Pets – Sewing

DIY Cat Hammock – Free Sewing Pattern with Video

July 22, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Learn how to easily make a DIY cat (or ferret) hammock with adjustable straps that can be placed in various positions around the house, or outside, so your fur baby can relax in safety and in a clean environment. HelloSewing … Read more ...

Upcycled Water Bottle Dog Toy – Free Sewing Pattern

July 5, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Don’t spend a fortune on dog toys – make your own from upcycled materials! Heather Handmade created this fun dog bone toy from old jeans, with an empty water bottle inside to make a crinkly sound. You can easily replace… Read more ...

Rainbow Cloud Felt Cat Toy – Easy Sewing Tutorial

May 16, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This adorable rainbow cloud felt cat toy is easy to sew up. It takes just 15 minutes or so, and you probably have all the supplies you need on hand. I’ve got an easy sewing tutorial and free pattern for… Read more ...

DIY Dog Bed Sewing Tutorial

May 10, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make a comfy spot for your dog to sleep with a DIY dog bed! Heather Handmade shows how you can sew one up. Materials can get expensive if you buy them all new, but she includes tips for ways to… Read more ...

DIY Dog Bandana – Free Sewing Pattern

March 14, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This DIY dog bandana is easy to sew and would look so cute on your favorite good boi! You can make one from a fat quarter or from larger scraps of fabric. Head to Heather Handmade for a free… Read more ...

How to Make a Snuffle Mat for Dogs – DIY Sewing Tutorial

January 31, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A snuffle mat turns feeding time into a fun activity for your dog. A snuffle mat is an interactive feeding toy with pockets and hiding spots for your dog’s food. As they sniff out their food, they get the reward… Read more ...

Fabric Cube Cat Bed – DIY Sewing Tutorial

January 8, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Create a special hideaway for your cats with this cat bed tutorial by Swoodson Says. The DIY cat bed is made as a fabric cube with a hole in the front for kitty to enter. The bottom is a… Read more ...

Werewolf Costume for a Dog – DIY Sewing Tutorial

October 4, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dress your dog up as a werewolf this Halloween! Heather Handmade shows how you can easily create a DIY werewolf costume from an upcycled shirt and a bit of denim. And though werewolves are supposed to be scary, this werewolf… Read more ...

Ghost Costume for Your Dog – DIY Sewing Tutorial

September 18, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How cute is this dog costume for Halloween? You can sew one with this tutorial from Heather Handmade. It would make the cutest costume for bringing your dog with you to a Halloween parade or a trunk or treat… Read more ...

Book Review – I Love My Dog Embroidery

June 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Wear your dog-loving heart on your sleeve (literally!) with I Love My Dog Embroidery

, coming from Quarry Books. The patterns here offer a range puppy and dog patterns in different styles, shapes, and genres. It’s a perfect book for… Read more ...

DIY sewing tutorial: Hooded dog towel

March 6, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pamper your pooch with a hooded towel that’s just her size! It’s just the thing to wrap your dog up in after a bath or walk. Susan at Organized 31 shows how you can sew one up, quick and easy.… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Mitered corners

January 20, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make your corners neat and pretty when finishing the edges of napkins, tablecloths, table runners, and more. A mitered corner reduces the bulk at the corner and creates a crisp, clean… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Bias tape mitered corners

January 13, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Bias tape mitered corners

Bias tape is easy to shape around curves, but what do you do when you come to a corner? Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can create mitered corners with bias tape. The miter gives… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Pincushion from fabric scraps

December 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Pincushion from fabric scraps

Sew your fabric scraps up into an adorable patchwork pincushion! Petra from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make this patchwork pincushion from half-square triangle blocks. It’s a great way to use your scraps to make something useful for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ironing board cover

December 15, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ironing board covers don’t stay looking pretty forever. Eventually all the heat from the iron will make dark scorched spots on your cover. Luckily, it’s easy enough to make a new cover for your ironing board. Petro from Easy Peasy… Read more ...

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