Sewing Patterns – Page 341

Tutorial: Sew an elastic waistband without a casing

May 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Did you know you don’t have to sew a casing to make a covered elastic waistband? ModKid shows how to do it. You’ll sew the elastic to the garment fabric first, which stabilizes it so it doesn’t twist like it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix a pants hem using a blind hem stitch

May 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can fix the hem on a pair of pants using a blind hem stitch on your sewing machine. The blind hem creates a hem that is virtually invisible from the front, thanks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a rope basket

May 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Yellow Spool shows how you can make a rope basket on your sewing machine. There’s no complicated weaving technique required – just coiled rope and a zig zag stitch. If you’re wondering what kind of rope she used, it’s some… Read more ...

Free pattern: Seer sucker & leather fold over clutch purse

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can sew a seer sucker & leather fold over clutch. The seersucker purse has leather corner accents and a zipper across the top. A short strap lets you carry it as a wristlet.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine needle organizer

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m loving this idea for storing your sewing machine needles! Portia from Makery came up with this idea for storing her sewing machine needles using business card sleeves. Brilliant! She punched a hole in the corner so she can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric sock doll

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make a soft fabric doll like this one out of a pair of socks. It’s a fun project you can make with the kids on a lazy afternoon. And after you make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summertime elastic waist ruffle dress

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can sew a simple elastic waist dress. It hits just above the knee, with a deep ruffle around the hem. Made from a lightweight knit,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Luggage handle wrap

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A fabric handle cover will make your luggage easy to spot on the luggage carousel. Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make one. The edges are finished with bias tape, which she also shows how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower bouquet

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How gorgeous is this felt flower bouquet! Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It makes a beautiful bouquet for a wedding ,but it would be also be pretty as home decor. … Read more ...

Freebie: “If You See A Seam Ripper” printable

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you see a seam ripper, now is not a good time. Can you relate? I sooo needed this sign last night! Working on a bathing suit for my daughter, I think I ripped and resewed each seam at… Read more ...

Free pattern: Leather butterfly chair cover

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Miranda from One Little Minute made a leather cover for an old butterfly frame chair. I am in love! If I didn’t have 5 cats who would claw it up a hot minute, I’d run out and get a frame… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fish laundry bag

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Fish laundry bags! Who knew laundry bags could be this cute? Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making them. Make them in bright colors and fun prints. Or, use a mesh fabric and make it a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew strapless t-shirt tunic

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make this strapless t-shirt to wear as a summer top or swim cover-up. Anne from WobiSobi shows how easy it is! There’s no sewing required, though if you wanted to tie back with a sewn up back you could do… Read more ...

Too much fabric? Ideas for reducing your fabric stash

May 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Contrary to all those memes floating around in internet-land, it is entirely possible to have too much fabric. When you’ve got so much fabric that you can’t keep it organized or it becomes a hindrance to your creativity, then it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pegboard rag bucket to organize your workbench

May 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This rag bucket is made to hang from a workshop pegboard to hold the rags. The bucket keeps them from getting piled here and there, and you’ll always know where to find one when you need one. Melissa from Blank… Read more ...