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Tutorial: Pretty fabric boxes with hinged lids

June 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

All small storage should be this pretty! Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can make a pretty fabric box with a hinged lid. Storage boxes are always handy to have, so you might want to make up a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Kids’ apron from a dish towel

June 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you have a dish towel, you can turn it into a kids’ apron lickety split. Miranda from One Little Minute has a tutorial showing how. The towel has the right dimensions for a kids’ size apron, and the edges… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maple leaf mug rug for Canada Day

June 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ula from Lulu and Celeste shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showing how you can make this maple leaf mug rug for Canada Day. It’s a large maple leaf pieced with red and white stripes. You could also make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Framed sewing quote pincushion

June 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This framed sewing quote is more than just pretty art for your sewing space. It’s also a pincushion! Becky from U Create shares a tutorial – and a free printable – so you can make one. There’s actually no sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add contrast cuffs to a shirt

June 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows you can add a pop of color to the cuffs of a button up shirt. Give them stripes, polka dots, a bold floral, whatever suits your fancy. Rather than replacing the cuffs altogether, which… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat

June 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I never iron my clothes because it’s just too much hassle. I’m not going to haul my ironing board out and set it up just to make my shirt not wrinkly. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you make… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fanny packs are back again, y’all. But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer. Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your favorite fabrics, and Spoonflower has a tutorial showing how you… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew lattice back t-shirt

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this lattice back tee, with no sewing required. She starts with a plain t-shirt, and then cuts and knots it to make lattice back detail. Wear it with one of those bras… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage bandana bowl covers

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make these fabric bowl covers out of vintage bandanas. The elastic around the edge fits them snug around a bowl. They’re easy to make and they’ll help keep the flies out of… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Katydid dress for girls

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Katydid Dress. It’s a simple summer sundress, perfect for everyday. The racerback dress has an elastic waist and a hem with a subtle hi-lo shape. Her free pattern comes in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round pocket pot holder

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects, and also our Indie Crafts editor, shares a tutorial showing how you can make a circle pot holder. Actually, it’s her sister Taylor who wrote the tutorial. How’s that for a sweet sister? The pot holder… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 2 ways to hem swimsuit fabric

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shows two ways you can hem swimsuit fabric. Even if you’re not brave enough to tackle making an actual swimsuit, you could make a simple swim skirt or rash guard (swim top) out of swimsuit material. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ultimate Pool Bag

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making her Ultimate Pool Bag. It’s kind of like the Swiss army knife of pool bags, really. It has a detachable clear vinyl

wet bag to hold wet suits or… Read more ...

Are these sewing mistakes making your clothes look homemade?

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I prefer my sewing projects, particularly clothes, look handmade rather than homemade. The words are similar, but to me there’s a big difference. When it’s handmade it’s unique and thoughtfully constructed, whereas homemade tends to look a little sloppy or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Twirly rainbow skirt for little girls

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am so in love with this skirt! I couldn’t wait to share it with you…. Jess at Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making a rainbow skirt that little girls will love to twirl. She… Read more ...