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Tutorial: Loyalty card wallet

August 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

It seems every store has a loyalty card these days. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make a loyalty card wallet that will help keep all those cards organized and easy to find. The inside of… Read more ...

How To Sew Origami fabric butterflies

August 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These origami fabric butterflies are absolutely stealing my heart this morning – they’re just so pretty! If you’re a fan of both origami and fabric crafts, this is the perfect combination of the two. What I love most about these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a narrow hem on your sewing machine with a rolled hem foot

August 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

MamaNene from Serger Pepper shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make a quick narrow hem on your sewing machine using a rolled hem presser foot. The curl of the foot helps guide your fabric into… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Waterproof pocket baby bib

August 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Bugaboo City shares a free pattern for a baby bib that perfect for mealtime. It’s waterproof and wipes clean easily, and a pocket at the bottom will help keep crumbs from falling into baby’s lap. The fabric is… Read more ...

Selvages and how to read them

August 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Used to be, fabric selvages were just trimmed off and tossed in the trash. Now, people save those selvages and piece them together to make beautiful but labor intensive projects. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a couple of posts… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed leather clutch

August 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make this fringed leather clutch. The pink leather she used is positively yummy! Especially with that bit of floral fabric peeking out the top along the zipper. The small purse is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Composition book cover with apple applique

August 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this composition cook cover with apple appliques and a button tab closure. Whether you make it for back-to-school or just because, it’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up Makeup Valet

August 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The three clear vinyl pouches in this roll-up makeup valet will keep your cosmetics and toiletries organized on your counter or when you’re traveling. Remono from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The vinyl… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy kimono cardigan

August 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A kimono cardigan adds a punch of color and pattern to a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit. Elizabeth and LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. share a tutorial at Lolly Jane showing how you can make one. They’re super simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy button bookmark

August 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Riley Blake Designs shows how you can make this scrappy button bookmark. The fabric bookmark wraps around the book to mark the page, with a button and elastic loop to keep it snug in place. The piecing makes this a… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Tagless clothing labels using transfer vinyl

August 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how she makes tagless clothing labels using a Cricut transfer vinyl. If you have a Silhouette or a Cricut, you can make your iron-on labels say anything you want. Label it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby receiving blanket in 3 variations

August 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Need to make a gift for a new baby? You can’t go wrong with a receiving blanket. And Sew4Home shows how to make one in three variations. One variation has decorative stitching around the edge. Another, ric rac peeking out… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace top box dress for girls and tweens

August 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This lace top box dress is a cute look for girls and tweens. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shows how you can make one. It’s a simple A-line knit dress with a lace panel pieced in at the shoulders. You… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quick method for easing in a sleeve

August 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Do you avoid sewing patterns with set-in sleeves? Easing in a sleeve cap is no fun, and even when you’re being super duper careful, there’s the chance a tuck or two will sneak in. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little leather iPhone purse

August 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make this little leather iPhone purse. The purse is just big enough for an iPhone, with cross body strap so you can carry it… Read more ...