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Tutorial: Easy summer caftan dress

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

caftandress

We might be stalking back-to-school sales, but there’s still plenty of summer left. How about making yourself a caftan dress to enjoy the rest of the summer? Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can make one. It’s super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a portable baby changing mat in just 30 minutes

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Babies rarely need a diaper changed when it’s convenient. Nope, it almost always happens when you’re out and about, and away from the well-stocked changing table in your baby’s nursery. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to finish your serger thread tails

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sergers make quick work of sewing and finishing seams, but you’ve got to take care of those tails of thread. You can’t just clip them off or the stitches will rip out. That’s no good! Lauren from Pattern Workshop and… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to make a jumbo tulle bow

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I think every crafter or sewist has at least one partial roll of tulle in their stash, left over from making a knotted wreath or tutu. I’ve got 6 such rolls and I haven’t made a tutu in probably 4… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple but cute sewing machine cover

July 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A sewing machine cover does more than make your sewing machine look pretty. It also keeps the dust in the air from settling into your machine’s inner workings when not in use. Tia from Little Button Diaries shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a girls’ gathered skirt with just one seam

July 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sewing cute clothes for little girls doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of the prettiest clothes are actually very simple shapes. Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a lovely little gathered skirt for a girl with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bandana pinch or snap bag

July 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This cute little bag is made from a couple of bandanas, and it has a pinch or snap top closure made from inexpensive metal measuring tape. Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares a tutorial showing how. You can actually make… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to install an exposed zipper

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes you want a zipper to be concealed (invisible zipper), but it’s also fun to make your zipper a standout part of the design of a garment. An exposed zipper can do that. Maddie Flanigan shares a tutorial at Bernina’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric laptop sleeve

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this stylish and modern laptop sleeve. It’s easy to sew from a wool felt and lined with a fun fabric print. A pocket sewn into the felt just underneath the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Stitch your child’s drawings on to a t-shirt

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kids are proud of their art. How cool would it be if they were able to wear their art on a t-shirt? Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This shows how you can use your sewing machine to stitch your child’s drawings… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved zipper wristlet clutch

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This clutch bag has a cool curved zipper top. Kim from The Sew Spot shares a free pattern for making it. The small bag is just big enough to hold your out-and-about essentials – keys, phone, wallet, etc. With the… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a summer playhouse or lounge tent

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can create this cool summer tent. Kids can use it as a base of operations for their summer pretend adventures. Or adults can use it to kick back and enjoy the shade it offers. The frame… Read more ...

Tutorial: Animal washcloth mitts

July 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these adorable animal bath mitts. She shows a cat and a bear, but you can easily make any kind of animal by altering the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mark and sew double ended darts

July 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Double ended darts can create beautiful shaping in a bodice. They look like diamonds or pointy ovals on your pattern piece, usually at the waist in a dress that does not have a waist seam. Because they appear in the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Simple apron with a gathered skirt

July 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Aprons are fun to sew and make great gifts. There’s no precise fitting required and just about everybody appreciates the gift of a new apron. Sahana from Vikalpah shares a tutorial for making a full apron with a gathered skirt. … Read more ...