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Tutorial: Super easy rolled knit fabric headbands

September 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

With 10 minutes and some scraps of knit fabric, you can make these adorable rolled knit fabric headbands. Lucy Blaire is at the Etsy blog showing how. They are super super easy to make – just a few cuts and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thin boxy pencil case

September 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lorelie Jayne shows how you can make this thin but boxy pencil case. It’s a boxy zippered bag big enough to hold a small selection of pens and pencils, but still small enough to attach to a backpack or slip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric and faux leather plant pots

September 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Yin from Pretty Quirky Pants shows how you can make these fabric and faux leather plant pots. You can slip a potted plant (in those generic plastic pots) into the fabric buckets. They’re lined with waterproof fabric to keep moisture… Read more ...

Tutorial: Botanical print burlap banner

September 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This botanical print and burlap banner looks like something from a home design catalog, but it’s actually a simple DIY project. Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow shows how you can make one out of craft burlap (or a coffee… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute lace and flannel infinity scarf

September 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Did you know you can make a lovely lace infinity scarf in just 15 minutes? Courtney from Sweet C’s Designs shares a tutorial at the Joann blog, The Creative Spark, showing how to do it. You can use any fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jumbo French market tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles

September 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An oversized tote can be quite glamorous, if you add the right details. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their French Market Tote, a jumbo tote with Chanel-inspired metal chain handles. It’s particularly striking in a black and white palette. Click… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Criss cross maxi dress

September 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a criss cross maxi dress like this one. The long, loose dress is perfect for everyday when you want to look nice but don’t want to give up comfort. To… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giant ric rac skirt

September 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Have you seen that giant – like, really giant – ric rac and thought it was so cute but wondered what you can make with it? Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can use that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pot holder from a fat quarter

September 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate Colleran, author of Smash Your Precut Stash! shares a tutorial at the C & T Publishing blog showing how you can make a pot holder from a fat quarter. You can actually get 2 pot holders from 1 fat … Read more ...

Tutorial: 1 hour laptop sleeve

September 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can make a simple laptop sleeve in just one hour. The outside is made from a fun cotton print and it’s lined with fleece to help cushion against small bumps. Her instructions… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric pumpkins in three shapes

September 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You’ve got to see how Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow makes these no-sew fabric pumpkins! They’re made from fabric and toilet paper rolls, but she adds another step to achieve a more realistic curved pumpkin shape – and two… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up pencil case

September 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This roll-up case is the perfect place to hold a set of colored pencils. Hancock Fabrics shows how to make one in a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch. It’s trimmed out prettily with ric rac around the edges and… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Custom dog leash and matching treat bag

September 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can make a custom dog leash and a matching treat bag. It’s easy to make and fun to personalize. The treat bag attaches to the leash so it’s easy to carry with… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew tote bag from a t-shirt

September 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a tote bag from a t-shirt, with no sewing required. Just cut and tie, and you’ve got a cute new tote. This could be an awesome activity… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chair pockets for a classroom – fast, easy, and cute

September 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She just became her child’s teacher’s favorite parent. That’s because she sewed a set of 20 seat sacks for the classroom. And they’re all so pretty!! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. She… Read more ...