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Tutorial: Super simple placemats

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about seeing a table set with placemats under all the plates.  You know you’re in for something special.  Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make your own placemats.  They’re simple to make,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy Halloweenie dog door sign

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You might think Halloween is about black cats, but this project at Brewer shows that everyone – even weenie dogs – can get into the Halloween spirit.  It’s the cutest little Halloween door sign shaped like a weenie dog.  It’s… Read more ...

6 Sewing Patterns For Making Your Own Lounge Pants

September 1, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

lounge pants - sewing patterns image We all love to look nice, but being comfortable is usually a pretty high priority as well.  These 6 patterns are great tutorials for making your own lounge pants.  They are all different styles to wear and as always, a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple square aprons, with easy sew or no-sew options

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this super simple apron from a square of fabric. You don’t have to sew it, but you can if you want because she shows two ways to make it –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern kimono jacket from a man’s shirt

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

PORTIA-LAWRIE-THE-REFASHIONERS-2015-1-720x479Portia from Makery shows how you can make this modern kimono cardigan from an oversized man’s shirt.  There are actually two shirts involved in this refashion – one for the jacket, and another cut into strips for the contrast banding.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy.  It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself.  The bag is made from a vinyl or leather,… Read more ...

Order of garment construction, plus a cheat sheet printable

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

garment-order-255x300Most sewing patterns come with instructions telling how to put them together.  But when you’re making your own patterns, you’ll have to figure that part out yourself.  There’s a standard order of construction that pattern makers use for garment construction.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boys messenger bag

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this boys’ messenger bag.  It works just as well for girls, but she designed it specifically for her boys to carry.   She made two versions – one with a large… Read more ...

Free pattern: Funky Door Stop with a Handle

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Have a door you need to keep propped open?  Or perhaps you want to keep it from banging back against a wall?  This door stop will do the trick.  It even has a handle to make it easy to move.  … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a cute – and sturdy – apron out of a pair of jeans.  Creative Green Living shows how in a tutorial on their blog.  The bib of the apron is made from the lower portion of one… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ dress from a recycled t-shirt and dress shirt

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little girls’ dresses are the cutest!!  They’re a mash-up of a recycled t-shirt and a dress shirt.  Krisha from Jacks and Kate shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  I’m loving how the graphics on the t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed jumbo tote

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lia Griffith shows how you can make this jumbo monogrammed tote.  She mixes a burlap with a bright cotton print for a color block (and texture block) effect.  The large monogram is a nice way to tie the two parts… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a new ironing board cover

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I don’t think there are many of us who think ironing is fun, but maybe a pretty new cover for your ironing board might make it a little bit more palatable.  Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shows how you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tailgating and grilling apron

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

1971-Tailgate-Apron-5aSew4Home shows how to make an apron that’s made for tailgating and grilling.  They make it from licensed NFL fabric, perfect for a sports fan.  The full apron has two pockets.  They suggest making a coordinating hand towel with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned wrap blouse

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

wrapblouseErin from Calivintage shares a tutorial at Makery showing how she created this cropped wrap top out of a man’s vintage shirt.  It wraps to the back and ties around the bottom.  The back yoke of the original shirt creates… Read more ...
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