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Tutorial: Best method for clipping corners in your sewing

June 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If the corners of your sewing projects always seem to end up rounded or squared when turned right side out, check out this tip! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shows her method for clipping corners. Her simple trick gets those… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Magnolia summer swing dress

June 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

June is Sundressing month at Melly Sews. She’s got a whole month of summer dress tutorials lined up for us! Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs kicks things off with a fun swing dress. Named the Magnolia dress, it has a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern:Trendy split back t-shirt refashion

June 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Trendy split back t-shirt refashion

Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary shows a cute t-shirt hack for summer. She splits the back and adds lace to the sides to give a boxy shirt a looser, swingier shape. It’s an easy refashion and totally on trend… Read more ...

Best fabrics for sewing clothing

June 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When you choose fabrics to sew your own clothes, you need to pay attention to more than just the color or print. Even more important are how the fabric behaves. Is it drapey or does it have body? Is it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurpose embroidery motifs from damaged vintage linens

June 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Go to an estate sale or antique mall, and you’re likely to find at least one little collection of vintage embroidered linens. If they’re in good shape, they make beautiful accents for a vintage inspired decor. But there will also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Money clip wallet

June 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This money clip wallet would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make one. It has a magnetic clip to hold paper money, plus a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing knits without a serger

June 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I bought a serger years ago because I wanted to sew on knits. Turns out, I could have done that without buying a serger. (I still looooove my serger though, so no regrets…) Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable Swiffer pads

June 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I love my Swiffer – until I run through a whole box of disposable Swiffer pads and realize just how wasteful it is. Crafting a Green World shows how you can sew a reusable pad for your Swiffer so you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork flag table topper mini quilt

June 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a beautiful patchwork flag table topper mini quilt. Pull out your red, white, and blue fabric scraps for this project!! Scrappy Flag Table Topper, by Fort Worth Fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable waxed fabric food wraps

June 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a tutorial for making reusable food wraps

from waxed fabric. If you’re thinking, “But I don’t have any waxed fabric!”, don’t worry – she also shows how to make your own waxed fabric using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Best method for clipping corners in your sewing

Tutorial and pattern: Magnolia summer swing dress

Sewing Pattern:Trendy split back t-shirt refashion

Best fabrics for sewing clothing

Tutorial: Repurpose embroidery motifs from damaged vintage linens

Tutorial: Money clip wallet

Tutorial: Sewing knits without a serger

Tutorial: Reusable Swiffer pads

Tutorial: Patchwork flag table topper mini quilt

Tutorial: Reusable waxed fabric food wraps

Sewing Tutorial: Padded laptop sleeve

Tutorial: Fabric flower embroidery hoop wreath

Tutorial and pattern: Beaver sock softie

Tutorial: 2 easy sleeve pattern hacks

Tutorial: Madewell inspired jean jacket refashion