a sewing project – or to a bag or t-shirt that you’ve purchased from the store. But did you know you don’t have to have a Silhouette or Cricut… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can sew this beautiful tulip circle skirt. It’s a beginner friendly project that can be sewn in about an hour! It’s made from knit fabric with an exposed elastic waistband. Wear it… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Sew yourself a new t-shirt (or three) for your spring wardrobe! Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Women’s Spring Tee. Her spring tee has a contrast yoke, drop shoulders, and three-quarter sleeves. Her… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
This girls tunic top is perfect for playtime or school! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a a free pattern and tutorial. It’s made from knit fabric and has a high low ruffle and 3/4 sleeves. She… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Zippers might be functional, but they’re also a fun way to add color or bling to a plain top. (Especially if you use a metal zipper!) Courtney from A Little Craft in Your Day shows how to add zippers to… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Sew a men’s long sleeved t-shirt with this free pattern from Emily of Life Sew Savory! While a lot of menswear is more difficult to sew than women’s or kids’ clothing because of the tailoring or details, t-shirts are just… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
by Anne Weaver
Use your fabric scraps to make these pretty and practical dust cloths. Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how she turned some fabric scraps into a set of dust cloths she can use to keep her work space clean. They’re… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
If you sew with knits or do many t-shirt refashions, you end up with a pile of knit scraps. Unlike quilting cotton scraps, there’s not much you can do with these bits of fabric. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
15 minutes is all you need to make a special birthday number t-shirt for the birthday boy or girl. Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can add a large fabric number to a plain t-shirt. Your child will… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a girls’ knit midi dress – and you won’t even need a pattern! If you have a t-shirt that fits the child, you’ve got all the pattern you need. She… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free sewing pattern at Fleece Fun for making knit joggers for an 18″ doll. You can make them from scraps of knit fabric. If you don’t have knit scraps, look through your closet (or… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Like many of the 90s fashion trends, stretch velvet is back and it’s back BIG. T-shirts, dresses, anything is trendy when made from the magic fabric. The soft lush texture of the fabric can present some challenges when you sew. … Read more ...