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Sewing Tutorial: Fabric dinner napkins with mitered corners

August 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can make your own fabric napkins. The corners are mitered to create a clean finish and reduce bulk. It’s fun to make them in a mix of coordinating… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a padded coat hanger

August 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Glenis from Gee’s Projects shows how you can make a padded coat hanger. The padded hangers look really upscale and make nice gifts, especially when they coordinate with a handmade garment. The padding helps delicate garments from stretching out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage scarf lumbar pillow

August 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a lumbar pillow out of a vintage scarf. The bright colors and patterns of a vintage scarf make a gorgeous pillow, especially when you add yarn pom poms to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted rope pillow

July 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a knotted pillow like this one. It looks like a giant knotted rope but it’s made from a sweatshirt knit so it’s all soft and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Coffee mug organizer wrap

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how you can make a mug organizer. I love this!! The fabric organizer wraps around a standard coffee mug. There are pockets sewn all around the outside and the inside for pencils… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick sew fabric napkins you can make in large quantity

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Domesblissity wanted to have fabric napkins at her wedding reception, but she was on a budget. Instead of busting the budget, she made them! 50 of them. The fabric came from a thrifted bedding set, so it was… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pineapple hot pad

July 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this pineapple hot pad. It’s part of her Hot Pad of the Month series. The pineapple is her July hot pad. How perfect is that yellow fabric with a grid… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting quilted fabric coasters

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin. But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps. These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make these perching owl softies from recycled clothing

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing. She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog. The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple yoga tote with mat straps

July 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This yoga tote is a tote bag and a yoga mat carrier all in one. Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The top is a roomy tote bag where you can put your water… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover an ugly throw rug to make it look pretty again

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Until I saw this tutorial by Free Time Frolics, it had never crossed my mind to slipcover a throw rug. But it’s a good way to make an ugly rug match your decor. It looks easy to make, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase with a cuff, a good beginner sewing project

July 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A pillowcase is always a good first sewing project. They’re easy to make, requiring just a few simple straight seams. But they’re also pretty and functional, something you can see and use every day knowing that you made it. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted hexagon coasters

July 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Put a favorite fabric or two to pretty use by making these adorable quilted hexagon coasters. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial showing how to make them. They’d make great gifts, so make a set for yourself… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini pocket placemats for outdoor dining

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home describes these Mini Mats as an outdoor dining version of a mug rug. Smaller than a typical placemat, these mini mats are just big enough to hold a plate with a napkin and cutlery. They share a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY shade screen for your porch or patio

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A shade panel like this one can filter harsh sunlight, making your porch or patio more livable during all parts of the day. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. Make some decorative pillows or cover cushions in the same… Read more ...