Sewing Patterns – Page 196

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Easter Bunny purse

March 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a free pattern for this adorable bunny purse for a little girl. Sew it today for an Easter surprise! If you have a Cricut maker, she’s got cut files for you to download. But… Read more ...

Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Long raglan tee to wear with leggings

March 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Long raglan tee to wear with leggings

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 ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Boro cross body bag with hand stitched detail

March 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

When I saw this bag pop up in my reader this morning, I was immediately drawn to wonderful handstitching detail. It’s the Boro Cross Body Bag, and it’s a free pattern from Vicky of Vicky Myers Creations. The small bag… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How to thread a serger

March 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like my serger

coming unthreaded to throw a monkey wrench in my sewing plans. That lower looper is so tricky to thread! I don’t think I’ve ever threaded it successfully on the first try, and never without a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Newborn baby knee patch pants

March 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These knee patch pants are perfect to sew up for a brand new baby! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial. If you have a Cricut Maker, she’s got a pattern you can download and cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bunny hoodie

March 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how you can transform a plain hoodie into an adorable Easter bunny hoodie for a child! It’s actually a pretty simple project you can complete an afternoon (or less). Plus, you can remove the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knotted hair ties

March 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew a cute hair accessory in minutes from your fabric scraps!! LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make knotted hair ties. She includes a free pattern for you to use. They’re super fast to sew –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy reversible sewing machine cover

March 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Dear Handmade Life shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a cover for your sewing machine. It’s reversible, so you get two looks in one. It also means that you won’t have any raw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimono wrap made from scarves

March 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew yourself a new kimono wrap out of a couple of scarves! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how . Wear it with a simple tank and a pair of jeans for a casual… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted patchwork pillow

March 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Make some new pillows to spruce up your porch or sunroom for spring! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for making a quilted patchwork pillow. The simple square patchwork design shows off the prints of the fabrics, plus… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Simple vinyl sunglasses case

March 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

A simple sunglasses case sewn from vinyl makes a great last minute gift! Dana from MADE Everyday shows how you can sew one up. You can add fun designs to the front with applique. Add flowers, hearts, monograms, it’ll all… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Mesh travel lingerie travel bag

March 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how to sew a travel lingerie bag. You can use the bag to keep your lingerie separated from the rest of your clothes in your suitcase. And because the… Read more ...

Why you should make a muslin first when you sew clothes

March 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Every sewist knows the excitement of buying a new sewing pattern and the fabric to sew it into something new to wear. But don’t cut that fabric just yet! There’s another – very important – step to take first, and… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Tea and a book mug mat

March 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Time for tea and a book mug mat

Life is busy and there’s always some place I need to be or some obligation needing to be met. This mug mat by Staci from Crafty Staci reminds us to take time for ourselves, perhaps with a cuppa tea and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting wonky log cabin quilt block

March 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver

A monochromatic scrappy log cabin block is the perfect answer to an overflowing scrap stash. By keeping the color palette monochromatic, you can just choose your scraps at random and they’ll all work together. Amy from Diary of a Quilter… Read more ...