Sewing Patterns – Page 433

Tutorial: 10-minute grocery bag holder

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Plastic grocery sacks multiply like rabbits! At least around my house they do. Rather than just sending them to the landfill, I hold on to them to get at least one more use out of them before they’re trash. Grocery… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over clutch

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This simple fold over clutch can be made up so many ways. Make it from casual prints, dressy fabrics, solids, prints, even patchwork if you like. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charm square pattern weights

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Once I started using pattern weights to hold my patterns down while I cut around them, there was no going back to pinning. It’s just so much easier to throw down a few pattern weights and start cutting! Sew Travel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bracelets

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Your fabric scraps can become beautiful jewelry, like these colorful fabric bracelets. Vanessa from LBG Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Wear one, or three, or more! They also make great gifts, so while you’ve got the… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to make a pillowcase

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it. The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knit shorts for boys or girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics blog for these kids knit shorts. They’re longer shorts, coming nearly to the knee, with a faux fly and an elastic waist. They’re quick to sew up. Make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sofa arm organizer caddy

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tired of the clutter around your sofa? Sew4Home shows how you can make this organizer caddy that fits over the arm of your sofa. There are 5 pockets to hold remote controls, magazines, and other items you like to keep… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Mori Girl Sundress for little girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Mori Girl Sundress by Kataryna from Sew Chibi is a fun take on a simple peasant style dress. She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them on her blog. She color blocks them from gingham and brightly… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY hammock chair

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ohhhh man, does this hammock chair look comfy! I think I could nestle down in there with a good book and disappear for a few good hours. Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how you can make this hammock… Read more ...

Selling your handmade items? Here’s how to figure a fair price.

June 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you sew, sooner or later someone is going to suggest you sell your handmade items. It’s a compliment for someone to say that things you make are nice enough for someone to spend money to have them. But what… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw edge knit neckline finish

June 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can achieve a raw edge neckline finish for a t-shirt or knit dress. And no, we’re not just cutting the neck line and leaving it raw. This finish binds off the neckline, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Get the tension right on your serger

June 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Getting the tension right on a sewing machine can be tricky. Getting tension right on a serger is even more frustrating. Portia from Makery dedicates a post to tension, pinpointing what is causing your tension to be off and how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather wrap wallet

June 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Think a leather wallet like this is outside of your sewing skill? Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can do it, in a tutorial over at eHow. Don’t let the leather scare you. It’s actually easier than it… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Easy knit strap no-sew flip flop makeover

June 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Watch as Becky and Kari from U Create show how you can make a pair of comfortable knit strap flip flops out of bargain flip flops. The uncomfortable plastic thong gets replaced with a wide band of knit fabric. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirt collar tote bag

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio, I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs. They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects. I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held… Read more ...