Sewing Patterns – Page 210

Tutorial and pattern: Stacked French hair bows, no sewing required

January 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These stacked French hair bows are the perfect finishing touch for girl’s outfits! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make your own. They’re quick to make and don’t require any sewing. You can make them from leather,… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on stretch velvet

January 6, 2018 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 ...

Tutorial: How to repair a hole in a stuffed animal

January 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Oh, the heartbreak when a child’s favorite doll or stuffed animal gets a hole or a tear! All that love just takes a toll on the doll’s fabric body! Kristen at Create Kids Couture shows how you can use simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pacifier clips from scrap fabric

January 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Ruth from Viva Veltoro shows how you can make a DIY pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to a pacifier, and the other to baby’s clothes so the pacy won’t hit the ground when it inevitably falls out… Read more ...

Tips for organizing your sewing supplies

January 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I’m using the New Year as an opportunity to get my sewing space cleaned and organized back to where I can easily find what I need, and have table space to work on. That’s no small task! Heather from The… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY knotted fabric headband

January 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a knotted fabric headband. The knot detail gives it a cute vintage-y feel. It’s an easy project to sew (good for beginners!) and doesn’t take much fabric. Click below for… Read more ...

7 cute and thrifty ways to organize your sewing supplies

January 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

As a sewer, it’s easy for my sewing space to become cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. January is the perfect time for me to get things back in order and ready for some serious sewing again. However, organization… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s ruffle dress

January 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado created this beautiful ruffle dress for her daughter’s Christmas dress, and she’s offering the pattern for free on her blog. It’s a loose fit A-line dress with long ruffles on the sleeves and hem. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed flannel scarf with felt heart appliques

January 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This fringed flannel heart scarf is cute for Valentine’s day, or any cold day when you want to keep your neck warm. I’m sharing a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how you can make it. It’s made from two… Read more ...

Tutorial: Key fob with a zipper pocket

January 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This key fob has a secret compartment. Can you see it? Look closely – the top layer of the fob is actually a zipper. Unzip the zipper and you’ve got an itty bitty little space where you can stash some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid sized pretend play diaper bag

January 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This pretend play diaper bag looks just like the real deal, except it’s small enough for a young child to play mommy or daddy to a favorite doll. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a door draft guard

January 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Winter is here, and it’s here with a vengeance! Sew4Home shows how you can sew a door draft guard to keep the cold air outside your house, where it belongs. And in the summer, you can use it to keep… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Batwing top from a upcycled scarf

January 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Retro from Creative Homemaking has come up with a fabulous and floaty DIY that’s perfect for breezy days and easy layering! In her tutorial, she shows you how to make a batwing top with minimal fuss and maximum flow. She… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Scotty dog doorstop

January 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver

If you live in an older house, or at least a house that has settled some, then you probably know how annoying it is when a door just won’t stay shut. This Scotty dog will help keep doors from drifting… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Fabric organizing baskets for your craft room

January 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew some simple fabric baskets to organize your smaller craft and sewing supplies. She uses her Cricut Maker to cut the fabrics, and she’s got a free cut file for you. … Read more ...