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Tutorial: Cuddle throw blanket

January 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a Cuddle throw blanket perfect for snuggling under on a cool winter night. It’s simple to make, but it’s all luxury! Use a fleece for the front and a deep… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeping bag for an 18″ doll

January 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make a sleeping bag for an 18″ doll. It has a side zipper just like a full size sleeping bag, and also a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nesting fabric storage baskets

January 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Fabric baskets make attractive small storage in any room of your house! Jen from Faith and Fabrics shows how you can make a set of nested fabric baskets. They’re made with home decor weight fabric for the outside and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an organizer for your planner accessories

January 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A new year means a fresh new start with your planner! It’s hard not to get motivated when there are all kinds of cute pens and sticky notes made just for your planner! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple convertible backpack tote bag

January 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make a tote that easily converts to a backpack! Diane from Ooh! Pretty Colors shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to do it. The bag uses the same set of straps for both the backpack and tote… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft ring taggie toy for baby

December 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shows how you can make a soft ring taggie toy for baby. The soft fabric ring is easy for small hands to hold, and the little ribbon tags are interesting textures for them to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle a sweater into a hat, arm warmers, and scarf

December 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from A Jenuine Mom shows how you can upcycle one sweater into a hat, arm warmers, and scarf set. Her tutorial is packed with options! She shows how you can make 3 styles of hats (beanie, slouchy beanie, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Square pouf ottoman

December 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This squishy square pouf can serve as extra seating, an ottoman, or a small table! It’s super practical, but it’s also a pretty accent for a living room. Sew4Home shows how you can make one! The cover is made from… Read more ...

Start the new year with a clean sewing space

December 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The holidays always take a toll on my sewing space. All those last minute projects pile up and there’s no time to clean up in between! I’ve got felt and taffeta and batting all over the place! My sewing space… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple lined zipper pouch

December 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew a simple zippered pouch with a lining. These little bags are so satisfying to make! They’re quick and easy, and once you can adjust the dimensions to make them in any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork dish towels

December 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I can’t get enough of scrappy patchwork. I love to see how the colors and patterns play off of each other! And it’s so satisfying to know that scraps are getting used, too! Sew4Home shows how you can add scrappy… Read more ...

How to respond when someone doesn’t like your handmade gift

December 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve spent hours making the perfect handmade gift and you’ve given it with love to its recipient — except instead of the gift being the hit of the party and all your hard work validated, you can see that… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a scalloped edge

December 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Erica Bunker shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to sew a scalloped edge. She starts with how to create a template for the scallops that will fit your project perfectly. This is always the hardest part for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dye buttons with fabric dye

December 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I have a pretty mighty button stash, but mostly my stash buttons are white. That’s fine for some projects, but I never seem to have as any colored buttons as I’d like. Turns out, your white buttons don’t have to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix for a gaping waistband

December 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’ve lost count of the times I’ve tried on a pair of pants and found them to be perfect, except for one very inconveninet flaw – a waistband that gaps at the back. That’s no good!! My underwear might be… Read more ...