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Tutorial: Girls’ tulle sweatshirt dress

January 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn recreated the look of a cute sweatshirt tutu dress she saw, but for a fraction of the price of buying it. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it, starting with an expensive sweatshirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make and Mend fold up sewing kit

January 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial for this Make and Mend Sewing Kit. Inside the fold up fabric kit are pockets to hold notions, a large zippered pocket, and small squares to hold pins and needles – everything you need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace up top refashion

January 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can turn a V-neck blouse into a lace up top. You won’t need to add any grommets, either, so no need to go buy the grommets and grommet setting tools. Instead, she… Read more ...

Tips for sewing for teens

January 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When my daughter was little, I’d sew all kinds of things for her – dresses, jammies, even doll clothes. She loved it all because I made it for her. But as she moves into her teen years, that approval is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Valentine love bugs kids can sew

January 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These Valentine Love Bugs are simple enough for kids to make, and fun for them to play with! Trixi from Coloured Buttons shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. The felt love bugs are filled with rice so… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Lace sleeve sweatshirt

January 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can add make a lace sleeve sweatshirt. You’ll start with a purchased sweatshirt and just add in the lace. This would also be cute for a long sleeved t-shirt! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded iPad case

January 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a free pattern for making this smart iPad case. It has a ribbon tie closure and it’s padded to help protect against bumps and bruises. There’s a zippered pocket on the back where you… Read more ...

Choose the right sewing machine needle for your project

January 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever been at the fabric store and stared at all the different packages of sewing machine needles wondering which you need to buy, here’s a post for you. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine tells about the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a baby hem for curved edges or sheer fabrics

January 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A baby hem lets you get a nice smooth hem on a curved piece of fabric. (Just try doing a deeper hem on a curved piece and you’ll see what a mess it can be.) A baby hem is also… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric monster dolls

January 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make the cutest monster dolls from scrap fabric. This looks like so much fun! I’m dying over their furry hair and crazy eyes and zipper mouths. And it’s a no-sew project! He uses fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shibori style denim heart pencil pouch

January 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Valentine crafts don’t all have to be pink and red and white. Vicky Myers shares a tutorial for making these beautiful denim heart pencil cases. The denim heart appliques are dyed with a shibori style technique. The hearts make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing buttons by hand

January 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Whether you enjoy sewing as a hobby or you just need to mend some clothes, sewing on a button is a good skill to know. Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to sew buttons… Read more ...

Free pattern: I Heart You Valentine’s Day hoop art

January 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci is kicking off a new monthly feature. In the past she’s done a coffee sleeve of the month and a hot pad of the month. Now, she’s started a hoop art of the month series. First… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use notches to keep your seams aligned

January 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Notches aren’t printed on sewing patterns just to be pretty. Irene from Serger Pepper shows how to use the notches on your sewing pattern to keep your seams aligned, especially those pesky slanted and curved seams. Click the link below… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fold-up reversible fat quarter baskets

January 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making these fold-up baskets from fat quarters. They’re made as one flat piece, folded up and ends tucked in to create a basket. When not in use, they’ll store… Read more ...