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Tutorial: No-sew Halloween fabric wreath

October 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This Halloween Fabric wreath is an super easy to make, inexpensive if you use fabric scraps! If you can tie a knot, you can make this wreath. Needlepointers.com has a video tutorial showing how. The strips have pinked edges which… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Hotel Transylvania Trick or Treat Bag

October 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew the cutest Hotel Transylvania Trick or Treat bags! You don’t even have to have seen the movie to think these bags are super adorable. Her tutorial includes free patterns to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace spider web Halloween shoes

October 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Turn a plain pair of canvas sneakers into the cutest Halloween shoes! Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can create these glitter spider web shoes. Each shoe features a partially spun “web” of crochet lace with a painted spider… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Women’s Cowl Neck Hoodie

September 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can sew the perfect fall cowl hoodie with this free pattern from Abby at Sew Much Ado. With raglan sleeves and a drawstring cowl, it has a sporty look. The raglan sleeves are also a great opportunity for some… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Halloween witch hat

September 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A good witch hat can turn just about any outfit into a great Halloween costume. You could buy one, but if you make one yourself you can choose exactly the fabrics and embellishments you want. Mayra from So Sew Easy… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Refashioned color blocked coat

September 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Refashioned color blocked coat

Portia from Makery refashioned several plain thrift store coats to create this gorgeous color blocked coat. She shares how she did it in a blog post. I love this! The color blocking adds a fresh modern twist and allows you… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Felt fringe zipper pouch

September 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Felt fringe zipper pouch

Sewing a zipper sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a great tutorial showing how to do it. The tutorial includes how to make a cute felt fringe zip pouch that’s easy to… Read more ...

Thrift store sewing supplies that will save you money

September 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing is not necessarily an inexpensive hobby, and most of us are always on the lookout for how to save money on our sewing supplies. We shop sales and clip coupons and save scraps. But do you shop the thrift… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Reversible toddler dress

September 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Reversible toddler dress

There’s something magical about a reversible garment – especially for a kid. One second it looks one way, the next it looks totally different! Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can create a reversible dress for a toddler or young… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Journal cover with front pocket

September 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Journal cover with front pocket

Create Kids Couture shows how you can sew a quick journal cover. There’s a pocket on the outside where you can put pencils or a notepad. Mix and match the prints for a fun look. The cutting directions she gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Vampirina hoodie

September 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vampirina is the cutest ghoul from Disney Junior and now your little one can look the part with this easy, no-sew hoodie. Tara from Spot of Tea Designs shares a tutorial at WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com. She starts with a plain blue hoodie… Read more ...

Book Review and Giveaway – You And Your Sewing Machine

September 27, 2018 by Shellie Wilson 66 Comments

YOU AND YOUR SEWING MACHINE

A Sewist’s Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Tips & Techniques by Bernie Tobisch From the sewing machine whisperer, Bernie Tobisch comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in… Read more ...