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Tutorial: Easy 20-minute drawstring snack bag

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can whip up a little drawstring snack bag in just 20 minutes. You can use the little pouch to carry a snack . Or, use the bag for non-snacky purposes, like to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nap In A Bag blanket and pillow set

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Nap In A Bag. Its a large drawstring bag that holds a blanket and a small pillow. The blanket is made of a soft fleece, bound at the edges with a cotton print. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pillowcases

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase. It’s an easy project to make. They show it as a project to liven up kids’ bedding, and they suggest using bright, bold prints to give it a playful look. But you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grommet curtain tie backs

April 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A new set of tie backs is a great way to infuse some color and print to your window coverings without having to go to all the trouble and expense of making new curtains. Pretty Prudent shares a PDF project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop sewing storage pockets

April 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ros from Sew Delicious shows how you can make embroidery hoop sewing storage pockets to hang in your sewing space to hold your most-reached-for notions. There are pockets across to hold scissors, seam ripper, marking pens, etc. And across… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy baby blanket 2 ways

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows two ways you can make a baby blanket. Her first method makes a lightweight blanket from a single layer of quilting cotton, perfect for the warmer months. Her second method makes a cozier option,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible pillowcase

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make a reversible pillow case. If you want to make it extra pretty, you can add trim to the opening. Making it reversible gives you two looks from the one pillowcase. It also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage powder or bath mitt

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When I was a kid, I loved using my grandmother’s body powder. I felt so fancy pouncing the perfumed powder over my arms and back. Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a free vintage project sheet showing how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew knotted animal blanket

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a cool variation of the no-sew knotted blanket. Rather than the knots going around the outer edge of the fleece blanket, she uses the knots to insert an animal shape into the middle of… 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 ...

Tutorial: Presser foot organizer with labeled pockets

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A collection of specialty presser feet makes your machine more versatile and easier to use. Your sewing machine probably has a little box where you can store them, but they’ll all get jumbled together and it’s usually not that convenient… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized scrappy quilted monogram

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make this oversized scrappy monogram using a quilt as you go technique. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make it. It would make a cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques

March 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys. The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket with wool felt applique

March 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Peta from She Quilts A lot shows how you can make these pretty fabric Easter baskets. The square fabric baskets are made from three coordinating fat quarters. And check out those outline appliques! Her tutorial also shares the technique… Read more ...