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Sewing mistakes, and how to recover from them

March 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

The sewing blog world is filled with beautiful pictures of finished projects, so it may seem like you’re the only one who has projects that just don’t work out. Not true. We all make mistakes in our sewing, some of… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Floor cushions with leather handles

March 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Floor cushions with leather handles

These floor cushions provide extra seating for a living room or den. Leather handles make it easy to carry them. They stack neatly on a wooden stand or directly on the floor. Dritz has a tutorial on their blog, Make… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled jeans coasters

March 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled jeans coasters

I think all of us have at least one pair of old, worn-out jeans in our closets. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch shows how you can upcycle those old jeans into fabric coasters. They don’t take much fabric so this… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Shorten button up shirt sleeves

March 3, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Shorten button up shirt sleeves

It may seem difficult to shorten the sleeves of a button up shirt – after all, those cuffs! – but it’s actually pretty simple to do. Don’t settle for shirt sleeves that are too long! Heather from Heather Handmade has… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Kids hooded towel

March 3, 2019 by Anne Weaver

A big warm towel makes getting out of the bath or swimming pool so much easier for kids! Jenna from Making Things is Awesome shows how you can make a kids hooded towel. She starts with a 42″ square of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ken doll raglan shirt

March 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver

If your child has Barbie dolls, you know that much of the fun of the fashion dolls is dressing them up. The Ken dolls don’t have as many options, though. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free sewing pattern… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy knit bow headband

March 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver

These knit bow headbands are the perfect finishing touch for a little girl’s outfit! Becca from Sunflower Seams shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make them. The stretch knit is comfortable to wear. She gives… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: T-shirt yarn bowl

March 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create a cute little bowl from t-shirt yarn. Some people make their own t-shirt by cutting up old t-shirts, but Alicia uses a t-shirt yarn

product. Getting the yarn in a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Patchwork embroidery hoop organizer

March 1, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Patchwork embroidery hoop organizer

Make an organizer for your most-reached-for quilting supplies from an embroidery hoop! Bev from Flamingo Toes has a tutorial showing how. It’s only fitting that the pocket on the front of the quilt supply organizer is made with a… Read more ...

Cricut Sewing pattern: Make custom border print fabric

February 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Make custom border print fabric

How adorable are these little girls’ twirly skirts! I’m loving those border prints!! And if you look closely, you can see how she embellished them with sequins and gathered fabric for details. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how she used… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Bendy snake toy

February 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from This Pilgrim Life shows how you can sew this fun bendy snake toy. It’s a simple sewing project that kids will love! The fabric snake bodies have wires in them so they can bend and hold their shape. … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Spring banner with yarn tassels

February 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Spring banner with yarn tassels

Sew this cute spring bunny banner to welcome all things spring to your house! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s made with fabric flags and yarn tassels, all done up in pastels with bunny… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt fox softie

February 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver

This little felt fox softie is so cute! His features are so sweet – a little heart nose, rosy cheeks, and happy sleepy eyes. Alex Rygiel shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making him. The little woodland creature… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: No-sew velvet braided headband

February 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: No-sew velvet braided headband

Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can create a lovely braided velvet headband. Though it’s made from fabric, there’s no sewing required. It’s a fun project you can make in an afternoon or evening and have a pretty… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Fabric Easter basket liner

February 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Fabric Easter basket liner

A pretty fabric liner can truly transform a plain, ordinary basket into a special Easter basket that feels both personal and festive! Kim from Bugaboo City has shared an amazing tutorial that shows you just how easy it is to… Read more ...