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Book Review- Mandy’s Magical Christmas: 10 timeless sewing patterns for a handmade yule

November 30, 2021 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I am a little late to the Christmas sewing this year, I don’t know if I thought Christmas was going to come a little slower or if I am just unorganized and unprepared this year. But I still think there… Read more ...

Curved Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial

November 30, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a zipper pouch for holding all your crayons or pencils or other art supplies! The long curved edge makes it easy to see (and reach for) what’s inside. Sweet Red Poppy has a step-by-step tutorial showing how to make… Read more ...

Christmas Stocking with 4 Variations – Free Sewing Pattern

November 29, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing a Christmas stocking is a fun way to get started sewing for the holidays. This free pattern from Fleece Fun includes 4 variations for making your Christmas stocking – classic style, patchwork classic style, curly toes, and a patchwork… Read more ...

Upcycled Sweater Mug Cozy Sewing Tutorial

November 28, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Did you know that the cuffs of an old sweater are perfect for making a mug cozy? Heather Handmade created this cool upcycle that uses just the cuffs from an old sweater. This is a great idea for using up… Read more ...

Sew A Christmas Advent Pillow

November 27, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Celebrate the holidays with this adorable sewing project. You can sew a Christmas Advent pillow and have fun with this family counting down the days. This is a great way to teach your kids about Advent, and it’s a great… Read more ...

Flannel and Sherpa Fleece Blanket Sewing Tutorial

November 24, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This flannel and sherpa fleece blanket makes a cozy addition to your home! It would also make a nice Christmas gift. The flannel and sherpa blanket is so warm and snuggly! Head over to Heather Handmade for the DIY sewing… Read more ...

Book Review – Half Yard Gifts: Easy sewing projects using leftover pieces of fabric

November 23, 2021 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Half Yard Gifts

is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of… Read more ...

How to Determine the Amount of Stretch in Knit Fabric

November 23, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you sew patterns intended for knit fabrics, you need to take the amount of stretch in the knit into account. Often your pattern will indicate how much stretch a fabric needs to have. But how do you figure out… Read more ...

Fabric Reindeer Gift Bag Free Sewing Pattern

November 22, 2021 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This fabric reindeer gift bag is a way to wrap up a Christmas gift. And it’s reusable, too! It would also make a fun decoration if you just filled it with old newspaper or stuffing to fill it out. Polka… Read more ...

Scrap Fabric Mushroom Ornaments Sewing Tutorial

November 21, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These fabric mushrooms would make delightful Christmas ornaments! Pillar Box Blue shows how you can sew fabric mushrooms out of scrap fabrics. This is perfect for decorator fabric samples and other small pieces of richly textured fabrics. Go to Pillar … Read more ...

DIY Hand Warmers Easy Sewing Tutorial

November 20, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These DIY hand warmers make great gifts for holidays! They’re quick to make, and use inexpensive supplies, so you can sew up a bunch for friends and family. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make these easy hand… Read more ...

Cute Dog Bandana Collar with Free Pattern

November 19, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make something adorable for your pet! This cute dog bandana collar with pattern is simple to make with a free pattern from Beginner Sewing Projects. The pattern makes it easy to cut out the shapes you need and you… Read more ...

Free Christmas Stocking Sewing Pattern

November 17, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make Christmas stockings to match any decor or personal style when you sew them yourself! Heather Handmade shows how to sew a Christmas stocking, and has a free sewing pattern you can download. Stockings are such a fun… Read more ...

Book Review – 50 Fat Quarter Toys: Easy Toy Sewing Patterns

November 16, 2021 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Fat quarters are the new way to sew, I have featured a few fat quarter or scrap fabric books in the last few months as they are really gaining popularity. One of the biggest appeals with fat quarters is they… Read more ...

Easy Sew Pillowcase Tutorial

November 16, 2021 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Got some old stained pillowcases you need to replace? Sew your own simple pillowcase in about 15 minutes with this simple tutorial from Beginner Sewing Projects! This is a super-easy way to update your linen closet without breaking the bank.… Read more ...