Sewing Patterns – Page 212 – Sewing

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters with felt accents

December 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters with felt accents

Christmas is just a few days away (how did THAT happen?) and we’ve officially entered the “last minute gift” phase. If you’re looking for a quick last minute handmade gift that people will appreciate, Tamara Tripodi shows how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fabric sparrow softie or ornament

December 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Fabric sparrow softie or ornament

Melanie from The Littlest Studio created these little fabric sparrows, and she’s sharing the pattern on her blog. They’d be beautiful nesting on your Christmas tree, but I’m pretty sure you can find other creative ways to display them year-round. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Christmas gnome

December 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Christmas gnome

This little Christmas gnome is a free pattern from Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns. Isn’t he adorable, with his long gnome beard and his fluffy gnome nose? He’s easy enough for a beginner to sew, and he’s made with hand… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a hidden button placket

December 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Sew a hidden button placket

Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe shows how to sew a hidden button placket. A hidden button placket is a nice detail, both functional and decorative. Plus, the placket covers up any wonkiness or uneven placement of the buttonholes themselves. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Stranger Things Christmas hoop ornament

December 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Stranger Things Christmas hoop ornament

If you love the Stranger Things TV series (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this hoop ornament by Bev from Flamingo Toes. She has recreated in stitches the Christmas lights that played a significant role in the first season. LOVE… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fabric and felt Christmas wreath

December 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Fabric and felt Christmas wreath

This fabric wreath on a canvas can go anywhere in your house, not just the front door! I designed the wreath on a canvas because most wreaths don’t show up on my dark red front door. But when the wreath… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Paper pieced Santa gnome and Christmas tree blocks

December 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Paper pieced Santa gnome and Christmas tree blocks

This Santa gnome would make the cutest Christmas quilt!! Simple Simon & Co. shares a free paper piecing template for making him, and also another template for making a paper pieced Christmas tree. If a whole quilt feels too… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: : Girls’ cold shoulder top

December 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Girls' cold shoulder top

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for sewing a girls cold shoulder top. It’s an easy variation on sewing a basic t-shirt, so if you’ve sewed a t-shirt before you can totally make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick felt wine bottle gift bag

December 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Quick felt wine bottle gift bag

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a 1-minute video showing how you can make a felt gift bag perfect for gifting a bottle of wine. You won’t even need a sewing machine because it’s sewn together with a blanket stitch. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas ornament gift toppers

December 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas ornament gift toppers

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these scrap fabric gift toppers. They’re kind of like an extra little giftie, because they are also ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. They’re quick to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giant candy cane pillow

December 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Giant candy cane pillow

This giant candy cane pillow is such a cute way to decorate a couch or porch bench! Lovely Indeed has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s easy to make from felt! You can sew one up in… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY twill tape labels for clothes you sew

December 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: DIY twill tape labels for clothes you sew

Why should you put labels in the clothes you sew? For the same reason that manufacturers put them in the clothes they sell. They tell who made the garment, or what size it is, or what kind of fabric it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Snap-and-fold card wallet

December 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Snap-and-fold card wallet

This little snap-and-fold card wallet would make a great last minute gift for just about anyone on your Christmas list! Plus, it looks like a fun project to sew and you can use your scraps. Sew4Home shares a free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5-minute fabric cookie gift bags, plus a recipe

December 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: 5-minute fabric cookie gift bags, plus a recipe

Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane created these simple fabric bags as a beautiful way to package a gift of cookies. She’s got a tutorial showing how to make the bags, plus her recipe for making the Amaretti cookies that she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled felted sweater tassels

December 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Upcycled felted sweater tassels

Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a great idea for using up scraps of felted sweaters! She uses the felted material to create cute and trendy tassels. She shares a tutorial showing how you can do it. The felted sweaters… Read more ...