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Tutorial: Throw pillow with a repurposed button placket closure

July 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Upcycle some old button up shirts into a pretty new pillow cover! Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial showing how. The closure for the pillow cover is ready made, repurposed from one of the shirts’ button plackets. So… Read more ...

Free pattern: Perfect Beach Dress

July 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Perfect Beach Dress. I love it! It would also be a Perfect Pool Dress, or a Perfect Running Errands on a Hot Summer Day Dress. Her free pattern comes… Read more ...

Why you might give a vintage sewing machine a try

July 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vintage sewing machine or a new sewing machine. Which side do you fall on? Personally, I like them both. But if you’re considering whether or not to give a vintage sewing machine a try, So Sew Easy has just published… Read more ...

Knotted mermaid tail baby gown

July 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am loving this mermaid tail baby gown! The design is so smart and so cute! A simple knot at the bottom makes a mermaid tail shape. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making one. … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY armband flashlight

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This armband flashlight would be so much fun for the kids, especially this 4th of July weekend as they’re waiting on the fireworks to start! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make one. It’s made from stretch… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Braided back American flag tank

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this braided back flag tank out of a plain white t-shirt. The flag design is made with fabric paint and stencils, and the open braided back and fringe with some clever cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimono top for summer layering

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This kimono jacket is perfect for summer time layering! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can sew one up. The simple jacket is a fun way to use a sheer print. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy color blocked pillowcases

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from We Are Scout shares a tutorial at Craft Tuts+ showing how you can make these wonderful color blocked pillowcases. The color blocking adds an unexpected punch of color. They are easy to sew and can be made in… Read more ...

Free pattern: Preschool art smock

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Art is messy, espeically when made by young hands. But don’t let that stop you from letting them do their art! Christina from The DIY Mommy shares a free pattern to make an art smock so your preschooler’s art doesn’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an awesome rope tote

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can sew an amazing rope tote like this one on your sewing machine! Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It would make an awesome pool bag or picnic tote, don’t you think? Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew American flag table runner

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room shows how you can make this American flag table runner – with no sewing required. The design looks like a stitched flag, but it’s made with paint and stencil. So easy and so festive! Click… Read more ...

Where to find swimwear fabric & supplies online

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The hardest part of sewing swimwear is just sourcing your supplies. You can probably buy some of it locally, but you’ll probably need to check online sources to find everything you need. Heather from Closet Case Files has collected up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed edge picnic blanket

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The frayed edges of this picnic blanket gives it an aged and timeless charm. Roxanne from PenSeb & Rox shows how you can make one. She used an old tablecloth and some denim from her stash, but you can make… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy fringe neck detail for t-shirts and dresses

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am loving the fringe on these 4th of July dresses! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to add that detail to a dress or t-shirt. It’s just a few extra steps added to finishing… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Magical tooth fairy pillow

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a magical tooth fairy pillow. The pillow itself is a simple tooth shape with a pocket on the back. She used an embroidery machine to add the fairy design to… Read more ...