Sewing Patterns – Page 452

Free Sewing pattern: Happy Camper Pot Holders

April 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Suzy from Suzy’s Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom shares a free pattern for her Happy Camper Pot Holders. They are alllll kinds of cute!! You can change up fabrics and window/door combinations to give each one its own sweet retro RV personality. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tablet cover with a zippered pocket

April 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jann Newton from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make this quilted tablet cover. The quilting helps protect your tablet from small bumps. A zippered pocket on the front gives a place… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern

April 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

One of the complaints I hear most often from new sewists is that printed sewing patterns intimidate them. Any why wouldn’t they, with all that folded tissue (that NEVER goes back into the envelope right), and those charts and tiny… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shirred halter swim cover-up

April 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a shirred halter swim cover-up. You’ll make the dress from a lightweight knight, using elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. Halter ties keep it from slipping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Emoji purse

April 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This emoji clutch is so fun! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making one. It’s made from vinyl, with a zipper on the back and a wrist strap to carry it. You could give it any emoji… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy folded fabric tassel pillow

April 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make this pillow cover with folded fabric tassels. It’s a great scrap busting project! The folded fabric tassels are easy to make and stitch down. The design is inspired by a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up Minky baby blanket

April 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Carisa Smith shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this Roll-Up and Go Minky Baby Blanket. Soft and snuggly, it’s a great baby shower gift! Or, give one to a small child as a special naptime… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Foldover tote with faux leather handles from a plain canvas tote

April 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas tote, giving it a foldover top and faux leather straps. The foldover top is made from a contrasting fabric, creating a color block effect. The plain canvas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magnetic pin dish

April 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how you can turn a small dish into a magnetic pincushion. Magnets on the bottom of the dish keep pins from spilling out. It’s a fast and simple project. This would be so pretty out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy wraparound scarf headband

April 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Back when I had long hair, I would sometimes use a scarf as a headband. I could only use the short ones, though, or leave really long tails on the long ones, because otherwise there was just too much bulk… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric checkbook cover

April 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a fabric checkbook cover. The fabric cover is much prettier – and more durable – than the cheap plastic covers that come from the bank. It even has… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Super easy jersey knit maxi dress

April 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A lightweight jersey knit maxi dress is super easy to make if you follow this tutorial by Kirstin at Kojodesigns. Add a belt to complete the look and define your waist. It’s made using simple straight seams, and because jersey… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather bucket bag

April 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Colleen at Pretty Prudent shows how you can make a faux leather bucket bag that’s pretty awesome. It’s lined in a contrasting cotton. A cord threaded through grommets around the top of the bag loosely cinches it in. If you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Classic baby dress

April 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make this classic baby dress. It has a lined sleeveless bodice and a gathered skirt. You can make this pretty in any style of fabric print –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angled color block tote

April 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this angled color block tote. The asymmetrical color blocking from solids gives it modern styling. It’s a versatile bag, good for errand running or… Read more ...