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Tutorial: Easy No-Sew fix to a keep your pillow inside its pillowcase

September 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy fix to a keep your pillow inside its pillowcase

Pillows are an essential part of a comfortable bed, but sometimes they can be a bit of a hassle to keep inside their pillowcases. Whether it’s from constantly fluffing and adjusting, or from a pillow that is just a bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillows with charm pack ruffles

September 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When I see a charm pack, I tend to think of patchwork panels for totes or bags or even skirts. But what about ruffles? Sew4Home shows how you can use charm packs to create beautiful striped ruffles on a throw… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Personalized sleep mask

September 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I recently made personalized sleep masks for my Girl Scout troop to wear at a campout. I wanted the girls to have a way to keep stray lights out of their eyes so they could get to sleep. The sleep… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Bucket Bag

September 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a bucket bag with a grommet drawstring top. The boxy purse has plenty of pockets on the inside so your smaller items are always easy to find. You can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching stripes and prints when sewing your own clothes

September 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

There’s a certain satisfaction that I get when I sew my own clothes and the stripes (or other prints) match perfectly at the seams. Matched prints are one of those details that make a garment look more finished. Melissa from… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Llama pincushion or Christmas ornament

September 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This llama makes the cutest pincushion! Trimcraft has a free pattern and tutorial on their blog The Craft Blog. You can stitch him up from craft felt using only hand sewing. You can use him in your sewing room as… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Woodland racoon quilt

September 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This woodland raccoon quilt is a free pattern from Shwin & Shwin. I’m loving mix of the modern geometric lines with the image of a woodland creature! Such a striking design! It’s a paper pieced design, though on a larger… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy travel organizer pouch from a washcloth

September 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a travel pouch to keep your toiletries organized when you travel. It’s super easy to make because you start with a washcloth, so all the edges are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween mummy softie

September 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This Halloween mummy isn’t so scary at all! In fact, she’s really kind of sweet. Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. They’re quick to sew and make cute Halloween gifts or… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Crossover hem for a t-shirt

September 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Hey June shows how you can create a crossover hem for the next t-shirt or sweatshirt you sew. The crossover adds a cute detail to the hem, and it’s an easy adaptation to make to your pattern. I… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Little house bag

September 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine created this sweet little house bag, and she’s got a tutorial and free templates for you. A little door and windows are appliqued on to the front of the bag, and the flap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to hem pants

September 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Hemming pants may be my least favorite sewing task. And I call it a “task” because it is truly like work for me. But as much as I try to avoid hemming pants, every now and then it just has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric vintage inspired spool wreath

September 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Pattern Revolution has a cute idea for using your smaller scraps. Use them to make a vintage inspired spool wreath! Instead of using actual vintage spools to make the wreath, small craft store spools are wrapped in “thread” made from… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Large zippered tote bag

September 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this large zippered tote. There’s a recessed zipper across the top and a magnetic snap pocket on the front. On the inside, there’s a patch pocket and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wrapped rope word art

September 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Leanne from Organize and Decorate Everything shows how you can make this pretty fabric wrapped rope word art for your home. There’s no sewing required, but it’s still a good way to use up those long skinny fabric scraps. You’ll… Read more ...