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Tutorial: Easy ribbon lanyard

August 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A length of pretty ribbon and some hardware are all you need to make a lanyard! Teachers would love this as a back-to-school gift! Michele from Stuff By Belle shares a tutorial at May Arts blog showing how to do… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cat backpack for toddlers and preschoolers

August 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, this kitty cat backpack! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for it at Joann’s Creative Spark blog. It’s sized just right for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s so cute for day care and preschool, or a sleepover… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy zipper bracelet

August 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make a cute bracelet out of a metal zipper. This would be a great way to use those zippers you bought for a project but ended up never using! They’re super easy… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew side tied t-shirt

August 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You don’t need to sew a stitch to refashion a plain boxy t-shirt into one that’s fitted at the sides. Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this no-sew side tied t-shirt. It’ll still be loose and blousy at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn an outgrown t-shirt into a cute new pillow

August 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Turn a favorite – but outgrown – t-shirt into a cute new pillow! Shelly from Frugal Family Home shares a tutorial showing how. The stuffed t-shirt would make a soft, squishy pillow that’s great for snuggling. It’s super easy to… Read more ...

Stunning woven jacket from recycled jeans

August 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tapi Ann created this stunning woven jacket from recycled jeans. She writes about her jacket and how she made it over at Refashion Co-op. There’s no question that the woven back is the stand-out detail on this jacket, but I’m… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back-to-school laptop case

August 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This laptop case is perfect for back-to-school! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a simple zipper laptop case. You can make it any size to fit your laptop. Use a home… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dinosaur tail tote bags

August 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Havalah from Sisters, What! shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew dino tail tote bags. They’ve got dinosaur spikes down the middle, and a spikey tail sticking out from the bottom. Cute!! They’d make awesome… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mason jar sewing kit

August 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Everything is cuter in mason jars. That goes for sewing kits, too. (And sewing kits are pretty cute to begin with, I think.) Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled leather jacket tote bag

August 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

That tired looking leather jacket at the thrift can become an awesome new tote for yourself! Anielska Aniela shares a tutorial showing how she created this lined tote bag out of a recycled leather jacket. The lining is made from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hidden heart flap sunglasses case

August 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I Spy DIY shares a free pattern to make the cutest heart sunglasses case. When it’s closed, the case is a simple rectangle. The heart happens when you open it up. The shape of the flap and the contrast lining… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy D-ring belts

August 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shows how easy it is to make D-ring belts for kids. They’re a quick solution for pants that fit too loose in the waist. The size is completely adjustable as your child grows, which is always… Read more ...

Tutorial: Outdoor round floor cushions

August 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Torie Jayne shares a tutorial for making these stylish round floor cushions. They’re suitable for outdoor use because she treated the fabric to make it water and oil resistant. The flat round cushions stack easily but provide a soft space… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl organizing zip pouches

August 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kristy from Bonjour Quilts show how you can sew these clear vinyl zip pouches to organize all your small stuff. Bright cotton prints across the top give them character and make them easy to find. You could also use the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew magnetic leather pen clip

August 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a leather pen holder to clip to your notebook or journal! Sahana from Vikalpah shares a tutorial showing how to do it. There’s no sewing required, though you can do like she did and use a wood burning tool… Read more ...