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Tutorial and pattern: Peasant dress for an 18″ doll

January 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Peasant dresses are an easy style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re also an easy style of dress to sew for dolls. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled gingham pillow shams

January 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These ruffled pillow shams by Sew4Home remind me of the gingham pillow shams and accent pillows my mother made for me when I was a kid. They’re even gingham just like the ones I had! There’s just something timeless about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted pillbox pouch

January 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These quilted pillbox pouches provide cute and handy storage for small sewing notions or office supplies. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 4″ x 6″. It’s a great scrapbusting project for your… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fold out fabric storage box

January 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fabric box folds up and ties with a bow to provide pretty storage for toys or other small items. But untie that bow and it folds out flat. It also has the option to fold out just the front,… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Donut hot pad

January 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Polka dots are a staple in my fabric stash. They’re just so versatile – and so cute! Amber Simmons shows how you can create these donut hot pads, with polka dot fabric giving them sprinkles. Donuts and polka dots in… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Batwing sweater top

January 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this batwing sweater top. It has the perfect mix of slouch and fit, loose through the top and fitting snug around the waist and the wrists. It can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip pouches

January 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These clear vinyl zip pouches are a happy way to store your little stuff, whether it’s cosmetics or craft supplies or other small items. HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The colored clearn vinyl adds such… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chair or bench cushion slipcover

January 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This bench started off as a dated and worn thrift store find, but look how beautiful it is now! A coat of paint and a cover for the cushion do wonders to update the style. Cami from Tidbits shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Girls leggings with a yoga waistband

January 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

I don’t know how people dressed their girls for winter before leggings. They’re perfect for all the layering you need to do to keep warm in the winter, especially kids who like to play outside. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sundance squash blossom quilt

January 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making her striking Sundance squash blossom quilt. The large pieces make this quilt quick to sew. The design is also nice for showing off solids! Click below for her tutorial: Sundance … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Quick casserole carrier

January 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has taken her popular casserole carrier tutorial and created a 1-minute video showing how it’s put together. The insulated carrier wraps around a rectangular baking dish

and has loops at the top where you… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Peasant dress for an 18″ doll

Tutorial: Ruffled gingham pillow shams

Tutorial: Quilted pillbox pouch

Tutorial and pattern: Fold out fabric storage box

Cricut Tutorial: Donut hot pad

Tutorial and pattern: Batwing sweater top

Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip pouches

Tutorial: Chair or bench cushion slipcover

Tutorial and pattern: Girls leggings with a yoga waistband

Tutorial: Sundance squash blossom quilt

Video tutorial: Quick casserole carrier

Tutorial and pattern: Adorable corgi dog softie

Tutorial: Reverse applique patchwork heart pillow

Tutorial: 3 ways to rip out a seam

Sewing Tutorial: Gym clothes laundry bag