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Tutorial: Make vintage grain sack sachets from a thrifted curtain

February 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created these beautiful grain sack sachets out of a thrifted curtain! She shares a tutorial showing how. She started with a plain linen look curtain and added the classic stripes and faux printing so they look… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sleepy bear softie in a heart pocket pillow

February 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These sleepy little bear are tucked in cozy in their heart pocket pillows! You can sew them using a free pattern by Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks. She shares the pattern at the Therm O Web blog. Sew one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and ribbon heart pillow

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This burlap and ribbon heart pillow is so cute, and so easy to make! Maryann from Domestically Speaking tells how you can do it. The heart is made from ribbon stitched into the front of a burlap pillow. She sewed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten an open ended metal zipper

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how she shortened a metal zipper for a recent project. It was an open ended zipper so she couldn’t just shorten from the bottom. She needed to shorten from the top, which meant moving the zip… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lucky Chicken softie

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

2017 is the year of the rooster in the Chinese zodiac. To celebrate, Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making her Lucky Chicken softie. These little guys are so cute! And you can make them from your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pocket running belt

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make a zippered pocket running belt to take your phone or iPod with you on your runs! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how. You can make it with either an elastic band or an adjustable ring… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Valentine’s cut out neck t-shirt refashion

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can remake a plain t-shirt into a Valentine’s top with a cut out neck. There’s no sewing required – just some easy cuts and some fabric paint. The cut out neck is an easy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible wool ear flap hat

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern at We All Sew for this reversible wool hat. The hat has flaps to keep your ears warm. Use a wool fabric for the outside for warmth, and a soft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a circular zip pouch

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Zippers don’t always have to go into straight seams. You can also set a zipper into a curved seam, like on this circular zipper pouch. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. Add a felt donut applique… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend your jeans with sashiko stitching

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A patched jeans hole doesn’t have to just be functional – it can be pretty, too! Beth from Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to use sashiko

-inspired stitching to mend the holes in your jeans. Instead… Read more ...

, but when I saw this Haku dragon

scarf I was in love. Cutest scarf EVER. Choly Knight shares a free pattern on her blog, Sew Desu Ne? One end of the scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make vintage grain sack sachets from a thrifted curtain

Free pattern: Sleepy bear softie in a heart pocket pillow

Tutorial: Burlap and ribbon heart pillow

Tutorial: Shorten an open ended metal zipper

Free pattern: Lucky Chicken softie

Tutorial: Zippered pocket running belt

Sewing Pattern: Valentine’s cut out neck t-shirt refashion

Free pattern: Reversible wool ear flap hat

Tutorial: Sew a circular zip pouch

Tutorial: Mend your jeans with sashiko stitching

Free pattern: Felt pocket kitty softie

Free pattern: Women’s sweat pants

Tutorial: Reading pillow with pockets for books

Tutorial: Fabric scrap pieced drawstring bag

Free pattern: Fleece Haku dragon scarf