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Tutorial: No-sew 4th of July star banner

June 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this star banner with no sewing required! Make it from red, white, and blue for a perfect 4th of July decoration for your home! Click below for her tutorial: No Sew … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this messenger bag from 1 yard of fabric

June 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew up this messenger from just one yard of fabric. And she follows that post with one that gives dimensions to make the same style bag – but smaller – and… Read more ...

Tips for a successful sewing day

June 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How many of us have dreamed of having a whole day – a. whole. day. – to do nothing but sew? It sounds like a fairy tale, but it can happen. Tonya from The Crafty Mummy has some tips to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy shirred sundress

June 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This shirred sundress is sooo easy to make! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how. The shirring is stretchy because it’s done with elastic thread. The stretchy bodice and tie straps give the dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew jogger pants from a pajama pants pattern

June 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co shows how you can sew a pair of jogger pants using a basic pajama pants pattern. She shows the few easy adaptations you’ll need to make to the pajama pants pattern work to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy zipper pouch Dopp kit

June 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for sewing a boxy zipper pouch or Dopp kit. This would make an awesome – and practical – Father’s Day gift! Or, make one for yourself to hold your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up camp kitchen organizer

June 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you have any camping trips planned for this summer, you might need to make a roll-up camp kitchen organizer. I think this is such a smart idea!! It has spaces for all the kitchen essentials you need to bring… Read more ...

Tutorial: Library book tote

June 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Do your kids do Summer Reading Club at the library? Make a library tote to help carry all the books they check out! Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at Make Something showing how to sew one. The bag… Read more ...

Free pattern: DIY tee pee tent

June 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I know this is meant for kids, but I can’t help but want this tee pee for myself. Especially when it’s made from a cute fabric and has a pretty arrangement of flowers around the top. Angel from Fleece Fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini bushel basket picnic liner

May 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Your basic craft store mini bushel basket becomes a charming picnic tote when you add a custom sewn liner. Sew4Home shows how you can do it. There’s a couple of fabric sleeves attached to the inside to hold utensils or… Read more ...

Video Sewing Pattern: tutorial: Sew a V-neck band on a t-shirt

May 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Hey June shows how you can sew a V-neck band for a t-shirt. It’s a video so you can learn by watching it done. Her video shows step-by-step how to sew the neck band and how to attach… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mason jar flower vase pillow

May 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am sooo in love with this mason jar throw pillow! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for it at Lil’ Luna. It’s made mostly with machine applique, but accented with simple embroidery. It would be so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable mop pads from an old towel

May 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Do you use a flat mop to clean your floors? Don’t spend money on replacement pads! You can make them yourself! Apple Green Cottage shows how to sew them from an old towel. One towel is enough to make several… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make this tie-front blouse from a man’s button-up shirt

May 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Just when you think there’s no new way to refashion a man’s button-up shirt… Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make this tie-front sleeveless blouse out of a button-up shirt. It’s so easy and so… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Simple baby bow headband, with sewn or no-sew methods

May 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bow headbands are such a cute accessory for baby girls! And they’re easy to make, too. They don’t take much fabric, either, so you can use your scraps. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, and she includes… Read more ...