Sewing Patterns – Page 217

Tutorial: Easy and quick way to assemble PDF sewing patterns

November 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

It took me a while, but I’m a convert over to PDF patterns over printed tissue patterns. Sure you have to print and assemble, but you save yourself a trip to the store (or waiting for shipping time if you’re… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Christmas tree skirt made from a tablecloth

November 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a Christmas tree skirt from a tablecloth. That’s such a great idea! It’s usually pretty easy to find a tablecloth at a thrift store or discount housewares store, and it will usually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix a too-short shirt with a faux layer hem

November 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kids grow fast, y’all. As quickly as you can get them all the clothes they need, they’re starting to outgrow them again. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows a cute way you can add length to a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Tiny zip pouch purse with pockets

November 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She created this little Tiny Bag as a scrapbusting project. She’s got a free pattern and tutorial for us! The bag is small, just big enough to hold a phone and wallet, but it has little… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Upcycle an old sweater into cute Christmas tree ornaments

November 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These magenta sweater Christmas trees were my present to my swap partner in the 2017 Ornament Exchange blog hop. I’ve got a free pattern and tutorial over at Orange Bettie. They’re quick and easy to make using just one pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Stitched snowflake embroidery hoop ornament

November 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This stitched snowflake mini hoop would make a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree. And Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free pattern and tutorial for you! The delicate snowflake design is actually made up of simple straight stitches so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick easy sew fabric gift bag

November 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

What do you do when you have a gift to give and no bag to put it in? You can make one real quick from your fabric stash! Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew knotted bow cuffs on knitwear

November 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When you sew knitwear, the basic shapes are usually fairly simple. Adding small details is where you can make your handmade garment really stand out – for example, the bows at the cuffs of this t-shirt. Heather from Heather Handmade… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fur lined Christmas stocking

November 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She sewed up a new set of handmade stockings for her family. The pattern she used is simple, but she makes them beautiful by using bright cotton prints and lining them with a faux fur. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweater knit poncho

November 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can create a warm and stylish poncho for this winter from sweater knit fabric. It looks so cozy for those cold winter days! The edges are bound (so no fraying) and it’s finished off with large… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felted sweater Christmas tree

November 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can create these sweet little Christmas trees from felted sweaters. The little trees have twigs for trunks and “leaves” cut from old sweaters. They’d make a cozy little forest grouping on your… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew kids pajama pants

November 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Pajama pants are always a fun Christmas present for kids – especially when you give them on Christmas Eve so the lucky recipient can wear them Christmas morning. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 useful serger techniques for sewing clothes

November 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If you sew knitwear, a serger or overlocker can be a huge help. Laura from Sew Essential tells 5 useful techniques for sewing clothes on your serger – seams, neckbands, stabilized shoulder seams, hemming, and gathering. She has instructions for… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Personalized Christmas stocking teacher gift

November 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Teacher gifts can be difficult. You want them to be unique and meaningful, but you also don’t want to spend a lot of money on them – especially if you’ve got more than one teacher to buy for. Melissa from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Metal frame purse with a sew-in frame

November 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I have a weakness for metal frame purses. They’ve always seemed so fancy, so ladylike to me. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how to sew a metal frame purse with a sew-in frame. You can buy the frames in… Read more ...