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5 tips for finding refashion-able items at the thrift store

July 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Thrift stores are a great way to stretch your sewing budget. All those clothes – and sheets and curtains – just waiting to be transformed into something awesome! But some items lend themselves more readily to being refashioned than others. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Half apron with jumbo pockets

July 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this half apron with jumbo pockets. It’s an easy project, something a confident beginner could make. The apron is gathered on to a waistband, with big pockets sewn all around the bottom to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Boho dress from a sheer curtain

July 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Nadya from Dushonok shows how she made this lovely sheer Boho dress out of an old curtain. You can layer the floaty A-line dress over a slip or, like she did, shorts and a bandeau top. The fit is loose… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted rope pillow

July 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a knotted pillow like this one. It looks like a giant knotted rope but it’s made from a sweatshirt knit so it’s all soft and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Citrus slice pincushion

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free pattern for making a citrus slice pincushion. It’s a fun place to park your pins, don’t you think? Make it from orange and it’s an orange slice, from yellow to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a blind hem

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When you don’t want the stitches on a hem to show from the front, a blind hem is the way to go. Because of how the hem is folded while it’s being sewn, most of the stitches will end up… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll tutu that kids can make

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Girl. Inspired. shares a fun project that kids can make for their dolls. She shows how to make a simple tulle tutu. It would be a good project for a long summer day, when it’s too hot to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Coffee mug organizer wrap

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how you can make a mug organizer. I love this!! The fabric organizer wraps around a standard coffee mug. There are pockets sewn all around the outside and the inside for pencils… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Puff sleeve t-shirt

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Toska from Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a puff sleeve t-shirt. It’s a simple fitted t-shirt with a scoop neck and gathered sleeves. It’s a versatile top, a wardrobe staple. Wear it with jeans or dress it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little boy’s neck tie

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Polly from Pieces By Polly shares a free pattern at Fort Worth Fabric Studio for making a little boy’s neck tie. It looks like it’s been knotted around the neck, but it’s actually sewn on to a buttonhole elastic. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways you can make little girls’ skirts from scarves

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When you start with a pretty scarf, it’s quick work to make a pretty skirt for a little girl. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, with three variations depending on the size and shape of the scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick sew fabric napkins you can make in large quantity

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Domesblissity wanted to have fabric napkins at her wedding reception, but she was on a budget. Instead of busting the budget, she made them! 50 of them. The fabric came from a thrifted bedding set, so it was… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pineapple hot pad

July 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this pineapple hot pad. It’s part of her Hot Pad of the Month series. The pineapple is her July hot pad. How perfect is that yellow fabric with a grid… Read more ...

Tutorial: Page Pockets bookmarks from damaged vintage linens

July 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she makes Page Pocket embroidered bookmarks out of damaged vintage linens. It’s a lovely way to make use of damaged linens that would otherwise go unused or, even worse, get thrown away. If you… Read more ...