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Tutorial and pattern: Cat, dog, and mouse softies plus a coloring story book

April 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These cat, dog, and mouse softies are certainly cute, but they’re made even more special because they have a story that goes along with them! Sew Cute Patterns offers them all for free – a printable story book and patterns… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Home embroidery hoop art

April 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A mix of embroidery and applique makes this embroidery hoop art extra sweet. You can get the free pattern from Flamingo Toes. Applique a house and a bunting banner, and embroider the details, some flowers, and the word “home”. Click… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Baby t-shirt

April 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a pattern for making an itty bitty t-shirt to fit a brand new baby. It’ll work for boys or girls and you can embellish them up or leave them plain. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft seat belt cover

April 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

We’ve got a road trip planned for the end of May, and it’s going to be a long one. 23 hours each way! Heidi from One Creative Mommy has a tutorial that may make the ride a bit more comfortable.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy wrist cuff with snaps

April 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These wrist cuffs are quick to make, and a great way to use up your scraps! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew them. The closures are KAM snaps

, which are so easy to install – way… Read more ...

Organize your fabric scraps so you can find what you need

April 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If you sew, you most likely have a scrap stash. After all, every sewing project produces at least a few scraps. i suppose some people throw away their scraps, but that just seems so…. wrong. But all those fabric scraps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Divided fabric organizer basket

April 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

See how to sew a divided fabric basket to organize your sewing supplies! Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. Finished dimensions are 5? wide x 10” long x 5 ¼” tall. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy drapes from tablecloths

April 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from I Should Be Mopping the Floor has a great idea for making curtains! Instead of using yardage, which can get quite expensive, she uses a tablecloth for each of the panels. Actually, she uses two tablecloths for each… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Cat face pillow with pom poms

April 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A cat face and pom pom trim on the same project? Yes please! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this adorable cat face pillow. The pom pom trim around the side kind of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy drawstring wine bag from a shirt sleeve

April 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve made a cute pillow from a button up shirt. Or perhaps, you’ve made some travel bags (using this tutorial). What to do with the sleeves? Don’t throw them away! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Reusable produce bag from a t-shirt

April 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make these reusable produce bags from thrifted t-shirts. Take them with you to the farmer’s market in the coming months to bring home some farm fresh goodies. Or, when the weather turns… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tips for sewing organza

April 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Petro from Creative Homemaking recently made some sheer curtains from organza. Organza is beautiful but it can be tricky to cut and sew. This was her first time sewing the sheer fabric, and she shares some tips from what she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven clutch with tassels from a discount rug

April 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

The Heathered Nest shows how you can create a Boho style clutch – out of a discount rug! The bag looks like something you spent a lot of money to buy, but it’s actually an easy DIY project. The woven… Read more ...

Pattern and tutorial: Sock kangaroo softie

April 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Joanne from Craft Passion created this kangaroo sock softie pattern in anticipation of Mother’s Day. A mama kangaroo with a baby in her pocket is perfect for this day, don’t you think? She’s got a free pattern and tutorial for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy no-sew bunny ear napkin rings

April 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Easter is tomorrow, but there’s still time to whip up these bunny ear napkin rings for your Easter dinner table! They’re super fast, super easy to make. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing, either! You can find a… Read more ...