Pets – Page 10

Sewing Tutorial: Using the differential feed setting on your serger

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s a dial on my serger labeled Differential Feed. I don’t entirely know what that means so I never touch it. Irene from Serger Pepper explains differential feed in a post on Craftsy. A short explanation is that this setting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crossover skirt and ruffled petticoat for a little girl’s dress

March 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how you can create a crossover skirt with a ruffled petticoat for a little girl’s dress. This would make a beautiful Easter dress! The skirt is made with angled ends overlapping at the front, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY martingale dog collar with a half chain

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make a martingale dog collar with a half chain. The collar part is made from an upcycled leather belt and a scrap of vintage fabric. The leather make a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Water bottle dog toy

March 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The fleece dog bone toy is not stuffed with polyfil or batting. Instead, there’s an empty water bottle inside to give it shape and to give a satisfying crunch when the toy is chewed. You can find a free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dog treat gift bag and poop bag holder

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Organized 31 shares a tutorial for making a doggie treat gift bag for Valentine’s Day. After it’s been gifted, it can be threaded on to a dog leash so it can also be used as a handy bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece pet bed with bolster sides and removable pillow

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a soft fleece bed for your cat or small dog. It has stuffed bolster sides and a removable pillow in the middle. The sewing is easy. The bolster sides tie together at the corners… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt dragon finger puppet

November 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vicki from Vicki Brown Designs shares a free pattern for making these cute felt dragon finger puppets. She made a whole stack of them to give as party favors at a Knights and Princesses themed party. They’re hand stitched from… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reversible flannel pet bed

October 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how you can make a flannel bed for your cat or small dog. You can even personalize it with your pet’s name. Place it by his favorite window or near a heating vent, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Business card wallet

October 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making a pretty fabric business card wallet. She’ll be carrying it with her at Quilt Market, the lucky dog! (One day I’ll make it there. Until, I’ll live vicariously through… Read more ...

Tutorial: A royal crown and robe for your pet

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tovah from Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a royal crown and robe for your pet. With the crushed velvet crown and robe, you can dress them up like the royalty you know they are. Both pieces are trimmed… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork and ribbon dog leash

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Being a crazy cat lady, I don’t know that much about dogs. But I do know that dogs have to be walked regularly and that dog leashes get plenty of use. So why not make a dog leash that is… Read more ...

Free pattern: Owl hand puppets

September 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Charming Doodle shares a free pattern for making an owl hand puppet. They’re super easy to make, and so much fun for kids to play with! Vary the fabrics and colors to give each his own personality. Once you master… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Felt hot dog play set

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This felt hot dog play set has everything you need to serve up some felt hot dog cuisine. LiEr from Ikat Bag shares a tutorial for making them, including a free pattern for the buns. She also shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petals Pillow

September 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shows how you can make this decorative pillow covered in fabric petals. She shows how to make the fabric petals and also how to achieve even spacing and good coverage when stitching them down to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Rabbit hand puppet

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making this super cute rabbit hand puppet. Minky fur makes an especially soft and cuddly rabbit body, but you could also use fleece or felt. Your… Read more ...