Sewing Patterns – Page 278

10 things to sew to beat the winter blues

February 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If the cold gray days of winter are getting you down, head to your sewing room. That’s what Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine does to fight the winter blues. She chooses to see a cold day as an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted fabric heart wreath

February 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how easy it is to make this fabric heart wreath. There’s no sewing required, just some cutting and knotting. You can use any fabric but I’m in love with the pink gingham that she… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ombre sashiko stitch heart t-shirt

February 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This ombre sashiko heart makes a cute shirt for Valentine’s Day! Oliver + S has a tutorial showing how you can make it! They include a free printable template to make the heart design. And because hearts aren’t only for… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew grommet sweatshirt

February 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Riva La Diva shows how you can make this Kenzo-inspired grommet sweatshirt. Grommets set into a plain sweatshirt create kind of a metallic polka dot pattern. There’s no sewing required, but you will need grommets and a grommet setting tool. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing faux fur without the mess

February 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

The last time I sewed with faux fur, it looked like there had been a huge animal fight in my sewing room. Bits of fur EVERYWHERE! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares her best tips for minimizing the mess when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beautiful felt roses

February 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make these pretty felt flower roses. You can sew the pieces together by hand, or use glue to make it a no-sew project. They’re beautiful on stems as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make vintage grain sack sachets from a thrifted curtain

February 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created these beautiful grain sack sachets out of a thrifted curtain! She shares a tutorial showing how. She started with a plain linen look curtain and added the classic stripes and faux printing so they look… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sleepy bear softie in a heart pocket pillow

February 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These sleepy little bear are tucked in cozy in their heart pocket pillows! You can sew them using a free pattern by Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks. She shares the pattern at the Therm O Web blog. Sew one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and ribbon heart pillow

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This burlap and ribbon heart pillow is so cute, and so easy to make! Maryann from Domestically Speaking tells how you can do it. The heart is made from ribbon stitched into the front of a burlap pillow. She sewed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten an open ended metal zipper

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how she shortened a metal zipper for a recent project. It was an open ended zipper so she couldn’t just shorten from the bottom. She needed to shorten from the top, which meant moving the zip… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lucky Chicken softie

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

2017 is the year of the rooster in the Chinese zodiac. To celebrate, Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making her Lucky Chicken softie. These little guys are so cute! And you can make them from your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pocket running belt

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make a zippered pocket running belt to take your phone or iPod with you on your runs! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how. You can make it with either an elastic band or an adjustable ring… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Valentine’s cut out neck t-shirt refashion

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can remake a plain t-shirt into a Valentine’s top with a cut out neck. There’s no sewing required – just some easy cuts and some fabric paint. The cut out neck is an easy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible wool ear flap hat

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern at We All Sew for this reversible wool hat. The hat has flaps to keep your ears warm. Use a wool fabric for the outside for warmth, and a soft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a circular zip pouch

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Zippers don’t always have to go into straight seams. You can also set a zipper into a curved seam, like on this circular zipper pouch. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. Add a felt donut applique… Read more ...