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Tips for successful sewing on canvas

April 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Canvas is a good sturdy fabric for sewing projects that will be put to heavy use.  It’s not difficult to sew on, but you do need to handle it a little differently to avoid broken needles, thread jams, or skipped… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple sunglasses case

April 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sunny spring days are here!  Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make this simple sunglasses case.  With no closures to install, it’s an easy project that is well suited for beginners.  Or, for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled chicken feed tote bag

April 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It seems that everyone is getting backyard chickens these days.  Karen at Dancing Threads RI shows how you can make a tote bag from an empty chicken feed bag.  The entire tote – handles included – comes from the bag.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls Easy Peasy Peasant Dress

April 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has updated her Easy Peasy Peasant Dress/Top pattern to include a girls size 10.  The peasant dress is such an easy style to make, and there are so many ways to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric rope

April 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a fabric in an unfortunate print, or an old sheet, or even old clothes, you can turn it into pretty  and useful rope.  Yellow Spool shares a tutorial showing how, with no sewing required.  You’ll need to cut… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 10-minute baby swaddle blanket

April 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making a baby swaddle blanket.  It’s so fast and simple – you can do it in just 10 minutes!  It’s made from a single layer of knit fabric, so it’s lightweight… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lengthen an outgrown pair of pants

April 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like a child’s growth spurt to put a hurt on your pocketbook.  Amiright?  One day, all the clothes fit.  The next day, not so much.  Kelly from Handmade Boy shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated drink cozy

April 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Barbecue and picnic season is officially here!  Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial for making these insulated drink cozies perfect for a cold beer or soda bottle.  They’re super easy to make, using just simple straight seams and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Instagram-inspired bag

April 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from Living DIY Style shares a free pattern and video tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making this Instagram-inspired cross body bag.  It’s a simple zippered bag at heart but with Instagram camera styling and straps to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thread spool flowers to pretty up your sewing space

April 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How pretty would these thread spool flowers be sitting on a shelf in your sewing space? They’d do double duty as decorations and sewing supplies. I’m loving the brights they used! I think they’d also be pretty from vintage spools,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Apron for a child

March 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Torie Jayne shares a free pattern for making a simple apron for a child.  Her free pattern fits girls (or boys) sizes 6-8.  Aprons don’t have a super specific fit so you could probably make it work for kids a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lovely springtime fabric flower

March 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a pretty springtime flower you can make out of fabric.  Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  I’m loving the sheer fabric for the petals and the ribbons hanging down!  Use it for a brooch or hair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow front pencil skirt

March 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

8536360_origMelanie from The Littlest Studio shows how to make a pencil skirt with a neat bow front detail.  You’ll need a knit pencil skirt pattern.  She shows how to add the bow front to the skirt.  It’s easy to do… Read more ...

8 Ways to Refashion Men’s Shirts – Sewing Patterns

March 31, 2016 by Larissa Coleman

Refashioning clothing is a big trend right now.  Why not give it a shot with one of these 8 projects?  Whether you have an unused men’s shirt laying around your home, or you need to hit up the local thrift… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew squishy pretzel pillow

March 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shows how you can make a squishy pretzel pillow with almost no sewing required.  (There are a few easy hand stitches you’ll need to make at the end.)  It’s made from a pair of… Read more ...
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