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Tutorial: Quick fix for a gaping neckline

March 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

It’s no fun discovering that your freshly made garment has a gaping neckline.   All that work, to have a flaw front and center.  But all is not lost!  Justine from Sew Country Chick shares her quick fix for a gaping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Circus themed quiet book

March 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares the first in a series of posts at So Sew Easy showing how you can make a circus themed quiet book.  Each post will show how to make a different page, and will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use masking tape to sew in a zipper

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues uses masking tape to help sew in a zipper.  The tape holds the zipper in place while she sews it down.  She shares a tutorial showing how she does it.  She shows the technique with hand… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Line a bodice with no closure and no raw edges

March 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jenn from A Jennuine Life shows a cool trick for sewing a lined bodice with no raw edges and no closure.  It’s one of those techniques that’s better seen actually being done rather than in still photos, so she shares… Read more ...

8 signs your sewing machine hates you, plus how to fix them

March 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Most of the time, my sewing machine is my bestest friend.  But there are days when I swear she is out to get me!  I’m not alone.  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a list of 8… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny in a bubble pocket

February 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Olga from Kid Approved shows how you can make a bunny in a bubble pocket.  A bunny silhouette is peeking out of a gathered pocket.  How perfect would this be for an Easter dress?  She adds this special detail to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make her Bohemian Tassel Laptop Tote.  It’s pretty enough to just carry as a purse, but big enough to hold a laptop.  You can color block or dip dye the outside… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls long flutter skirt with a scalloped hem

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Charity from Say Grr Sewing shares a free pattern for this little girls long flutter skirt.  It has a beautiful scalloped hem that’s especially fun to twirl.  It’s reversible, too, so you can let your little girl decide which side… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle hem baby leg warmers from socks

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Baby leg warmers are super easy to make out of a pair of knee socks.  U Create shows how to do it.  Each one takes one cut and one simple edge finish on the sewing machine.  She timed herself and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew scout badges quickly and easily on your sewing machine

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can use your sewing machine to make quick work of sewing down scout badges.  Sure, some of the patches come with a fusible backing so you can just iron them down.  But…. Let’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick method for an elastic casing

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows her quick method for making an elastic casing.  She calls it her cheater’s waistband because it does cut some corners, but cutting corners is okay sometimes.  This method would be totally acceptable for simple… Read more ...

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 ...

Sewing or quilting themed books reading list

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I don’t necessarily spend alllll my free time in the sewing room.  I also enjoy curling up with a good book.  Do you?  Joy from xoxo Grandma has collected a list of 44 books with a sewing or quilting theme.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics.  The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags.  It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers.  The… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot pads with a sewing theme

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make a set of quilted hot pads, with cute sewing themed appliques.  She gives a template for a pair of scissors, a dress form, and a sewing machine to applique on… Read more ...
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