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Tutorial: No-sew adaptive sweatshirt for wheelchair users

September 25, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you or someone you love uses a wheelchair, then you know how difficult it can be to find adaptive clothing. The styles are limited in either pre-made clothes or sewing patterns. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how she… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tabletop sewing notions caddy

September 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Tabletop sewing notions caddy

This tabletop sewing notions caddy has all the pockets you need to organize your sewing tools and keep them at the ready. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one. With handles to carry, it’s perfect for taking… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy knot headband

September 23, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Create a knot headband from fabric scraps and fusible fleece! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial over at Therm O Web showing how to make this easy sewing project. It’s made with quilting weight cotton fabrics so it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Wool felt autumn pumpkin banner

September 23, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This autumn pumpkin banner is so cute for fall! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a post at Polka Dot Designs with a free pattern and tutorial for making it. It’s made from wool felt with gorgeous dimensional wool felt flowers… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s boyfriend t-shirt

September 22, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

T-shirts are easy to sew and sure to get lots of wear! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to create a women’s t-shirt. It has a looser “boyfriend” fit that’s comfortable and stylish. … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Recycled denim luggage tags

September 21, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Recycled denim luggage tags

Don’t throw out your old jeans when they get worn out! That old denim is perfect for sewing and upcycling projects! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how to recycle denim from old jeans to create these luggage tags. The… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Corduroy fanny pack or purse

September 20, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Corduroy fanny pack or purse

Like many fashion trends from the 80s, fanny packs are back! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how you can sew a fanny pack or hip bag that converts to a purse. The little corduroy bag can be carried either way,… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Lace trim raglan sleeve detail

September 19, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Lace trim raglan sleeve detail

Raglan sleeve shirts are easy to sew, and so much fun to customize! You can easily add interest by just using contrast fabric for the sleeves, but you can make it even cuter by adding trim to the seam. Emily… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy journal bookmark

September 19, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This easy journal bookmark holds a pen, pencil, or three. It’s easy to sew from scrap fabric! Danielle from DIY Danielle has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Attach it to a brand new journal and it’s the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Felt Halloween ornaments

September 18, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Felt Halloween ornaments

Create cute felt ornaments to hang on a spooky Halloween tree! Felt With Love Designs has free patterns to create a witch, spider, and ghost ornament. They’d also be cute embellishments for a Halloween wreath! They’re quick to sew, and… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Quilted baby bib

September 18, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s so much fun to sew for a new baby! Glenis from Gee’s Projects has a free pattern to sew this lovely quilted baby bib that would make a great gift for new parents. The bib is big enough to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Side panel t-shirt refashion

September 17, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Side panel t-shirt refashion

It’s no fun when a top fits a little too snug! I’m always tugging it this way or that, trying to get it to lay smooth. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a solution for that. She adds contrast fabric panels… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Stitching in the ditch

September 16, 2019 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

If you want to finish off a lining or a cuff, stitching in the ditch is your friend. If you’ve never tried this technique before, you’ll love it for creating a clean finish in a short amount of time! Melissa… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy ghost Halloween costume

September 15, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Easy ghost Halloween costume

Create an easy ghost Halloween costume with this tutorial by Heather Handmade! The sheer ghost cape can be worn over regular clothes, making this a great last minute costume! Add a fake chain around the neck for a ghostly accessory.… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: DIY Receiving Blanket

September 14, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Receiving blankets make great gifts for new parents, and if you know how to sew you can make them yourself. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial showing how to sew a simple receiving blanket. You can… Read more ...