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Tutorial: Simple kids’ wallet

May 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This wallet is perfect for kids to carry!  I’ve never met a kid who didn’t like a special place to put their money and small treasures.  Torie Jayne shares a tutorial for making one.  The wallet has a zippered pocket… Read more ...

Children’s swimwear sewing round-up

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Swimwear is not difficult to sew, especially children’s swimwear as there’s no support or shaping necessary as there is for women’s swimwear.  If you’ve been wanting to give it a go, check out this post over at Project Run and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric twine planter

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I fell in love with the scrap fabric twine that Cintia from My Poppet shared a while back.  Now she’s showing how you can use that gorgeous colorful twine to make a planter.  I’m in love all over again!  You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Boho Kimono

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make a simple Boho kimono.  Wear it all summer long layered over a tank or tee.  It’s a great project for beginners, with… Read more ...

14 adjustments to get your jeans or pants pattern fitting right

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Rarely does a fitted pants pattern fit perfectly straight from the envelope.  There are just so many variables in fitting around the hip, waist, and thigh.  All these variables also make it hard to figure out exactly what needs to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add character to a plain bag with vintage fabric

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This bag started its life as a plain cross body bag.  Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life covered the flap with vintage fabric to give it character, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  It’s not… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and fabric bowl

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a decorative bowl from burlap and fabric.  The burlap outside gives it rustic charm, while the fabric lining gives it a pop of fun color and pattern.  She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap maxi skirt

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Break out of your jeans and t-shirt rut with a cute wrap maxi skirt!  It’s just as comfortable to wear but takes the style up a notch (or two, or three).  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh drawstring soccer bag

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make a mesh drawstring soccer bag. It’ll carry your ball, cleats, and other soccer gear to and from soccer practice.  The mesh allows any dirt to shake out,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Maz Kanata Star Wars doll

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive is celebrating May the 4th with a free pattern for making a Maz Kanata plush doll.  I’m in love!  She’s a rather small doll, almost small enough to fit in the palm in your hand.  If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stenciled burlap pillow sleeve, plus a free cut file

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wrap this stenciled burlap and fabric sleeve around a pillow for an instant summer update.  Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial and free cut file for making one.  This would be so cute for pillows on a front porch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bike pannier from any tote bag

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Tried & True shows how you can turn any tote bag into a bike pannier so it’s easy to carry things along with you on your bike ride.  Her tutorial shows how to add Velcro straps to the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls’ flutter sleeve

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a girls’ flutter sleeve.  You can use it with her free t-shirt pattern (link in post) to create pretty spring and summer tees for your girl.  The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s busy book with 12 interactive pages

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood has just finished a sew-along for a child’s busy book.  The fabric book has 12 pages filled with activities to keep young hands and minds engaged.  Pages include a purse with a photo album inside,… Read more ...

5 ways to make your sewing space more functional

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m always on the lookout for ways to make my sewing space more functional.  Heather from The Sewing Loft shares 5 simple ideas to organize your supplies and create a more efficient workspace.  The more efficient my space, the more… Read more ...
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