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Tutorial: Clutch purse with a bunting applique

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from Living DIY Style shows how you can make a clutch purse with a whimsical bunting applique. It’s made from two fabrics, plus scraps to make the garland or bunting applique. The color blocked purse has a button closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pillow cover like a pro

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pillow covers are a quick and satisfying sewing project. And if you take a little extra care when sewing them, they’ll look like a million bucks. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co shares her tips for sewing a professional looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ring sling doll carrier

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Little kids love to take care of their dolls, showing the same attention to them that they see their parents give to themselves or to siblings. Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It… Read more ...

Freebie: Sewing coloring pages

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The coloring page trend shows that coloring is not just for the kids. It’s also fun – and relaxing – for the grownups. Kate from See Kate Sew shares some coloring pages just for us sewists. One has a cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hippo hot pad

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This cute hippo is the hot pad of the month by Staci from Crafty Staci. His goofy, happy face makes this a fun project for a kids’ table, baby shower, or maybe just for the fun of it. I’m… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tricia fitted halter dress

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Tricia dress. It’s a fitted dress with a halter neck and an A-line knee length skirt. It’s shaped with bust and waist darts and has a zipper at… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Pillowcase with a hidden pocket

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Monica from It’s Just Sewing shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase with a most fun addition – a hidden zippered pocket! You can tuck a sweet note or special treat it in it. Or, use it as a tooth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet curtains

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A new set of curtains can dramatically change the look of a room. But they’re expensive to buy, and the colors and styles are usually very limited. Frankie from Get Into Yoga shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reusable snack bags to reduce lunchtime waste

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

School lunches and take-along snacks produce a lot of waste. All those plastic baggies get used one time and end up in the trash. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make reusable snack bags. You can wash… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple beach tote

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Summer’s going to be here before you know it. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a beach tote for days at the pool or summer vacations at the beach. The simple design makes it easy to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart and Home hoop art

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for her Heart and Home hoop art. I love this for the sweet design and the pretty stitching, but also because this is the design we used in her embroidery hoop art… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew plopping towel for frizz-free curly hair

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Curly hair girls, this post is for you. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can use a plopping towel to let your hair dry all scrunched up to keep it from frizzing. It’s super easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fusible fabric pillow sewing project for kids

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Carolynn from Black Walnut Stitch Studio shares a tutorial for a great kids’ sewing project. It’s a simple square pillow embellished up with images cut from novelty fabrics and fused down with fusible webbing. The sewing part is easy for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Velvet back fabric headband

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A little velvet ribbon on the back of a headband will help keep it from slipping. Kelli from The Willow Market shows how you can make a fabric headband with velvet on the back. It also has a bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy 15-minute reversible placemat

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from v shows how to sew an easy reversible placemat. All you need is two cute fabric prints, and 15 minutes. It’s all simple straight seams, which makes this a great first sewing project. Make up a bunch to… Read more ...