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Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you can use your sewing skills to rework it into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Water bottle carrier

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Don’t get dehydrated in the summer heat! Melanie from Artzy Creations shares a free pattern for making a water bottle carrier so you can bring your H20 with you. It has a long strap so you can carry it cross… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty Bitty Fabric Bin

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Vintage Modern Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this Itty Bitty Fabric Bin. Use it to hold business cards or as a change catcher by the front door. Or on your dresser… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet top curtains

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Every time I price curtains, I walk away with sticker shock. That much money for curtains made from cheap fabric in a design I don’t really like anyway? No thank you. You can DIY your own curtains and get exactly… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July American flag tie dye towel

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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Miranda from One Little Minute shows how you can tie-dye a plain white towel to create an American flag design. It would be a fun project to make for the 4th of July, or really for all summer long. She… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little girls Nova Dress with triangle cut out back

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ari from Max California made this fabulous little dress for her daughter, and she shares a pattern and tutorial as part of the 30 Days of Sundresses series (hosted by Melly Sews). The front has a simple bodice with triangle… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute grocery bag holder

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Plastic grocery sacks multiply like rabbits! At least around my house they do. Rather than just sending them to the landfill, I hold on to them to get at least one more use out of them before they’re trash. Grocery… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over clutch

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This simple fold over clutch can be made up so many ways. Make it from casual prints, dressy fabrics, solids, prints, even patchwork if you like. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charm square pattern weights

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Once I started using pattern weights to hold my patterns down while I cut around them, there was no going back to pinning. It’s just so much easier to throw down a few pattern weights and start cutting! Sew Travel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bracelets

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Your fabric scraps can become beautiful jewelry, like these colorful fabric bracelets. Vanessa from LBG Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Wear one, or three, or more! They also make great gifts, so while you’ve got the… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to make a pillowcase

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it. The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knit shorts for boys or girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics blog for these kids knit shorts. They’re longer shorts, coming nearly to the knee, with a faux fly and an elastic waist. They’re quick to sew up. Make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sofa arm organizer caddy

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tired of the clutter around your sofa? Sew4Home shows how you can make this organizer caddy that fits over the arm of your sofa. There are 5 pockets to hold remote controls, magazines, and other items you like to keep… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Mori Girl Sundress for little girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Mori Girl Sundress by Kataryna from Sew Chibi is a fun take on a simple peasant style dress. She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them on her blog. She color blocks them from gingham and brightly… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY hammock chair

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ohhhh man, does this hammock chair look comfy! I think I could nestle down in there with a good book and disappear for a few good hours. Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how you can make this hammock… Read more ...