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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy stretchy knit headbands

April 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These stretchy knit headbands are easy to sew! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing. She’s got written instructions and also a video if you prefer to watch along to see how to make them. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Drawstring sewing bag with lots of pockets

April 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from SolSolito shows how you can sew this drawstring sewing bag with lots of pockets to hold your threads and buttons and small sewing tools. The design is based on three circles, layered and sewn to create rows of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip top insulated tote bag for your Slow cooker

April 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This insulated tote is like a little cooler you can carry like a purse. It’s perfect for spring picnics, or keeping cold items cold on the way home from the grocery store. Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative triangle bartack

April 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A practical stitch to reinforce a garment can also be decorative! Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S shows how to make a bartack on a sewing machine. Use a contrast thread and make it a triangle, and it becomes a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Easy knit skater skirt

April 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a pattern and tutorial at Fleece Fun for sewing an easy knit skater skirt. Knit fabric makes this a quick and easy project. The stretch gives a flexible fit, and the edges don’t fray so… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Itty bitty bunny softie

April 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Look at this itty witty bunny plushie! He would be so sweet in an Easter basket, especially for an older kid or tween who is harder to buy for. Delilah from Delilahiris has a free pattern and tutorial for making… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Stitched flamingo sewing machine cover

April 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making the prettiest sewing machine ever! So pretty you might have to start storing your machine in the living room, instead of tucked away in a sewing room. Her cover is made… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY rainbow print pillows

April 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Your porch or patio needs these rainbow printed pillows! Mark Montano shows how you can make them – including how to make the custom rainbow print on your fabric! You’ve got see how he makes it! And if rainbow is… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Bunny Quartet Mini Quilt

April 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kristina from Center Street Quilts shares a free pattern at Moda Bake Shop for making this sweet Bunny Quartet Mini Quilt. The piecing is easy and each bunny takes just a 10″ square of fabric. Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux corset detail for a dress

April 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Anna’s Heirloom Boutique shows how you can create a faux corset detail for a dress. There’s a modesty panel behind where it laces up so everything stays covered. She uses this on the Angie pattern by SisBoom, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered tote bag for kids

April 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew a zippered tote bag. She gave it her daughter to use as a dance bag, but it’ll work for any extra curricular… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy snap tape bandana baby bib

April 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Bandana bibs like this one are easy to make using snap tape for the closure. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how to make them. She made hers from two layers of quilting weight cotton for a lightweight… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket

April 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This fabric Easter basket is absolutely adorable—and even more perfect because it’s made using a charming Easter bunny print fabric! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has created a festive and functional DIY project that’s sure to become a cherished… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring fabric sewing basket

April 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows the fabric sewing basket she created to take with her to a sewing retreat. Table space at the retreat is limited so the bag needed to be efficient in design. It holds a lot… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burp cloth with mini pom pom trim

April 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These burp cloths are so cute with pom pom trim sewn around the edges! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. They’re back with terry cloth so they’re good and absorbent, but the… Read more ...