Sewing Patterns – Page 478

Tutorial: How to make adjustable lingerie straps

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make adjustable lingerie straps. The thin elastic straps don’t HAVE to go just on bras. They’re also a nice addition to a layering cami or nightie. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt tote

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a fringed t-shirt tote, with no sewing required. All you need is a t-shirt and a pair of scissors. This would be a great project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bear hand warmer

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tia & Laura from Little Button Diaries share a free pattern at Hobbycraft for this sweet bear hand warmer. The little fabric pouch is filled with rice. Just pop him in the microwave before you head out into the cold,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned sweater skirt – and it’s lined!

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors combined a sweater and a t-shirt to make one fabulous skirt. It’s a lined sweater skirt with a hidden elastic waistband. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The t-shirt lining smoothes panty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine arrow bean bag game

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make a Valentine arrow bean bag game. Sew a set of bean bags shaped like Cupid’s arrows and mark off a heart-shaped target on your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fleece essential oils carrier

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse made this simple fleece carrier to hold her bottles of essential oils. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fleece protects the glass bottles from bumps, ad the pockets fit tightly around the… Read more ...

9 tips for upcycling or refashioning old clothing to new creations

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects. Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details. Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine t-shirt wrap bracelet

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from SweetKM shows how you can make this t-shirt wrap bracelet, with hearts and love for Valentine’s Day. The wrap bracelet is made from a scrap of t-shirt knit, with felt hearts or letters spelling L-O-V-E stitched on. This… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute zipper pouch

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Zippered pouches are one of the most versatile and practical handmade gifts you can make. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to work on in your free time or you’re in need of a last-minute gift idea,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slim Fit and Flare Dress

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade made this beautiful slim fit & flare dress for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She adapted a basic dress bodice & sleeve pattern for the top, adding her own lightly gathered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Painted thrift store purses

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Aunt Peaches shows how a little bit of paint can make magic on a thrift store purse. The painting is super simple – just lots of dabs of bright colors – but the effect is WOW. Look for pocketbooks and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ferdinand the Frog softie

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a free pattern for her Ferdinand the Frog softie. He’s a real prince, and he’s got a felt crown to prove it. With Velcro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy heart reverse applique pincushion

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy heart pincushion. The heart in the middle is made with a reverse applique technique and a patchwork of small fabric scraps. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Color block pillow with a hidden zipper

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from She’s Got The Notion shows how you can make a color blocked throw pillow with a zipper hidden in the seam between the two colors. You can make them in any color combo to suit your mood or… Read more ...