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Video tutorial: 10 minute fabric coasters

June 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These fabric coasters are a fun way to to use charm squares or fabric scraps! And you can make them in just 10 minutes. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a video tutorial showing how. They’re super easy and would be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make summer shorts from outgrown pants

June 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows what to do when kids outgrow their pants. Turn them into shorts! It’s also a good fix for pants that have holes in the knees. It’s so easy and can save you from having to buy… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: How to sew a bow tie

June 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a bow tie, and she’s got a free pattern, too! This is a real bow tie that you actually tie each time you wear it, not a clip-on or pre-tied… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shoulder tie maxi dress

June 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew this simple shoulder tie maxi dress. It’s made from a lightweight knit fabric – two fabrics, actually, one for the main dress and another for the trim. You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini charm square fabric baby blocks

June 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Usually I’ve seen fabric baby blocks sewn up from charm packs or similarly sizes squares of fabric. And that size does make a nice large fabric block. But these blocks made by Alicia from Sew What Alicia are made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho short ruffle skirt

June 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Woven jacquard elastic adds color and pattern to a simple gathered skirt. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to use it to make this fun boho short skirt. It has a deep ruffle at the bottom and a smaller ruffle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Everyday Captain America Pillow

June 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a project that celebrates our military super heroes. Therm O Web shows how you can create their Everyday Captain America Pillow. The cover is made from a military jacket or shirt, and the buttons open to reveal a Captain… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork composition book cover

June 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew up a mini charm pack – or perhaps just your smallest scraps – into a cute patchwork notebook cover. Teresa from Dandelion Drift shares a tutorial at We All Sew. It’s a fun use of scraps and a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Card Kitty playing card holder

June 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

One of the hardest things for kids playing card games is actually holding the cards – and holding them in a way that no one can see them! Caroline from Sew Can She created this fabric card kitty holder to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy padded sunglasses case

June 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew an easy sunglasses case to keep your shades from getting scratched! Becky from Power Tools With Thread shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how. The edges are left raw (but pinked) so the construction is easy. Batting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Choose the right elastic for your sewing project

June 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I tend to get a little overwhelmed in the elastic section of the fabric store. Knit, woven, braided – which one do I choose? Mayra from So Sew Easy gives the basics for the most common types of elastic to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patriotic pleated flag bunting

June 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Southern Mom Loves shows how she made this beautiful patriotic pleated flag bunting to hang from her railing. Made from an outdoor fabric, it’ll look good year after year after year. Her tutorial includes instructions for a sewn… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Baby girl knit summer dress

June 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Little baby dresses are always fun to sew! They go together quickly and of course they’re so stinkin’ cute! Jess from Gracious Threads shares a sewing pattern at Fleece Fun for this sleeveless knit dress for a baby girl. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim fringed chevron pillow

June 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a tutorial for making this fun chevron fringed pillow from recycled denim. Different shades of denim create colored stripes, and the strips of denim are all left raw so the threads start to ravel … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY beach umbrella bag

June 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Hanging out on the beach all day is like a little slice of heaven. But you know what’s not fun? Hauling all that stuff down to the beach for the day! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a… Read more ...