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Tutorial: Vintage envelope zippered pouch

June 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This vintage letter envelope is so charming! (And just look who it’s addressed to…) It also happens to be a zippered bag. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make one.The image of the letter is printed on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeping bag or travel pillow

June 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Make and Takes shows how you can make mini sleeping pillows for camping. The smaller scale pillows are sized just right to fit in a child’s sleeping bag. I can also see these being nice to take in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll bed mattress and reversible sheets

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Do you have a child who has a doll with a doll bed? With help from a couple of tutorials from KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family, you can make a bedding set for the doll’s bed. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy ruched linen maxi dress

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This linen maxi dress is made for summer! It’s an easy to wear one piece outfit. All you need to look pulled together is a pair of cute sandals and an eyecatching necklace. Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fingertip towels

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bigger than a washcloth, but smaller than a hand towel, fingertip towels are the perfect sized towel for drying your hands. They’re not always easy to find, though, especially not if you want them to match your bathroom. But Becky… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knot Tote

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has updated her Knot Tote pattern and has the new version up for download. She shared the original pattern 4 years ago, and it continues to be a favorite. The hobo style bag has has… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July pocket tees

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The 4th of July is a little over a week away, but there’s still time to whip up some cute patriotic t-shirts to wear. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make these flag pocket tees and also a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible placemats

June 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can make a set of reversible placemats. Two usable sides means two looks for your table setting out of the one placemat. Use all placemats on one side or the other, or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oh so cute felt koala

June 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Oh, this felt koala softie is giving me the signs. He is the cutest little softie!! Lia Griffith has a free pattern for making him. It’s all hand sewing (and a bit of glue). Blanket stitch to be exact. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom trim Seaside Coverup

June 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This pom pom trim Seaside Coverup by Sew Caroline is cute beach or pool wear. It’s also an easy sewing project. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make it in any size, from adult… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sidewalk tic tac toe toss game

June 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make a sidewalk tic tac toe set. The gameboard gets drawn on the sidewalk with chalk, with players tossing in colored beanbags to take… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make-up brush roll with a small zippered pocket

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this make-up brush roll. The pockets inside hold your make-up brushes safe and sound. (Follow their dimensions and you’ll have enough pockets to hold 12 brushes.) And at the end of… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Girls summer dress with a contrast bib bodice

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to clean a vintage sewing pattern

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rarely do you find a vintage sewing pattern in pristine condition. After all, they’re old and most likely have not been handled or stored carefully over the years. Often the cover is dingy or smudged or even written on in… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered storage boxes

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Joann from Craft Passion shows how she created this set of fabric covered storage boxes to go in a shelving unit. They’re made from cardboard boxes that she’s covered with fabric. I’m loving how she finishes them out with twill… Read more ...