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Tutorial: Make Christmas pillows from old sweaters

November 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Old sweaters make gorgeous holiday pillows! It’s an easy sewing project, and Kathleen from Grosgrain has a tutorial showing how. Go to the thrift store and come home with enough sweaters to make a stack of Christmas pillows to make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toby the Turtle softie with hidden pajama pocket

November 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This turtle softie is super snuggly for bedtime – and he’s got a hidden pocket to hold your child’s pajamas! Make him from Snuggle or Minky so he’s extra soft for hugging. If you’re feeling ambitious, you could also make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tweed and salvaged furniture applique brooches

November 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods combined salvaged furniture appliques with some scraps of tweed and feathers to make these gorgeous fall brooches! They are so beautiful and she shares a tutorial showing how to make them. If you can’t get your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls cowl neck top

November 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom created this cowl neck top for her daughter. She’s got a free pattern and a tutorial on her blog. The tunic length is perfect to wear with leggings, and the cowl neck… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood crate ironing station

November 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I may not ever use my iron in my laundry room, but I’m always using it in my sewing room. Here’s a smart idea from Craftaholics Anonymous for storing your iron and ironing board using a craft store wooden crate. … Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 easy ways to make a fleece blanket

November 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows 3 ways you can create a fleece blanket. All three are made with a single layer of fleece and edges finished with purchased trim – ric rac, pom pom trim, or bias tape. Each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy recycled shirt cuff wallet

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Many of my nieces and nephews are teenagers now, which means that I’m always looking for cute ways to package a gift of cash. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can make a simple wallet out of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cloth book for baby

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Thermo O Web showing how you can make a fabric book for a baby. It would make a wonderful handmade gift for a new baby! Hers is a counting book. With… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjust bust apex on a sewing pattern

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Even though your measurements may match those on the sewing pattern, the shape of your bust may not. And that can affect the fit of your garment. You can fix that though. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bags

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s about 2 months into the school year. How many baggies have you used in school lunches so far? I’m sure your child’s teacher could write a word problem for you to figure that out. If the number of baggies… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked scarf from thrifted sweaters

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele shows how you can make an oversized color blocked scarf out of several thrifted sweaters. She used cashmere sweaters (yum!) which are actually fairly easy to find at a thrift store, as people will get rid of them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed cork clutch purse

November 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

See how you can sew a clutch purses from stitchable cork! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how. The cork gives a cool texture to a simple clutch purse. Inside, a fabric print makes a pretty lining. … Read more ...

20 ways to repurpose a flannel shirt

November 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Are you ready for fall yet? There’s nothing like some flannel sewing projects to get you geared up for cooler weather sewing! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods has a round-up of repurposed flannel projects sure to inspire you for some fall… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage inspired ribbon rosette brooches

November 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can create the loveliest vintage style rosette brooches out of ribbon and fabric covered buttons. The design is inspired by vintage prize and equestrian ribbons. Make some up for yourself – surely you’ve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pillowcase tutorial

October 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a pillowcase. Choose a fun Christmas fabric or a novelty print in a child’s favorite theme, and sew up a pillowcase! You can make it extra cute by… Read more ...