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Tutorial: Quilted tablet sleeve

September 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Rochelle from Lucky Lucille shares a tutorial at Harts Fabric blog showing how you can make a quilted tablet sleeve. Choose a pretty cotton print for the outside, and a coordinating print for the lining. The closure is a simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby blanket from a vintage tablecloth

September 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A baby blanket from a vintage tablecloth? Oh yes! Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this baby blanket out of a vintage tablecloth. She used a vintage souvenir tablecloth for the front, but lined it with a Minky… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zombie pincushion

September 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These zombie pincushions are so cute – for Halloween or just because zombies. Sew4Home shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial! Raw edges and hand stitching are the perfect details for them! Cute cute cute!! Click below for the free… Read more ...

Free pattern: Latch flap bag with a knotted strap

September 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern to make this awesome bag! It’s called the Christopher bag, named after the Christopher Robin character from Winnie the Pooh. It has a large flap held closed with rain slicker latches, and a strap that’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered ruffle skirt

September 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Joanne from Craft Passion shows how you can sew a tiered ruffle skirt. You can make it in any size from baby to adult because her tutorial includes how to figure what size fabric pieces to cut based on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kitty clutch frame purse

September 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

When I first saw this bag in my feed, I didn’t believe that it was really a DIY project. But it is! It’s made using a kitty face purse frame (I had no idea there was such a thing!) and… Read more ...

Tips for sewing perfect collars

September 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Collars are one of those details that can make or break your sewing project. A beautiful collar and everyone’s admiring your sewing skill. A wonky collar, and… not so much. Mary from Idle Fancy has a post at We All… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Bunny Beanie

September 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion offers a free sewing pattern for making this Baby Bunny Beanie. She also shares a video tutorial showing how to sew it together. It’s made from fleece to be warm on baby’s head. You can change up the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiffon fairy dress for little girls

September 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make a floaty chiffon fairy dress. Add in a flower crown and a purchased set of wings, and you’ll have one beautiful little fairy on your hands! Make it for Halloween… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heat transfer placement guide for multi color designs

September 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you use heat transfer vinyl, Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts has a tutorial you’ll want to see. She shows her method for getting perfect placement of your design elements when creating a multi-colored transfer design. If you were using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patch pocket with bias binding across the top

September 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s the details that make our handmade clothes special, like the striped pocket that Jess from The Sewing Rabbit added to a maxi dress she made for herself. The design of the dress is quite simple and it’s made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Name badge lanyard

September 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Most businesses (and many schools, too) require everyone to wear a name badge. Clipping the badge to your clothes can get old. And if your work- or school-issued name badge came with a lanyard, chances are it’s pretty generic. Maggie… Read more ...

Free pattern: Friendly tiger shark softie

September 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sharks might sound scary, but this tiger shark softie is a friendly guy. And sooo cute! Kathy from Designs By KTGreen shares a free sewing pattern at Sew Mama Sew so you can make him. You can give each one… Read more ...

Sewing Free pattern: Cinderella dress apron

September 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making a Cinderella apron that little girls will absolutely love. The apron is a simplified version of Cinderella’s blue ball gown, made from cottons (easy to sew on) and using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip pouch

September 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a clear vinyl zip pouch. It’s a quick little project that’s super useful because you can see what is in your pouch. She shows two variations – one that is made… Read more ...