Half Yard GiftsBook Review – Half Yard Gifts: Easy sewing projects using leftover pieces of fabric
Half Yard GiftsPatterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Half Yard Giftsby Anne Weaver
When you sew patterns intended for knit fabrics, you need to take the amount of stretch in the knit into account. Often your pattern will indicate how much stretch a fabric needs to have. But how do you figure out… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
This fabric reindeer gift bag is a way to wrap up a Christmas gift. And it’s reusable, too! It would also make a fun decoration if you just filled it with old newspaper or stuffing to fill it out. Polka… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
These fabric mushrooms would make delightful Christmas ornaments! Pillar Box Blue shows how you can sew fabric mushrooms out of scrap fabrics. This is perfect for decorator fabric samples and other small pieces of richly textured fabrics. Go to Pillar … Read more ... by Anne Weaver
These DIY hand warmers make great gifts for holidays! They’re quick to make, and use inexpensive supplies, so you can sew up a bunch for friends and family. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make these easy hand… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Make something adorable for your pet! This cute dog bandana collar with pattern is simple to make with a free pattern from Beginner Sewing Projects. The pattern makes it easy to cut out the shapes you need and you… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
You can make Christmas stockings to match any decor or personal style when you sew them yourself! Heather Handmade shows how to sew a Christmas stocking, and has a free sewing pattern you can download. Stockings are such a fun… Read more ...
Fat quarters are the new way to sew, I have featured a few fat quarter or scrap fabric books in the last few months as they are really gaining popularity. One of the biggest appeals with fat quarters is they… Read more ...
The Darcey bra is a beautiful comfortable soft bra, perfect for everyday wear. I personally love all the variations available with this pattern! Styles 1, 3 & 4 feature a low cut front which is super flattering. There are four… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
These DIY mushroom ornaments would be the perfect addition to a woodland style Christmas tree! Benzie Design has a free sewing pattern you can use to sew this adorable felt mushroom Christmas ornament. Go to Benzie Design for the tutorial… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Update your table settings with a new set of cloth napkins! Table settings look so much prettier with cloth napkins, and they’re also more eco-friendly than paper napkins. Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own fabric napkins. This… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
You can sew this t-shirt dress in just a couple of hours! So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use. The maxi length dress is a great addition to your wardrobe. You can wear it loose or belted… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
This infinity scarf is a beautiful accessory, but it’s got something else as well – a hidden pocket! The hidden zip pocket is a great place to stash an ID, a little cash, or other essentials you need to keep… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Don’t toss that favorite jacket or pair of pants just because there’s a hole or worn spot. You can mend them and add beautiful design elements at the same time. Nikki at Tikkido shows how to do a sashiko visible… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
These memorial Christmas ornaments are a beautiful way to remember loved ones at Christmas! Jessica at Cutesy Crafts made these heart ornaments from a grandmother’s clothing to give to family members. She was able to make a whole set of… Read more ...