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Tutorial: Doctor Who reversible infinity scarf

May 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Angie Pederson from G33kGirl.Creative guest blogs at Punk Projects with a tutorial showing how to make a reversible infinity scarf. She used a Doctor Who themed novelty print to make it a Doctor Who scarf. If Doctor Who isn’t your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls purse

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ines from La Folie shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for a little girls purse. The body of the purse is gathered, which is a nice detail on the small scale bag. It’s lined so the inside is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle fabric flowers

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fabric flowers are always a fun way to use up your fabric scraps. The Crafting Chicks share a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make simple gathered fabric flowers. The bloom is a ruffled fabric circle with… Read more ...

7 tips for sewing clothes you’re proud of

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

With all the time and effort you put into sewing your own clothes, you don’t want them to look sloppy or just thrown together. Taking a little extra time during construction will produce clothes that you’re proud of. Lisa from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage napkin throw pillow

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I often see vintage napkins at antique malls and think they’re so pretty, but I leave them behind because I don’t know what I would do with them. Now that I’ve seen this tutorial by Ashlee from My So Called… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini fabric planter or organizer bins

May 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little fabric bins are perfect for holding a small potted plant. But they’d also make great organizers for your office or craft room. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at U Create showing how you can make them. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Mouse ear tulle puff bows

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These mouse ear tulle puff bows are soooo cute! The Ribbon Retreat shares a video tutorial showing how you can make them. If you’ve got a trip to Disney planned in the near future, these would be fun to wear… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mens shorts with pockets

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a pair of mens shorts with pockets. You’ll need a basic shorts pattern. If you don’t have one already, she links to a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a jacket from a frumpy dress

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If there’s one thing you can count on finding at a thrift store, it’s frumpy dresses. Here’s a tutorial that will help you see those sad sack dresses in a whole new light. MooseyMae from A Passion for ReFashion shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Library sling bag

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Summer time is Summer Reading Club time at most public libraries. It’s a free activity that will keep the kids reading when they’re out of school, and encourage them to check out books to read at home. Becky from Patchwork … Read more ...

Pattern: Felt garden vegetables

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Update: Please note this pattern is no longer free Lia Griffith shares a free pattern for making felt veggies for a child’s play kitchen or garden. She has patterns for making radishes, carrots, tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms. Though it’ll take… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace back blouse refashion

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melody from Melmaria Designs shows how you can create this swing back blouse out of a button down shirt and a it of lace (or other lightweight fabric). It’s a quick refashion – just one cut and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Marbled fabric

May 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I’ve marbled paper before. And right now my tween daughter is all about creating marble effects with fingernail polish. But fabric? Never knew it was poosible – until now. But Hannah from Homesteady shows how you can marble fabric. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pear and apple kitchen towels

May 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these apple and pear appliqued kitchen towels. It’s a good project for a beginner to make. Except for the applique, it’s all simple straight seams. And to help make the applique easier, they include… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a cargo pocket

May 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Teresa from Dandelion Drift shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make cargo pockets for a pair of shorts. She shows it using the Juba Shorts pattern by Imagine Gnats, but this will work with any shorts or… Read more ...