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Free pattern: Sewing machine sewing machine

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Maria from Deshilachado created this adorable little sewing machine softie. The knobs are made from buttons, and there’s even a little piece of fabric being sewn. But my favorite part is the way she used a straight pin to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids’ drawstring backpack

June 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making a kid-sized backpack to carry to the beach or, in a couple of months, to school. You could also size it up for bigger kids to carry. Her method uses double-sided… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated mason jar cozy

June 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Summertime drinks are just prettier when they’re in a mason jar. Cheryl from A Pretty Cool life shows how you can make an insulated mason jar cozy to help keep your drink cold. Now all you need is a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy bandana baby bib

June 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Trina from Will Cook for Shoes guest blogs at Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio with a tutorial showing how you can make the cutest bandana baby bibs. Baby Bibdanas. They’re super easy to make, with simple straight seams and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Splash Proof Phone Case

June 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When my daughter takes her phone with her to the pool (because hallelujah she’s old enough to be dropped off now), I have her pack her phone in a plastic baggie to protect it from the inevitable drips and splashes. … Read more ...

10 tips to make your sewing space work better

June 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

To say my sewing room is inefficient is an understatement. I often just pull my sewing machine to the dining room because there is no empty table space in my studio. And every time I need a tool or notion,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Marvelously Mod little girls dress

June 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Marvelously Mod dress for little girls. She starts with a basic A-line dress pattern and shows how to modify it to create the color blocking and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up picnic placemats and matching napkins

June 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Erica from 5 Little Monsters shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make a set of roll-up picnic placemats and matching fabric napkins. The placemats have pockets on them to hold cutlery and a folded napkin. Keep them… Read more ...

Free pattern: Trapeze Tank Dress

June 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Trapeze Tank Dress. I think I could wear this every single day in the summer! Made from a lightweight knit, it has a loose swing shape perfect for when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion

June 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion is a pretty little place to park your pins. There’s a tutorial for making it over at Hope & Gloria Sewing Blog. It’s made from small bits of felt and colorful ribbons, great for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool iPad case, make it for Father’s Day

June 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Father’s Day is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to make a handmade gift he’ll love. How about this wool iPad case? Melissa from Polkadot Chair has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. (You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced stripe pillow cover

June 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

What do you do when you can’t find the perfect striped fabric to make a pillow? Why, MAKE that stripe, of course. Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a striped pillow cover, with the wide… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Peasant dress for a doll

June 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This past Saturday (June 13) was World Doll Day. To celebrate, Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern for making a peasant dress for a doll. It’s a cute style of dress, and easy to make. She gives… Read more ...

Free pattern: Color blocked denim shift dress

June 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for this color block denim shift dress. Use different denims for all the pieces to show off the cool lines of this dress. The angled piece is actually a large pocket, which… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this cooling neck wrap to beat the summer heat

June 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beat the heat this summer by making a water cooling neck wrap to wear when you’re outside. The fabric tubes are filled with water absorbing crystals so they’ll stay wet – and cool your neck – for a long time.… Read more ...