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Free pattern: Hemlock Tee

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shares a free pattern for making her Hemlock Tee. It’s a loose, boxy tee with three-quarter sleeves. It’s shown here out of a stripe, but her she also shows a cool color blocked version. (LOVING… Read more ...

Idea file: Convertible contrast hem band

August 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jean from Extra Petite just couldn’t decide whether she liked the contrast hem band on the skirt that she made. Folks who saw it in person said they liked the elephant fabric at the bottom of the yellow skirt. People… Read more ...

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I was so excited when Michaels asked me to join their Back to School Adventure! I knew exactly what I wanted to do!! Let me set the scene… It’s registration day at your school. You head up to school, kid(s)… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Knit shorts with fold-over elastic waistband and hem

August 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of shorts from stretch knit fabric, using fold-over elastic to finish the edges and create the waistband. The soft elastic wraps around the edge of the fabric for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with a sequin hem

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to make this t-shirt skirt. It’s a super simple refashion, requiring just one cut and just one seam. But if you want to give it some fancy, she… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Strapless maxi dress with deep ruffle hem

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this strapless maxi dress with a deep ruffle hem. It’s made from a lightweight jersey, a fabric that will be comfortable in the summer weather and also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a narrow facing to hem a curved edge

July 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Trying to put a smooth hem on a curved edge can be difficult. A standard double fold hem rarely works, as a curved piece is longer at the edge than at the stitch line. Lisa Mabey from Mabey She Made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle hem maxi skirt

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making this ruffle hem maxi skirt. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it’s a comfortable summer skirt that looks cute with a t-shirt or tank. The deep ruffle at the hem… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed hem on a wool skirt

July 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how she made the fringed hem on this wool mini skirt. It took more than just pulling the threads to make the fringe. She also reinforced the hem from the back so it won’t… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tulip Hem Wrap Dress for a toddler

June 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern for making her Tulip Hem Wrap Dress in a toddler girl size. Because it’s a wrap dress, it can grow with your child. The width of the bodice is easily adjusted… Read more ...

Tutorial: Racerback tunic with a high-low hem

June 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a loose fitting racerback tunic. It cinches in under the bust and she gives it a high-low hem. Go to The Sewing Rabbit for … Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered stripe hem skirt

June 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shares a tutorial at Timeless Treasures blog showing how she used their Sketch Basics fabric to create a layered stripe around the hem of a gathered skirt. She calls it her End of the Rainbow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s reversible gathered skirt with scalloped hem

June 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from While She Was Sleeping shows how to make a little girls’ gathered skirt with a pretty scalloped hem, and a bonus feature – it’s reversible! Get the how-to at While She Was Sleeping. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem a curved edge

June 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Putting a hem on a curved piece of fabric is tricky. When you turn the edges under, you’ll have an inbalance between the amount of fabric to stitich down (the bit you turned under) and what you’re stitching it down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bohemian bag from a woven placemat

May 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Henry Happened made this groovy bag out of a woven placemat. The fringe at the sides of the placemat ends up on just the one side of the bag – a cool asymmetrical detail. She shares a tutorial… Read more ...