Sewing Patterns – Page 335

Tutorial: Make your own foam bra cups for a swimsuit

June 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

We’ve all seen the pre-formed bra cups that you can buy at the fabric store. But did you know you can make your own bra cups? Erin from The Sewing and Life Adventures of Emerald Erin shows how to make… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Faux metal buckle hair bows

June 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You won’t believe what the buckles in the center of these bows are made from! I’ll give you a hint – it’s not metal. Lisa at Grey Luster Girl shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making… Read more ...

Free pattern: Small fringed bag

June 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Who wants to carry around a big ol’ purse during summer? Travel light with this small fringed bag by Mayra from So Sew Easy. She shares a free pattern for making it. With a chain strap, eyelets to attach the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Hot pads from old denim jeans

June 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t throw out your worn out jeans! Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make these pocket hot pads out of an old pair of jeans. The back pocket of the jeans gets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging pendant lamps from thrifted lampshades

June 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Aren’t these hanging pendant lamps incredible? Mark Montano shows how you can make them using thrifted lampshades and your favorite fabrics. LOVE!!!! They are especially wonderful made with a mix of color and pattern. The tutorial is on his blog,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: 3 ways to paint or dye fabric

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever stood in the fabric paint/dye aisle at the craft store and wondered exactly what all those kits do? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook bought three different fabric paint and dying kits at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer swing dress

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Swing dress for summer? YES! The loose fit dress is perfect for hot days! And Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how you can sew one for yourself! Her tutorial shows how to create the pattern and how to sew it… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Stars and Stripes 4th Of July hot pad

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for her Stars and Stripes hot pad. It’s the hot pad of the month for June. The star in the corner is made with English paper piecing. If you’ve wanted to learn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted iPad case

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew up an iPad case that’s as pretty on the inside as the outside! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for her Pretty Quilted iPad Case. The corner zipper opens the case up wide so it’s easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic blanket tote bag

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a picnic blanket tote bag to take with you to summertime picnics, park days, and firework displays! Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can make one. Keep it in the trunk… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patriotic fabric wreath, no sewing required

June 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Looking for a cute project for 4th of July? Check out this fabric wreath! You can make it with no sewing required. Kelly from Here Comes the Sun created this cute scrap fabric wreath for 4th of July. She shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own shoes!

June 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Nhi from Detective Houndstooth shares her latest sewing achievement – she made her own shoes! And they are SOOOO awesome! Color me impressed! If making shoes is on your bucket list as well, check out her post. She tells how… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fast fat quarter bonnet

June 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This fabric bonnet is such a pretty accessory for a little girl’s summertime outfit! Raeanne from BeforeNAfterDesigns shares a free pattern for this summertime bonnet at Create Kids Couture. You can make it from just a fat quarter of fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flowers made easy

June 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How about a bouquet of pretty fabric flowers for your table? Gina Michele shows how you can make some! Their stems are twigs and their blooms are made from fabric scraps. She uses a Clover Flower Frills Template to make… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Perfect fit & flare dress, no pattern required

June 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

What is the perfect dress for you? For me, it’s one that’s comfortable and makes me feel pretty, and one that can be dressed up or down as needed. This fit & flare dress by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn… Read more ...