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Sewing pattern: Grading and trimming seams

January 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Grading and trimming seams

Seam allowances can add bulk or cause bunching, especially if you’re sewing a tight curve or using heavy fabrics. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to grade and trim seams to reduce bulk and get corners and curves to lay… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Scrap friendly quilted pillow cover

January 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Scrap friendly quilted pillow cover

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew these fun and pretty quilted pillow covers. They’re made with a quilt-as-you-go technique that’s great for improv piecing and using up your scraps. Pull out your scraps and see what… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy poncho wrap

December 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew an easy poncho wrap to add an extra layer to your winter outfits! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how. You can start with yardage – or with a lightweight blanket! Her blanket poncho has a shawl collar, toggle… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Knit pencil skirt

December 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

See how easy it is to sew a simple knit pencil skirt! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make one. If you’re wanting to learn to make your own clothes, a knit pencil skirt like… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Fabric Valentine postcards

December 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Fabric Valentine postcards

Send a handmade Valentine to friends and family with these fabric Valentine postcards! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl has a tutorial showing how to make them. Create custom designs using Valentine novelty prints. It’s also a good way to use… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Classic satchel bag

December 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can sew a classic satchel bag. It’s big enough to pack for a weekend trip, but easy enough to carry to take with you to the gym. It has a pockets on the inside as well… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Henley button placket

December 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The great thing about sewing t-shirts is that it’s so easy to adapt them to make different styles of shirts. Hey June Handmade has a great tutorial showing how you can add a button placket when sewing a shirt, turning… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Woven fabric basket

December 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Did you know you can weave your fabrics into beautiful baskets? You can, and Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how. The woven strips of fabric are reinforced with a heavy interfacing, so the basket is actually… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Farmhouse style ruffle pillow cover

December 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Farmhouse style ruffle pillow cover

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew these lovely farmhouse style ruffle pillow covers. Raw edge ruffles down both sides of the pillow cover create a rustic, shabby chic look. The envelope style pillow covers are easy… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to rip out a seam

December 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you sew, sooner or later you’ll sew the wrong pieces together, or a seam looks wonky, and you’ll need to rip it out. It happens to everyone, even the most seasoned of sewists. And though it’s frustrating to have… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Embroidered photo Christmas ornaments

December 24, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Embroidered photo Christmas ornaments

Turn family photos into keepsake ornaments with this tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says! Embroidery and beading and a bit of tulle add sparkle and personality to the black and white photos. You’ll have fun figuring out which details to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Gathered ribbon angel Christmas ornaments

December 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Gathered ribbon angel Christmas ornaments

These ribbon angels will be so pretty hanging on the tree, with the Christmas lights shining through the sheer gathered ribbon. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how you can make them. She made these angels with… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Patchwork bear ornament you can hang outside

December 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Patchwork bear ornament you can hang outside

This bear ornament is made from patchwork fabric, but with the vinyl coating on the outside, it’s perfect for hanging outdoors! In fact, this bear ornament was made to hang on one of the Christmas trees decorating the U.S. Capitol! … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled sweater hat

December 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Wool hats can be so expensive, and wool fabric is even more so. Keep warm this winter by upcycling an old wool sweater into a hat! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how. This is a photo tutorial with no pattern… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Sequin skirt

December 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Holiday party and nothing to wear? Make yourself a sparkly sequin skirt! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a a tutorial showing how. It’s perfect for Christmas and New Year’s parties! Her tutorial includes tips for sewing… Read more ...