Sewing Patterns – Page 269

Sewing Tutorial: Insulated lunch tote with fold over top

March 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shows how you can sew a lunch tote with a fold over top. The fold over top makes it easy for your hand to reach in when you pack and unpack your lunch. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitched paper St Patrick’s Day shamrock softies

March 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These stuffed shamrocks are made without an inch of fabric. They’re made with paper instead! Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial on Therm O Web’s blog. The shamrocks with short stems will be cute sitting in a basket. Or, use longer… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy way to enlarge a circle skirt

March 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever experienced the heartbreak of finding a gorgeous vintage skirt only to realize it’s made for someone much tinier than you, I’ve got a treat for you. from Mint Green Sewing Machine shows an easy way to enlarge… Read more ...

Tutorial: Car playmat and drawstring storage bag

March 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vicky Myers shows how you can sew this car playmat that doubles as toy storage. When the playmat is opened flat, it makes a surface for a child to play with their cars. There are roads and buildings and even… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make fabric bowl covers from fat quarters

March 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Skip the plastic wrap! Patti from Hearth & Vine (formerly Garden Matters) shows how you can sew fabric bowl covers. Each one takes just a fat quarter and some elastic. They’ll fit over the tops of your bowls and help… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace up sweatshirt

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Julia from Bunny Baubles shows how you can add a trendy lace up detail to a plain sweatshirt. You can use a regular ol’ crew neck sweatshirt like you find at the discount store. She shows how to add the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled jeans dog bone toy

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make this upcycled denim dog bone toy. The denim from old jeans makes a sturdy toy, and look at how cool that faded denim looks! It’s a great project for jeans… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy fabric Easter basket

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Looking for a beautiful and functional sewing project this Easter? This fabric basket tutorial from Simple Simon & Co. is just what you need! Whether you’re prepping for the holiday or simply want a cute organizer, this easy-to-make basket is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem a circle skirt with bias tape

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Circle skirts are quick and easy sew – until you get to the hem. Trying to turn a curved edge up in a smooth line is difficult, a double fold hem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an easier way. Lisa from… Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Giant carrot pillow

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make an oversized carrot pillow for Easter! from Of Faeries & Fauna Craft Co. shows how. Use it as a bolster pillow in a kid’s bedding set or on a porch swing. She makes it from felt but you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique and ruffle bunny kitchen towels

March 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rows of ruffles and a bunny applique make these kitchen towels pretty for spring! Get the tutorial and the applique template from Sew4Home. They use toweling fabric to make the towels, but you could also just add the applique and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory matching game

March 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make a memory matching game for kids. The fabric “cards” won’t get bent or torn like cardboard memory games can get with heavy use. Besides just… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sock elephant softie

March 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

See how you can make this cute elephant sock softie! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern on her blog. He’s so cute with his floppy elephant ears and curled elephant trunk. There are two options – a short… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Late for Tea embroidery hoop art

March 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes created this amazing Late for Tea embroidery hoop art. It’s made from two hoops, with tea from one hoop being poured into a tea cup on the other hoop. The “tea” is made from embroidery thread… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-minute reversible baby bib

March 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing to sew her favorite baby bib. The front is a soft flannel and the back is an absorbent terry cloth. But the best part – it… Read more ...