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Tutorial: Knotted crinkle teething toy for baby

January 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Laura from A Beautiful Mess show show you can make a crinkly teething toy for baby. It’s made from fabric knotted around a wooden ring. Plastic between the layers makes them crinkle when baby plays with the fabric. They’re easy… Read more ...

How to tackle a repetitive sewing project and keep it fun

January 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pam from Threading My Way just completed a sizable sewing project – 30 library bags to give to children in need. The bags themselves were pretty simple, but the volume was quite significant. It can be hard on big projects… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart earbud zip pouch

January 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With a teenager in the house, earbuds are a hot commodity for our family. It seems we are always looking for a pair that have gotten lost. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fingerless gloves made from socks

January 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Journey into Creativity shows an easy way to make some cute fingerless gloves. Start with socks!! It takes just a few easy steps to turn them into some fingerless gloves to keep your hands warm on a cold… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Knit jogger pants for an 18″ doll

January 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free sewing pattern at Fleece Fun for making knit joggers for an 18″ doll. You can make them from scraps of knit fabric. If you don’t have knit scraps, look through your closet (or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beautiful lace overlay clutch purse

January 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This lace clutch is a beautiful finishing touch for a dressy outfit or a night out on the town. It’s also a good project to make use of smaller cuts of lace. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY corded bag handles

January 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Making bags is all about the details. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can create corded handles to give your bag a more polished look. They look like they would be hard to make, but they’re actually quite easy. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felted wool fingerless gloves

January 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan from Oh My! Creative shares a tutorial for making these felted wool fingerless gloves. The felted wool is super warm, and the little heart appliques make them perfect for Valentine’s Day! They’re made will all straight seams so they’re… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Stacked French hair bows, no sewing required

January 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These stacked French hair bows are the perfect finishing touch for girl’s outfits! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make your own. They’re quick to make and don’t require any sewing. You can make them from leather,… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on stretch velvet

January 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Like many of the 90s fashion trends, stretch velvet is back and it’s back BIG. T-shirts, dresses, anything is trendy when made from the magic fabric. The soft lush texture of the fabric can present some challenges when you sew. … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to repair a hole in a stuffed animal

January 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oh, the heartbreak when a child’s favorite doll or stuffed animal gets a hole or a tear! All that love just takes a toll on the doll’s fabric body! Kristen at Create Kids Couture shows how you can use simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pacifier clips from scrap fabric

January 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ruth from Viva Veltoro shows how you can make a DIY pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to a pacifier, and the other to baby’s clothes so the pacy won’t hit the ground when it inevitably falls out… Read more ...

Tips for organizing your sewing supplies

January 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’m using the New Year as an opportunity to get my sewing space cleaned and organized back to where I can easily find what I need, and have table space to work on. That’s no small task! Heather from The… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY knotted fabric headband

January 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a knotted fabric headband. The knot detail gives it a cute vintage-y feel. It’s an easy project to sew (good for beginners!) and doesn’t take much fabric. Click below for… Read more ...

7 cute and thrifty ways to organize your sewing supplies

January 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

As a sewer, it’s easy for my sewing space to become cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. January is the perfect time for me to get things back in order and ready for some serious sewing again. However, organization… Read more ...