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Tutorial and pattern: Felt Rogue One Stormtrooper Doll

February 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive created this felt Rogue One stormtrooper doll as a present for her nephew. She’s sharing the pattern and a tutorial on her blog. It’s sewn entirely with hand stitches. The flat (not stuffed) limbs are poseable. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Donut pillow with pom pom sprinkles

February 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This donut pillow is perfectly adorable! Valerie from Élégantine shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew it. You can use any fabrics but a fleece or Cuddle fabric would make them extra soft… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Celeste bikini panties

February 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Ohhh Lulu shares a free version of her Celeste bikini panties pattern. The pattern includes women’s sizes XS – XXL. The free version shows how to finish them with lace trim and fold over elastic for the waist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle edge baby blanket

February 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A cute blanket always makes a nice baby gift! You can never have too many blankets. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a ruffle edge baby blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric with batting in between, and of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrist cuff pincushion

February 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This wrist cuff pincushion keeps your pins right where you need them for sewing. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. If you’re worried about accidentally pushing a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a slouchy sweatshirt, with pattern

February 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a slouchy sweatshirt that’s perfect for the last bit of winter and the early spring. The loose fit shirt is comfortable to wear for hanging around the house or for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple canvas tote

February 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This simple canvas tote is a great project for beginner sewists! It takes just a few easy seams to make it. And when you’re done, you’ll have a cute new tote to carry! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: French vintage style ruffled tablecloth

February 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you an sew a beautiful ruffled tablecloth with a French vintage style. The long tablecloth covers a plain table and adds instant drama to a room. Tablecloths take a lot of fabric, especially one designed… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Swan apron, plus a pattern

February 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This swan apron is making me smile today! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one. She starts with a plain apron and adds the swan to the top. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. With a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny ear teething rings, with pattern

February 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make these adorable bunny ear teething rings. They make sweet gifts for new babies! The fabric ears are backed with an absorbent terry cloth and are knotted on to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a girl’s sundress from a tote bag

February 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make a little girl’s sundress from a tote bag? I wouldn’t have thought to do that, but Kirstin from Kojodesigns did and it turned out so cute. And if you think about it, it makes sense. The sides are already… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringe hem jeans

February 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows what she did with a pair of jeans that was too long for her. Instead of just rehemming them to the correct length, she cut the length off and create a gorgeous deep… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy no-sew choker t-shirt

February 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

With just a few easy cuts, you can turn a regular t-shirt into a trendy choker t-shirt. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to do this easy DIY with no sewing required. It’s a quick way to update your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt chrysanthemum

February 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

With all the felt flowers that Melissa from Melly Sews is making, I can feel that spring is just around the corner! Her latest tutorial is for making a felt chrysanthemum. The little loopy flower is so pretty! And be… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Kid sized messenger bag with a zip pocket

February 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Little kids love carrying their stuff in their own bags! You can sew a kid-sized messenger bag using a free pattern from Emily at Nap Time Creations. The top is open (no flap) so it’s easy for them to get… Read more ...