Sewing Patterns – Page 374

Tutorial: Make a minimalist cropped jacket from a sweatshirt

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how you can make this minimalist cropped jacket out of a sweatshirt. She reshapes the neck and shortens the sleeves just a tad, and then gives the jacket a gently curved hem. It’s just a few… Read more ...

Free pattern: School supplies organizer tote

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This school supply tote is packed with pockets for pens and paper and other supplies. You can make one with a free pattern and tutorial from Nap Time Creations. There are individual pen or pencil pockets, a wide pocket for… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a zipper tab

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to cover the ends of the zipper with a fabric tab, useful for when you’re making a zip pouch that has the end of the zipper sticking out past the end of the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Designer-inspired faux leather tote

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while. They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own. Her DIY version cost a fraction… Read more ...

Tutorial: Primitive fabric hearts in bed spring stands

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from A Crafty Mix shows how you can make these primitive bed spring hearts. Use your scraps of fabric and lace and buttons to make each one unique. Display one individually, or group a bunch of them together. And… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple quilted oven mitt

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can make a simple quilted oven mitt. It’s a quick project that doesn’t take much fabric, so if you’re making an apron (need some inspiration? Click here.) why not include a coordinating oven… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple layered hairbows

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These layered hairbows are super cute, but also super simple to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how. They also have a follow-up post with color & trim combinations to make bows inspired by Disney princesses… Read more ...

Tutorial – Make a Stroller tote bag

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles. It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle pillow sham

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make this beautiful ruffle pillow sham. I’m loving it in all white! She keeps the edges of the ruffle raw, which lends a lovely shabby chic effect and also means you can avoid… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls’ criss cross jumper

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

One of my favorite dress styles to make for little girls is a criss cross jumper. The criss cross at the back gives great flexibility in fit, which is important when you figure how fast kids grow. Emily from Nap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bucket with a drawstring top

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am loving these fabric buckets! The piecing on the sides is so cute, and the drawstring top keeps all your stuff inside. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 11″ tall (bucket base only) x 8… Read more ...

Tutorial: Organize a diaper bag with these DIY zip pouches

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make a set of zippered pouches to organize the inside of a diaper bag. Actually this works with any large bag you might carry throughout… Read more ...

Tutorial: Szoke inspired fringe bag

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The colorful fringe on this bucket bag is inspired by the art of Gabor Miklos Szoke. Andreia from In a Manner of Sewing guest blogs at Petit a Petit + Family showing how you can make one. The thick fringe… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed edge infinity scarf

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a tutorial for her 10 Minute Frayed Edge Scarf. It’s an infinity scarf made from a soft flannel. And though the edges of the scarf are left soft and raw, the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Rice filled heat pack for your neck and back

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Soothe sore muscles – or just warm up on a cold day – with this rice-filled heat pack. I’ve got a free pattern for it over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s a long rice pack so it will… Read more ...