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Free pattern: Perfect sleeveless summer top

July 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This may be the perfect summer top! Sleeveless and high neck, and shaped at the sides. It’s the Pam top by Daniela from On The Cutting Floor, and she’s sharing the pattern for free! Her free pattern comes in women’s… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag

July 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag. It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back. Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more. The zipper goes around… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: 1-Yard Magic Apron

July 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

1 yard of fabric is enough to make an apron! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern from Lecien fabrics. It’s one of their 1-Yard Magic patterns that show how much you can do with just 1 yard… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sheep softie

July 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This sheep softie is so cute and huggable! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern! He’s made from a soft fleece and is the perfect size to snuggle. Finished measurements are 9.5″ high x 8.5″ wide. Click the link… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY neck cooler

July 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Keep your cool this summer with a neck cooler! You can make one using a tutorial at Sarah Jane’s Craft Blog. It’s a fabric tube filled with water storing crystals (gardening supplies) so it can stay wet for a long… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric tangram game

July 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This fabric tangram game is a perfect addition to a busy bag! Beauty All Around shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can adjust the complexity of the patterns to make it appropriate for all ages. Older… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy summer dress from old shirts

July 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog created this summer dress out of a couple of old shirts. It’s so easy – you can sew one with just a few easy seams! The top of the dress is made from a shirt that… Read more ...

5 ways to finish the edge of an applique

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

After you cut and fuse your applique pieces down, it’s time to finish the edges. There’s no one way to do this, and the right way will depend on the look you are going for and the way your project… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew bow sleeve t-shirt

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wow! Look at this cute bow sleeve detail you can add to a t-shirt – with no sewing required! There’s a tutorial at Creating Laura showing how to do it. She uses glue to hold the bow center in place,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back to school lunch tote

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a simple lunch sack for back to school time. The tote style lunch sack is perfect for older kids who might not want… Read more ...

What to do when your sewing machine thread snarls

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Your sewing machine is rockin’ along and making something fabulous… and then your thread snarls. Nooooooo!!!! Rae Lynn from Itchin’ For Some Stitchin’ has a post that tells the most common reasons your thread snarls and what you can do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop wall pocket organizers

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Hang these embroidery hoop pockets on your wall and gain some extra organizing space above your office or work desk! They are super easy to make, and look oh so cute – especially with that pom pom trim! Click below… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy bean bag chair

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a bean bag perfect for curling up with a good book, watching TV, or even a quick nap! Petro from Creative Homemaking has a tutorial for sewing this bean bag chair. It looks like a big project, but really… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth Summertime Pocket Placemats

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These pocket placemats are made for summertime outdoor dining! They’re made from oilcloth that wipes clean easily and there’s a pocket where you can tuck a napkin. The pocket keeps your napkin handy but also keeps it from blowing away.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt or fabric feather mobile

July 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make this wonderful felt feather mobile. You could also use cotton fabric if you use fusible webbing to make the fabric double-sided and less likely to fray. You’ll need a sewing… Read more ...