Pets – Page 6

Tutorial: Adjust the presser foot tension on your sewing machine

May 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that you can adjust the tension on your presser foot? It’s not something you’d need to do very often, but depending on the weight of your fabric you may need to adjust it. Petro from Easy Peasy… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy pet bed with an envelope closure

May 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a soft bed for your pet to sleep on. You can make a pet bed yourself! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Scattered Mom shares a tutorial showing how. … Read more ...

100 free sewing patterns for Tote Bags

May 10, 2018 by Shellie Wilson

These sewing patterns are all of the totes or large bags. All of these links will take you directly to the sewing pattern and the sewing tutorial. The sewing projects vary from easy to hard, so make sure you check… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew button holes using a buttonhole foot

May 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Every time I teach a sewing class, I have someone ask me what the long flat plastic presser foot is for. And when I tell them it’s a buttonhole foot, their eyes glaze over. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric tulips

April 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Spring is the season of blooming flowers, and what could be more beautiful and vibrant than tulips? If you’re looking for a unique and creative way to brighten up your home decor, then Audrey Pettit has the perfect solution for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur cat bed in a repurposed Easter basket

April 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Allison from Dream A Little Bigger came up with a super creative way to repurpose an old Easter basket into something special for your furry friends — a fun new cat bed! If you have an old basket lying… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Dog paw towel to hang by your door

March 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Keep your dog from tracking dirt in your house with this paw towel! Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s sewn into a pocket shape that makes it easy to wipe mud and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow covers with no dog ear corners

March 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

When you stuff a flat pillow cover with a fluffy pillow insert dog ears are pretty much inevitable. You know, those flat bits of fabric in the corners where the pillow insert doesn’t quite reach. There’s a fix for that. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Animal puppet bath mitts

February 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These cute animal puppet bath mitts can make bath time a lot more fun! Gena from Ginger Casa shows how you can make them out of washcloths. It’s easy to make different kinds of animals by just changing up the… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Boston Terrier puppy coin purse

January 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This puppy coin purse is enough to make even a cat lady say, “Awwww…” Joanne from Craft Passion shares the free pattern and tutorial. The puppy on the pouch is a Boston Terrier. I’m loving those little curled ears and… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Adorable corgi dog softie

January 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Quigley the Corgi is the cutest little dog softie! How can you not love him when he’s got those sweet ears and of course the heart in his hands? Jenny from Fluffmonger has a free pattern and tutorial to share… Read more ...

How to tackle a repetitive sewing project and keep it fun

January 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way just completed a sizable sewing project – 30 library bags to give to children in need. The bags themselves were pretty simple, but the volume was quite significant. It can be hard on big projects… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Scotty dog doorstop

January 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver

If you live in an older house, or at least a house that has settled some, then you probably know how annoying it is when a door just won’t stay shut. This Scotty dog will help keep doors from drifting… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Upcycled dog sweater

November 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can take an old sweater that you don’t wear any more and turn it into warm winter wear for your dog. This refashion works best for smaller dogs and her free pattern… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: No-sew bandana dog collar

October 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

You can make these smart bandana collars for your dog, with no sewing required! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. She uses fusible hem tape to assemble it. If you wanted to sew it… Read more ...