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Tutorial: Make your own piping and sew it perfectly

December 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I love the look of a piped seam! The little pop of color just makes me happy. An from StraightGrain has some tips to make your piping look like perfection. And because piping rarely comes in the perfect shade to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric twine trivets

December 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Twist and stitch your fabric scraps into beautiful and useful trivets! Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You can make them in any size – larger ones for serving dishes and casseroles, or smaller… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ice cream cone Christmas stocking

December 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

An ice cream cone Christmas stocking? YES! Even better with sprinkles! Cintia from My Poppet made these ice cream cone stockings and they are a-dorable. AND she shares a free pattern so you can one, too! They’re made from felt,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Velvet evening bag with wrist strap

December 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s holiday party season! You get all dressed up, but what to do with your phone and keys when your everyday purse doesn’t match your party outfit? Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this evening bag. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas ornament hoop art

November 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute Christmas ornament hoop art. She uses Sizzix dies to cut the ornament shapes and letters to make the design, but you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt holly garland Christmas Advent calendar

November 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make this holly garland Advent calendar. The leaves button together to create a long garland, one leaf removed per day until the big day is here! What a fun Christmas tradition! … Read more ...

8 reasons for using a vintage sewing machine

November 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

New sewing machines are nice and shiny and packed with fancy stitches, but I have a soft spot for the older machines. I own several vintage sewing machines and I’m always on the lookout for another. Monica from It’s Just … Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sewing pattern Christmas ornaments

November 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These vintage sewing pattern Christmas ornaments would be so cute on a sewing themed tree! Or perhaps as a gift for a sewing friend. Mark Montano shows how you can make them on his blog Make Your Mark. Vintage patterns… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ruffled tree skirt

November 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Think you need to know how to sew to make ruffles? Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can make this ruffled tree skirt – with no sewing required! She uses hot glue instead of stitches to put it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cuffed Christmas stocking

November 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free pattern for making a basic cuffed Christmas stocking. You can give them any style, from traditional to modern, romantic to novelty, depending on the fabrics you choose. The cuff and the toe… Read more ...

Free pattern: Stay put baby bib

November 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a free pattern for a baby bib that will stay put on even the squirmiest baby. Because bibs do no good if they don’t cover the shirt! Elastic side straps help keep the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas tree button pendant

November 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I have a healthy stash of scrap buttons, so I’m always looking for a fun way to put them to use. This Christmas tree pendant would be a cute way to use your green buttons! Indygo Junction shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cozy Upcycled sweater Christmas trees

November 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make these cozy Christmas tree decorations out of an old sweater. They have wooden down trunks and wood slice stands. Make a forest for your mantel!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible flannel vest from a men’s shirt

November 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cathi from Scratch and Stitch started with a men’s flannel shirt and turned it into a vest for herself. The shirt was lined, and she was careful with how she finished the edges so it’s a reversible vest. She’s got… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glitter ribbon key fobs

November 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These glitter ribbon key fobs would make great Christmas gifts! Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at Make Something showing how you can make them. They’re quick to put together. They’re the perfect small gift for coworkers, teachers, neighbors,… Read more ...