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Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Maternity t-shirt

May 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a maternity t-shirt pattern. You’ll need to start with a basic t-shirt pattern (she gives a link to her free Blanc T-shirt pattern). She shows how to… Read more ...

Inexpensive ideas for making drawstring cords

May 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A drawstring is an easy way to add a closure to a bag or a waist to a garment. They’re also inexpensive in that they require only the fabric in your project and a drawstring to cinch it up. You… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Plastic bag organizer

May 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Plastic bags taking over your house? Tame the plastic bag madness with a handy organizer. They’re easy to sew and Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how. The bags go in a hole at the top of the… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sew your own sports bra

May 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and a tutorial showing how. She designed the sports bra to offer plenty of support while remaining comfortable to wear. She gives it a racer back and front facing. A 1″… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Picnic Quilt

April 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

How much fun would a picnic be on top of this quilt? Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make this happy picnic quilt. The bright bold prints are perfectly paired with this simple design. The pieces are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Donut pincushion with sprinkles

April 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Daria from Kittenhood shows how you can sew a fun little donut pincushion. It’s made from felt and hand sewn. You can even have sprinkles if you use ball head pins. What a yummy place to park your pins!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a portable ironing board

April 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I have a dedicated sewing space, but even with a room all for sewing I still don’t have space to keep a full size ironing board up all the time. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffle flower pillow cover

April 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew a ruffled flower pillow cover to dress up your front porch or bedding set! Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. The large dimensional blooms on the front of the pillows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach backpack with wet bag

April 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Summer is nearly here and many of us are planning trips to the beach. And if not the beach, then certainly the neighborhood swimming pool! Karly from Paisley Roots shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little fabric trays

April 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make these pretty little fabric trays. Use them as jewelry dishes or plant trays. That cool abstract print she used for the lining is actually painted by her young child! Great way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waterproof baby diaper changing mat

April 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew a roll-up baby diaper changing mat. The top is made from an absorbent terry cloth, and it’s backed with a fun quilting weight cotton. PUL between the lining and the backing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Composition book cover with a pencil pocket

April 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A fabric cover turns a plain ol’ composition book into a fancy journal! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition book. The color blocking is set off with piping at the seam. The elastic… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Arial cross body tote

April 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Arial cross body tote. This is an awesome bag! It’s got a cool curved top, a contrast bottom, and a long braided strap attached to the bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop pincushion, no sewing required

April 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pincushion using a small embroidery hoop. The embroidery hoop finishes the edges neatly, with no sewing required. You can make one in just 20 minutes! Click below for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy half circle skirt from knit fabric

April 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Petro from The Seamon Mom shows how you can make an easy half circle skirt. It’s made from knit fabric so there’s no need for zipper or other closure. Plus,the knit won’t fray so you don’t have to hem it… Read more ...