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Tutorial: Modern boxy duffle with angled pockets

April 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a boxy duffle perfect for weekend trips or going to the gym. It’s a good sized bag with angled pockets on the sides to hold your phone, keys, or other small items. There’s plenty… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather and felt anemone, plus cut file

April 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These faux leather and felt anemones make beautiful hair accessories! Delia from Delia Creates has a tutorial and a free cut file to make them! The cut file lets you skip the hand cutting and just assemble the pieces into… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Small canvas bag for summer

April 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I think a new bag is a fun way to mark the seasons. This small canvas bag would be perfect to carry this summer! And you can make one using a free pattern and tutorial from So Sew Easy. It’s… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cute summer dress from 2 t-shirts

April 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Sew4Bub shows how you can make a cute summer dress out of a couple of t-shirts. It takes just a few cuts and a couple of easy straight seams! She shows the one she made for her little… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Double ended oven mitt

April 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a double ended oven mitt. The long mitt has pockets on either hand for your hand, to help keep a hot pan from burning your arms. It makes a great gift! Or perhaps… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Owl and whale softies with activity pages

April 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Diana from Sew Cute Patterns shares a couple of softie patterns that you can create for and with your kids. She’s got patterns for a whale and an owl softie, both super cute and would appeal to kids. But even… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girls Ruffled patchwork twirly skirt

April 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Violette Field Threads shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffled patchwork twirly skirt for little girls! It’s made from a patchwork of floral cotton prints, finished off at the bottom with lace trim and a ruffle. There’s still time… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a standard pillowcase in 15 minutes

April 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Pillowcases in fun prints are an easy way to refresh the look of your bedding. And Brittni from Paper & Stitch shows how you can make a standard pillowcase in just 15 minutes! Click below for her tutorial: Pillow Talk: … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew felt Easter bunny bag

April 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make a bunny ear Easter bag, with no sewing required! Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial and pattern. The bag is made from felt so there’s no need to finish the edges. She uses glue to hold the pieces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add tassels to a drawstring

April 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tassels are everywhere right now! So you’ve probably considered adding them to your sewing project, perhaps at the ends of a drawstring. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to secure a tassel at the end of a string. Whether… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork pet leash

April 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew your scraps into a pretty patchwork leash for your favorite pet. Or if you don’t want to mess with digging through your scraps, pick up a charm square pack and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Convert a crew neck t-shirt to a v-neck

April 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Crew neck t-shirts are kind of standard for the shirts you get at school, community, and work events. But of course, I tend to prefer a V-neck shirt. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket with covered buttons

April 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Looking for a stylish and functional Easter basket? Look no further! At Make Something, you can find a fantastic tutorial on how to create a pretty fabric Easter basket that combines both beauty and practicality. This basket is a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Mermaid baby sleep sack

April 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a pattern for making this adorable mermaid sleep sack. The top is a standard sleep sack, sleeveless and with a long zip down the front. What makes it a mermaid is… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Color block zip pouch wallet

April 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These handy little zip pouches can be made from your fabric scraps! I’ve got a tutorial and pattern over at Orange Bettie. I had fun playing with weird color combos in solids, but you could also mix and match your… Read more ...