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Free Sewing Pattern:: Cowl neck raglan t-shirt

October 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I don’t know about you, but I’m LOVING cowl necks this season! I think I could wear them every single day if I had enough of them. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired laundry hamper

October 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can DIY an Anthropologie-inspired laundry hamper. Use an awesome home dec print for the outside, and a recycled belt for the handles! I’m loving the wood dowel handles! You can find her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern Boho patchwork pillow

October 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making this modern Boho patchwork pillow. The patchwork is a simple 9-patch but made from rectangles instead of squares. She made hers from two colors of solid linen fabric and added… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a Halloween treat basket

October 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew up a cute fabric basket to hold your Halloween treats! Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at the Dritz blog Make Something showing how you can make one. The little basket is made from a main fabric and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a versatile cape-scarf for fall layering

October 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This cape-scarf is the ultimate fall layering scarf! With arm holes cut into the wide scarf, you can wear it as a million different ways! Okay, a million might be an exaggeration but it is super versatile and stylish for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use hot glue to patch holes in your jeans

October 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wear a pair of jeans long enough, and you’ll get a hole in them. Depending on where the hole is, it might give the jeans a cool distressed look. (Or they may have come from the store distressed.) But some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Road trip seatbelt pillow

October 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Holidays are coming, and for many people that means road trips to visit family. This seatbelt pillow can help make that long trip a little more comfortable. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The long skinny… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Alice In Wonderland costume

October 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how she created this adorable Alice In Wonderland costume for a little girl. You’ll need a basic dress sewing pattern. She used her Fiesta Frock which is available for sale (or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Figgy pudding appliqued tea towel

October 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It might be October, but it’s not too early to start your Christmas sewing! Celtic Thistle Stitches shows how you can make a Christmas tea towel with a figgy pudding applique. It’s sure to bring holiday cheer to your kitchen… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered bead necklace

October 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pretty fabric makes pretty jewelry! Virginia from Gingercake shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can create a fabric covered bead necklace. The necklace is made from a tube of fabric and wooden beads. Add a tassel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leopard kitty cat Halloween costume

October 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE created this adorable leopard cat costume for her daughter. Her costume is made from leopard print t-shirt and leggings, and the cutest little kitty ear headband! The t-shirt and leggings are easy to make from knit fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twisted twine from your scrap fabrics

October 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am a sucker for fabric scraps! But there’s no way you’d ever be able to sew up every single fabric scrap in your stash, either because there’s not enough time for that much sewing or become some scraps just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner with interchangeable inserts

October 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Stacishows how you can make a table runner that you can change with the seasons. It’s made from a plain canvas table runner (you can buy one ready made, or make one yourself) with clear vinyl… Read more ...

Free pattern: Train conductor Halloween costume

October 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making an adorable train conductor costume. She designed it for her son, who loves Thomas the Train. The costume includes a conductor’s hat and matching overalls. The pin striped … Read more ...

Tutorial: Luggage tag map pillows

October 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Celebrate your sense of wanderlust with these unique luggage tag pillows! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how you can make luggage tag pillows, complete with a giant grommet and hanging loop. She made hers from burlap… Read more ...