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Sewing Tutorial: Draft and sew a girls’ leotard

June 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you have a girl in dance or gymnastics, chances are you’ve bought a lot of leotards. Did you know you can sew them yourself? Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed ruffle pillowcase

June 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial for making these beautiful frayed ruffle pillowcases. The frayed edges give such a soft finish! They make pretty throw pillows for your living room or porch, and they’d also make nice accent pieces for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans patchwork bag

June 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork! And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how. The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew shoulder tied t-shirt

June 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You don’t have to sew to make a great looking summer top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this shoulder tie t-shirt, with no sewing required. Start with a plain boxy tee, and cut and tie to make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knotted crinkle toy for baby

June 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a knotted crinkle toy for baby. It’s similar to her knotted teething toy, but with crinkle fabric and extra fabric knots. This would make a sweet gift for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho fringe necklace from knit scraps or old t-shirts

June 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun way to use up your scraps of knit fabric! Holli from Hello Holli shares a tutorial at Petit a Petit + Family shows how you can make a Boho fringe necklace. The whole thing is made from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizer

June 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The clear pockets of this Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizes your smaller items, and keeps them where you can see them! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Inside the organizer are one large zippered pocket… Read more ...

Free pattern: Coconut Summer Pajama Set for kids

June 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The Coconut Summer Pajama Set is a free pattern from Melissa at Sew Like My Mom. The sleeveless top and shorts are made from knit fabric so they’re comfy for sleeping and for quiet mornings around the house. Her free… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pattern weights

June 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you haven’t ditched straight pins for pattern weights yet, you ought to give it a try. Cutting out patterns is so much faster (and I think more accurate) with pattern weights than with straight pins. There are lots of… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-minute shirred sundress

June 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A shirred sundress like this is super easy to make if you use pre-shirred or smocked fabric. Jess from the Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how. Because the fabric is already gathered up for you, you can make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a wrist pincushion

June 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a pincushion you can wear on your wrist. The pincushion has a pretty flower shape and is big enough to hold plenty of pins and needles for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper beach toy tote

June 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s no going to the beach without getting sand in your stuff. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a beach toy bag that allows the sand to fall out (but keeps your toys inside) so you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a mermaid skirt in just 30 minutes

June 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These mermaid skirts are so fun! Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make one in just 30 minutes! The design of these skirts is so smart, with a ruffle hem creating a mermaid tail effect. They are fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew vase filler balls

June 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m always on the lookout for good ways to use my fabric scraps! Sondra from Sondra Lyn at Home shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can use ribbons and fabric strips to make these vase filler… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make travel storage bags from old pillowcases

June 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Keep your suitcase organized with a set of travel storage bags! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make them from pillowcases. One pillowcase makes 2 drawstring bags and 1 envelope closure bag. Use the bags as shoe… Read more ...