Sewing Patterns – Page 402

Clever ways you can avoid having to match your plaids

October 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Matching plaids. They’re so satisfying, and a sign of a well made garment. But, they do complicate the construction of a garment. Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch takes another approach. Why not avoid the situation altogether by planning your garment… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spiderweb hair clips

October 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kim from The Sew Spot shows how you can make these fun spider web hair clips for Halloween. The webs are stitched on to window screen or mesh fabric and backed with a bright fabric. A jeweled spider sits in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Everyday Princess dresses

October 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin takes a princess dress to everyday wear with her Everyday Princess series. It’s a whole series of posts where she takes a simple play dress pattern and shows how to give it features reminiscent of… Read more ...

Freebie: Mad Seamstress printable

October 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

For all you Mad Seamstresses out there, Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a free printable Mad Seamstress graphic. Print it, frame it, and hang it in your sewing space. Or do like she did, and print it on to… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Hacci Knit Kimono Cardi

October 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how you can make a hacci knit kimono cardi like this one, perfect for cooler days when you need an extra layer on your arms. You won’t need a pattern, as it’s very loose fit and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phone cord weight and charging stand

October 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Do you get tired of retrieving a phone charger cord that’s slipped off your side table and fallen to the floor? I do. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a weight to keep the cord from slipping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Plaid flannel and lace table runner

October 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods made this gorgeous fall table runner from thrifted flannel shirts and lace trim. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The sewing is simple. The patchwork of plaid flannel gives a warm cozy feel … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a child’s play cape from a pillowcase

October 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a child’s play cape or Halloween costume cape out of a pillowcase, quick and easy. Becca from Becca Marie Designs shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to do it. With this simple… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Scrap Fabric Dresden Apron

October 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can create this scrappy Dresden apron. The apron is pieced from strips of fabric. You can use a pre-cut roll of fabric strips, or just raid your scrap bin to find some strips. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring pillowcase trick-or-treat bag

October 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can make a drawstring trick-or-treat bag from a pillowcase. The pillowcase keeps it old-school, but the drawstring helps make it easier to carry and keep your treats inside. You can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Brief Encounter Dress

October 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Brief Encounter dress. It’s an easy dress to make from stretch knit fabric, with short sleeves (or there’s also a sleeveless option) and a circle skirt. Skirt length is… Read more ...

Free pattern: Circle bird softie

October 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This sweet little bird is totally making my Monday morning! Her little round body and big birdie eyes and chirping birdie beak are so incredibly cute!! Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to … Read more ...

Clever ways you can avoid having to match your plaids

Tutorial: Spiderweb hair clips

Tutorial: Everyday Princess dresses

Freebie: Mad Seamstress printable

Tutorial: DIY Hacci Knit Kimono Cardi

Tutorial: Phone cord weight and charging stand

Tutorial: Plaid flannel and lace table runner

Tutorial: Make a child’s play cape from a pillowcase

Sewing Tutorial: Scrap Fabric Dresden Apron

Tutorial: Drawstring pillowcase trick-or-treat bag

Free pattern: Brief Encounter Dress

Free pattern: Circle bird softie

Tutorial: No-sew vintage fabric coasters

Tutorial: No-sew fabric ribbon garland

Free pattern: Neck cozy cowl scarf