Sewing Patterns – Page 972

Tutorial: Whimsical Felt Christmas Trees

November 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her Whimsical Felt Trees, inspired by similar items she saw in a Garnet Hill catalog. The felt trees are sooo cute, and are easily made from inexpensive materials. Get the tute to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thimble or change pouch with squeeze opening

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Idle Hands Empty Brain shows how to make an itty bitty pouch to hold thimbles or perhaps a bit of small change. The top opens when you squeeze the sides together. The pouch gets its stiff sides from a recycled… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Little Prince appliqued zippered pouch

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Cation Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with an appliqued design inspired by the classic The Little Prince

e. Love!! Get the tutorial at Caton Designs. [photo from Cation Designs]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed hankies from an old button-down shirt

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from La Famille guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make a monogrammed hankie. She gets the fabric from an old button-down shirt. This is such a great idea!! It… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Dressy Christmas outfit from casualwear patterns

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she used patterns intended for casualwear to make a dressy Christmas outfit. The blouse was made from a pattern intended for knits, but she used it with a non-stretchy polyester. Her post explains… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjustable fleece hat

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make an adjustable fleece hat. It comes down far enough to cover the ears, and a bit of elastic at the back allows you to cinch it in for a snug fit. I’m… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas Stocking Pocket Banner

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Stocking Pocket Banner. Each flag in the banner has an appliqued pocket shaped like a stocking so you can fill them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Metal frame change purse

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bethany from Sweet Bee Creations shares a tutorial on her log, Sweet Bee Buzzings, showing how to make a small metal frame change purse. These little pouches are sooo cute! The metal frame makes this look like it would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux knotted cowl

November 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off The Cuff Sewing Style shows how to make a faux knotted cowl for a knit top. Get the tute. [photo from Off The Cuff Sewing Supply]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Formal day dress from her daughter’s wedding dress

November 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows the lovely formal dress that she made – out of her daughter’s wedding dress. I love that her daughter was the one who encouraged her to take on such a risky project, and that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered ruffled hostess apron

November 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a tiered ruffled hostess apron. They made theirs from vintage-y florals to give it a romantic cottage feel. It would also be fun out of brights for a sassier look. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bandana headband with elastic

November 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Enkarna from GateArte shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bandana headband with elastic at the bottom. You can find bandanas inexpensively at discount and craft stores. Or, if you can’t find a bandana with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a tea wallet

November 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anne from the GreenStitch poscast shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tea wallet. The fabric case has 6 pockets to hold tea bags. It all folds up for easy transport in your purse. This would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a quick coffee sleeve

November 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a coffee sleeve. The fabric wrap fits around a to-go coffee cup and protects your hands from the hot cup. It’s a quick project to sew up and would make a thoughtful… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oven mitt

November 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. A small loop makes it easy to hang on a cabinet knob or from a hook, so it’s always right where you need it. This would make a… Read more ...