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Tutorial: Enlarge a pattern using a smart phone

October 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

You know those patterns in the back of craft books that say something like, “Enlarge 50%”? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can enlarge a sewing pattern without running to the copy shop or library to use their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic embroidery stitches

October 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

You don’t have to be an embroidery expert to create beautiful hand stitched motifs. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make some simple hand embroidery stitches that you can use to create lovely accent… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bag organizer with plenty of pockets

October 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

It’s so easy to stash something in your purse, but retrieving it is another matter. Sometimes I think the inside of my bag is a black hole. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls fleece ruffle skirt

October 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A fleece ruffle skirt like this one is super cute for girls to wear this fall and winter. And Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how you can sew one up. It’s easy enough for… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fabric pumpkins in three sizes

October 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Pumpkins are a fall decoration that you can keep out for months. They work for Halloween and also for Thanksgiving, so you can get a lot of use out of any handmade pumpkin decorations you make. Amy from Positively Splendid… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pillowcase dress for beginner sewists

October 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Just because you’re a beginning sewist doesn’t mean you can’t make an adorable dress for a little girl! A pillowcase

dress is a cute style and is also easy enough for a beginner to make. Petro from Creative Homemaking has… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sleep mask

October 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I only recently discovered the magic of a sleep mask. Now I can’t sleep without one! Slip that puppy over your eyes and you’ll feel like you’re sleeping in a nice dark room. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Add a zipper to a sweatshirt

October 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how to insert a zipper into a sweatshirt. It’s a quick and easy addition, and BOOM – now you have a zip-up sweatshirt jacket! Her tutorial is a video so you can watch along… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Wonder Woman costume apron

October 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This Wonder Woman apron makes an easy Halloween costume. Just tie it on (literally) and you’re good to go! It’s perfect for answering the door for trick or treaters! It also happens to be easy to make, and Therm O… Read more ...

Tutorial: Understitch a neck line to keep the lining in place

October 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A facing or lining will turn under the edges of a neck line and give a nice smooth curve. Only problem is, sometimes they want to flip out over the neck line. Lucy from Sew Essential shows how to understitch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered ruffle fabric bow

October 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These layered ruffle fabric bows make cute hair accessories for little girls, and are the perfect finishing touch for handmade outfit! Sheri from Izzy’s Bow-Tique shares a tutorial at Create Kids Couture showing how you can make them. Use several… Read more ...

Tutorial: Enlarge a pattern using a smart phone

Tutorial: Basic embroidery stitches

Sewing Tutorial: Bag organizer with plenty of pockets

Tutorial: Girls fleece ruffle skirt

Tutorial and pattern: Fabric pumpkins in three sizes

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pillowcase dress for beginner sewists

Tutorial and pattern: Sleep mask

Video tutorial: Add a zipper to a sweatshirt

Sewing Tutorial: Wonder Woman costume apron

Tutorial: Understitch a neck line to keep the lining in place

Tutorial: Layered ruffle fabric bow

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Hooded Batman cape

Tutorial: Boho multicolor yarn pom poms

Tutorial: Jack O Lantern throw pillow

Tutorial: Sew a pillowcase for Ronald McDonald House