Sewing Patterns – Page 458

Tutorial: Easy baby blanket 2 ways

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows two ways you can make a baby blanket. Her first method makes a lightweight blanket from a single layer of quilting cotton, perfect for the warmer months. Her second method makes a cozier option,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy zippered pouch

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making this boxy zippered pouch. It makes a great cosmetics bag, but I can also see it being a good pencil pouch or sewing kit bag. You can make them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible pillowcase

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make a reversible pillow case. If you want to make it extra pretty, you can add trim to the opening. Making it reversible gives you two looks from the one pillowcase. It also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage powder or bath mitt

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When I was a kid, I loved using my grandmother’s body powder. I felt so fancy pouncing the perfumed powder over my arms and back. Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a free vintage project sheet showing how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew knotted animal blanket

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a cool variation of the no-sew knotted blanket. Rather than the knots going around the outer edge of the fleece blanket, she uses the knots to insert an animal shape into the middle of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Womens asymmetrical top that can be worn 2 ways

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making this spring top with an asymmetrical hem. You can wear it two ways – tied and bloused at the hip, or left hanging loose for an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple travel kit from a washcloth

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Practically Functional guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how you can make a travel kit out of a washcloth. It’s a super simple, quick project, good for beginners to make. Now that I think about… Read more ...

Old Shirt to Bunny

April 3, 2015 by Vikram Goyal

For this free project, Debbie used a button down shirt from her husband. Needing only 30 minutes to finish, this bunny looks very cute with buttons down the front! Get the pattern here.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Circle skirt with an easy invisible zipper

April 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make a circle skirt with a simple waistband and an easy invisible zipper closure. She links you to a handy calculator at By Hand London that tells you what size circle pieces… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make harem or palazzo pants

April 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne-Marie from Neverwares shares a tutorial at Pattern Patter blog showing how you can make a pair of harem or palazzo pants. Because the fit is so loose through the legs, it’s easy to create your own pattern based on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage hanky bunny softie

April 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can use a vintage hanky to create a sweet bunny softie. The hanky will make the bunny’s body and ears, with scraps of knit fabric (stripes are awesome) making his… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a narrow tube of fabric using household items

April 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A sewing project can be rocking along so steadily… till you see a step in the inatructions that says to turn a narrow tube of fabric right side out. Deby from So Sew Easy shares her trick for turning a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Knotted headband from knit fabric

April 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Knotted headbands are all the rage right now. I like the look. Casual but feminine, giving the look of a bow but without too much frilliness. Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shows how you can make your own knotted… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lip balm holder on a key ring

March 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a lip balm

holder. It has hardware

attached so you can add it to your keyring or hang it from the handle of your bag. It doesn’t take… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt Easter bunny basket

March 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You and Mie shares a tutorial at Mom.me showing how you can make this felt Easter bunny basket. It’s a simple design but sooo cute!! His long bunny ears are the handles. This would make such a sweet… Read more ...