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Sewing Tutorial: Scrap fabric headband

June 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew your fabric scraps into pretty hair accessories! Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making these fabric headbands. If you don’t have enough of one kind of scrap to make the whole headband, you can always… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easiest vinyl toiletries zip bag

June 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you make the easiest vinyl zip bag. It takes just 4 seams! She made it as a toiletries bag for her son after searching all the stores for a waterproof zip bag that was… Read more ...

Tips for efficient batch sewing

June 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When I find a sewing pattern I love, I like to use it to make multiples. Because if one bag or shirt or dress is good, then 5 of them is better, right?? And once you make it through a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a perfect patch pocket

June 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a perfect patch pocket. Whether you sew it to the front of a shirt or the back of a pair of jeans, her method will give you the crisp corners… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Women’s racer back summer tank

June 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Women's racer back summer tank

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for a women’s racer back summer tank. It has a high-low hem and gathers at the back so it’s loose and roomy, always a plus when dressing for the heat. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a stay put hand towel

June 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can sew a hand towel that will never slip off your towel bar. Use it in your bathroom or as a kitchen towel hanging from the handle of your oven. The ends of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted water bottle carrier

June 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a day at the amusement park, a family hike, or even sports practice, summertime usually involves a good amount of time outside. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a water bottle carrier… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bamboo steamer sewing kit

June 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I use a plastic tackle box for my sewing kit, but this sewing kit idea from A Spoonful of Sugar is so much cuter than my plain plastic box. She uses a bamboo steamer basket

! The size is perfect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded towel

June 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Smile and Wave shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can make the cutest hooded towels. She made one for each of her daughters, customizing the hood designs to suit her girls; tastes. You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make 8 half square triangles at one time

June 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Half square triangles are a building block for many a patchwork design. Think of a square with a diagonal line between two opposite corners, and that’s a half square triangle. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: American flag ruffle pillow

June 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July! Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how. Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric friendship bracelets

June 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Got fabric scraps? Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew them into fun friendship bracelets. Make them braided, or with three straight strands. Both versions are super fun and super cute! Click the link below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Oversized beach bag with rope handles

June 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Oversized beach tote

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co Fill it with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strapless beach maxi dress

June 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This strapless maxi dress is perfect for beach vacations! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial in her Sundressing series. It’s easy to sew. You can make it in any size and you won’t need a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Airplane travel sewing kit

June 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I like to take hand sewing projects with me to pass the time on a trip. Of course, if you’re traveling on an airplane it gets complicated. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created a sewing kit that she… Read more ...