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Sewing Tutorial: Messenger bag for a guy

October 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how you can make a messenger bag for a guy. The simple lines and faux leather accents are definitely guy-friendly, but I would totally carry it myself so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded Halloween cape

October 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you have a dramatic cape, you’re 90% of the way toward an awesome Halloween costume. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial on We All Sew showing how you can make a hooded cape. Use it for Red… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho Chic lace up belt with a secret pocket

October 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making her Boho Chic Belt. It’s a wide lace-up belt that’s perfect for going out because there’s a secret pocket at the back where you can keep your ID and phone. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow unicorn Halloween costume

October 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If your child asked you to make a rainbow unicorn Halloween costume, would you be up fro the challenge? Shauna from Shwin & Shwin was, and this is the fabulous costume she created. And not only did she create the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giftable scrap ribbon bookmarks

October 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Do you save all your scraps of pretty ribbons? If so, here’s a project you’re gonna love! Sew4Home shows how you can make these gorgeous – and totally giftable – bookmarks out of ribbon scraps and jewelry findings. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute scrap fabric headband

October 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can sew up a quick pony-O headband. Piece together some scraps for a patchwork look, or use a larger single scrap for the headband. The hair elastic at the bottom helps it fit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix a gaping jeans waistband

October 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t you hate it when you find a pair of jeans that fit you perfectly everywhere – except the waist? There’s a fix for that, and Cheryl Sloboda has a post at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to do… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mermaid tail blanket for adults

October 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Have you seen those mermaid tail blankets for little girls? Why do the kids get to have all the fun? Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern at The Creative Spark for making a mermaid blanket in adult… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl mini notions bag

October 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These small zip pouches with clear fronts are all kinds of handy! Use them to organize your sewing notions, craft supplies, or your kids’ small toys. Emily from Simply Notable shares a tutorial for making them. Click the link below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel curling iron pocket

October 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kathy from The Creative Side shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a travel curling iron pocket – because who has time for a curling iron to completely cool before packing it in your bag? The… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY hair scrunchies

October 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

BurdaStyle has a tutorial showing how you can make your own hair scrunchies. They’re a fun and useful way to use your fabric scraps! The fabric covered elastic is more comfortable to wear in your hair than a basic hair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reversible Halloween cape in just an evening

October 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Never underestimate the power of a cape for making a great Halloween costume! Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make one in just an evening. And it’s reversible! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Laminated pocket wallet

October 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making her Laminated Pocket Wallet. On the inside there are plenty of pockets to hold ID and credit cards, and also a larger pocket to hold paper money. The wallet is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Extra long bolster pillow

October 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the tutorial for these extra long bolster pillows. They call them Land Noodles because they’re like a fluffier and cuddlier version of pool noodles. They’re made from super soft Cuddle fabric and easily stuffed with rolled up batting. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew thread catcher mat

October 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you sew, you’ve got stray threads floating around. On your sewing table, on your end table, or – if you’re like me – on the arm of your couch. This thread catcher mat will grab hold of those… Read more ...