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6 Types of Sewing Pins Every Sewist Should Have

September 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Up until now I thought sewing pins were sewing pins, were sewing pins. Not true. There’s a reason that there are different styles of pins available on the notions wall. Christine Haynes shares a post at the Craftsy blog telling… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a scarf that’s also a shrug

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This scarf is also a shrug. Or perhaps it’s the other way around, and this shrug is also a scarf. Either way, it’s pretty smart idea. Betz White shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make one.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Debi from Pieces Squared shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showimg show you can repair a stuffed animal when it gets a rip or tear. A ladder stitch will close a hole or reattach a limb invisibly. The stitch is… Read more ...

Tutorial: All Season Placemats with a modern leaf design

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her All Seasons Placemats. They have a modern leaf applique that works for any season. The design will look good in any color scheme. Made in rich earth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make these drawstring storage bins that are oh-so-cute and oh-so-practical. They’re made from Waterproof Oxford, a woven 100% polyester oxford fabric. (She gives a link in her post where you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt monarch butterfly wings costume

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Aren’t these butterfly wings gorgeous? They’d make a fabulous Halloween costume – just wear the wings with a black t-shirt and leggings. Chelsey from Buggy and Buddy shows how you can make them in a tutorial on her blog. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a magic flip wallet

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remember those magic trick wallets from your childhood? The ones made from small squares of wood and ribbon, that would flip flop and move your money magically from one square to the other? Yeah, you can make those. Jill from… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Most Quick and Easy Girls Skirt

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Made By Sara shows how to make what she calls “The Most Quick and Easy Girls Skirt”. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an elastic casing waistband. It’s a great project for a new sewist to tackle. Or,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zoey Dress

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Zoey Dress. It’s modern and easy to wear, a loose fit A-line dress with flared short sleeves. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes 4-22. Click below to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric basket or tote with angled handles

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These fabric baskets are so pretty! The tutorial for making them is at Sew4Home. The handles are stitched down the outside of the bag at an angle, creating a cool design element. Finished dimensions are 8″ wide x 7½” high… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho silk scarf pumpkins

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

My fabric stash includes quite a few silk scarves. I pick them up at yard sales and thrift stores because, silk and pretty and cheap. Aunt Peaches shows how you can use your silk scarf stash to create the coolest… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make an A-line capelet

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

AKI from AKI 1 a.m. shows how she made a pretty A-line capelet wrap for herself. These little wraps will keep your shoulders warm when wearing a sleeveless dress, which is particularly nice when attending an event during the winter… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to take women’s measurements for sewing

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

It doesn’t matter how beautifully you finish the seams or how perfectly you cut the pieces, if you start with inaccurate measurements your garment isn’t going to look good. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple placemats

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about seeing a table set with placemats under all the plates. You know you’re in for something special. Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make your own placemats. They’re simple to make,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy Halloweenie dog door sign

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You might think Halloween is about black cats, but this project at Brewer shows that everyone – even weenie dogs – can get into the Halloween spirit. It’s the cutest little Halloween door sign shaped like a weenie dog. It’s… Read more ...