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Video tutorial: Squeezy potholder

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This potholder has two pockets – one for your fingers, and one for your thumb, so your hand is completely covered when you grip a pan with the potholder. Donna Thornal of Olive & Marie Create shares a video tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s t-shirt pattern made into 3 variations

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A t-shirt pattern is more than just a t-shirt pattern. With a little modification, you can use it to make more than just a basic t-shirt. Kristi from Sweet KM guest blogs at Petit a Petit & Family showing 3… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a muslin to check and adjust fit

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Fabric can be expensive, especially if you’re buying good fashion fabric. So if you’re sewing a garment for yourself, it’s a good idea to make a muslin – or test garment – from inexpensive fabric first. That way, you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy detachable wrist band pincushion

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This detachable wrist pincushion allows you to keep your pins and needles always right where you need them. It attaches with Velcro to a wristband so you can wear it around your wrist. Or, detach it from the wrist band… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: 20-minute child-sized apron

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for this adorable child-sized apron. Not only is it a super cute little apron, but it’s also a super quick project. She is able to make one in just 20 minutes! … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin heart sweatshirt with cut out sleeves

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this sequin heart sweatshirt with cut out sleeves. There’s no sewing required, though you could use some easy hand stitches in place of studs to hold the strips across the cut out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy phone charger or sewing notion holder

February 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This phone charger holder is an easy sewing project. So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The large circle cutout allows it to hang from your charger block. You can also hang it from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric lanyards

February 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tally from Tally’s Treasury shows how you can sew your smaller fabric scraps up into these pretty patchwork lanywards. Her tutorial includes a little twist you can make so the lanyard lies flat in front and around your neck. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sequin clutch purse

February 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This sequin clutch is perfect for date night or a special dressy event. Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how you can make one. It’s lined so it’s pretty on the inside, too. And the zipper closure makes sure nothing spills… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute pillowcase with French seams

February 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shows how you can make these pretty pillowcases finished with French seams. Even better, you can make one in just 15 minutes! They are made from three different fabrics, which makes a fun opportunity for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy infinity scarf

February 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make this easy infinity scarf. She used a lace fabric for a soft romantic feel, but you can use any lightweight fabric. A lightweight jersey knit would also be nice for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crochet trim sachets

February 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These drawer sachets with crochet trim smell pretty and look pretty, too. Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make them. She made a stack of them, each with a different color of crochet, to make a rainbow of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Silly alien bean bag toss game

February 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte for making this alien bean bag toss game. The bean bags are cute little aliens, and the goal is a felt planet with craters. It’s fun and cute!! Click below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom heart pillow

February 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Running with a Glue Gun guest blogs at Seams and Scissors with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute pom pom pillow. I love this so much!! The sewing is easy, as is making the yarn… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to set plastic snaps

February 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial showing how to set KAM snaps

. If you think setting snaps is hard, you might just be using the wrong kind. I say this because I used to think snap setting… Read more ...