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Sewing pattern: Sew a fabric lunch bag

August 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A personalized lunch box is the perfect back to schools sewing project and you can make one using this free tutorial by Cat from Mary Martha Mama. The fabric lunch bag is insulated and also completely washable. It has an… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tote bag with a front zip pocket

July 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Tote bag with a front zip pocket

This roomy tote has a big zip pocket sewn into the front! How’s that for handy? I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make this bag. The zip pocket takes just a few extra steps when… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Shortening a metal zipper

July 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sewing tutorial: Shortening a metal zipper

Nylon or plastic zippers are super easy to shorten. Just cut across the tape, then sew across the teeth! The only trick is to make sure your zipper pull isn’t on the part you cut off. Metal zippers, on the… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Little piggy softie ball that kids can make

July 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little piggy is an adorable little softie ball – and he’s also a project that kids can make! Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free pattern and sewing tutorial. Her project is part of Sew a Softie month. It’s… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Girls boho poncho top

July 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a girls’ boho poncho top. Lightweight and breezy, it’s perfect for summer and the first months of fall when there are plenty of days it still feels… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Gorgeous tassels from denim scraps

July 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Gorgeous tassels from denim scraps

These colorful tassels are made from…. old jeans! Not only do these tassels look gorgeous but they are pretty robust too. No chance of them falling apart as they are made from fraying large squares of scrap denim from old… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Flannel receiving blanket

July 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Flannel receiving blanket

This flannel receiving blanket is the perfect gift for a newborn! Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle has a tutorial showing how you can sew one up. It’s made from two layers of flannel so it’s good and soft. There are so… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy silk sari pillow sham

July 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Easy silk sari pillow sham

Sew a beautiful pillow sham from silk saris! Mermaid’s Den shows how. It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners to do. If you don’t have sari pieces, you can use old scarves or other fabric scraps instead. Piecing the… Read more ...

Free embroidery pattern: Sew A Needle Pulling Thread

July 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remember how the song goes… “So! (sew)… a needle pulling thread”? You can stitch that on a little zip pouch with this free hand embroidery pattern that Jessica from Cutesy Crafts is sharing over at Polka Dot Chair. How cute… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to add pretty straps to your bra

July 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: How to add pretty straps to your bra

Whoever came up with the idea to quit trying to hid bra straps and instead make them decorative is a genius. The only problem is, I can’t ever find a bra in my size that has those pretty straps. Luckily,… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Lettuce edge hem

July 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics. The curly edge hem is a pretty finish for t-shirts and skirts. It’s also a great way to hem a knit that tends to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: 5 minute knotted knit headband

July 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: 5 minute knotted knit headband

Sew a knotted knit headband in just 5 minutes! It’s easy and Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a tutorial showing how. Use your knit scraps, or cut up an old t-shirt if you don’t have any scraps to use. … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Bow top zipper pouch

July 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew this pretty pencil pouch with a bow at the top. So cute for back to school time!! The size is perfect to toss into a backpack. The zipper down the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Fearfully and wonderfully made quote pillow

July 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Fearfully and wonderfully made quote pillow

Applique and embroider a favorite quote onto a pillow using the instructions in this tutorial by Mary Martha Mama. She includes a template for a quote from Psalms that would be perfect a for little girl’s nursery, but you can… Read more ...

Tips for deciding on a vintage sewing machine vs. a modern one

July 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Which is better – a new sewing machine or a vintage one? It depends on who you ask and what your needs are. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a great post with her experience with both types of machines, and… Read more ...