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9 Patterns To Make Your Own Tote Bags

April 25, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

With the Summer months quickly approaching, our calendars will start to fill up and vacations will be planned. Make sure you have the right bag needed for you getaway. Welcome to our roundup of 9 patterns to make your own… Read more ...

Tutorial: Speech bubble chalkcloth pillow

April 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This speech bubble chalkcloth pillow can say anything you want it to say! LiZ and Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . show how you can make one. I love this idea! The sewing is pretty simple, but it makes… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tiny duffel purse

April 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Are you in need of a new purse that is both stylish and practical? If so, you’ll love this tutorial from Erin at Sew, Mama, Sew on how to make a small-scale duffel that can be carried as a purse.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Roller Skate Circle Skirt for girls

April 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her Roller Skate Skirt in girls sizes. It has a foldover waistband that is both comfy to wear and easy to sew. The circle skirt is divided… Read more ...

I’m Snap! bound

April 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I’m writing this post from the Houston International Airport. I’m bound for Salt Lake City and the 2015 Snap! Conference. It’s been kind of a challenge (okay, a BIG challenge) getting myself and all my stuff together for this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vegan leather glasses case

April 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Thermies shares a tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus showing how you can make a faux leather glasses case. It’s a simple sleeve with a snap tab across the top to keep your glasses from slipping out. It’s lined… Read more ...

Free pattern: Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls

April 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for her Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls. Ir’s a short sleeve peasant style dress. You can make it from a bright cotton print and finish the sleeves and bottom hem with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and cotton storage baskets

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make these burlap and cotton storage baskets. The sides are slouchy but only slightly so. They’d be great for containerizing towels in the bathroom, or holding toys in a child’s room. They’d also make pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to unpick a serged seam

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ooooh, don’t you hate it when you realize you need to unpick a serged seam? All those threads, all those stitches! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings tells how to unpick a serged seam the quick way. Pull the right threads… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead earrings

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I generate a lot of fabric scraps and I can’t seem to part with even the tiniest of pieces. I’m always on the lookout for good scrap-usin’ projects. These fabric covered earrings caught my eye as a fun way to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian maxi dress for girls

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Celina from Petit à Petit and Family shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a girls’ Bohemian maxi dress. It’s such a pretty dress for late spring and summer. The long halter dress has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather and tweed travel wallet

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can make a travel document holder in leather and tweed. The large wallet will keep your travel tickets, passport, cash passport, tickets organized so its always easy to find what you need. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes some new throw pillows are all you need to change the look of a room. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can make a throw pillow cover with an invisible zipper. A simple square pillow… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Fabulous fabric beads

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I cannot get over how fabulous these fabric beads are! Alma Stoller shares a video tutorial showing how you can make some of your own. Each one is unique. You can make them with simple materials (including knit fabric upcycled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-toned knotted knit headband

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make a two-tone knotted headband out of a couple of old t-shirts. You could also use scraps of knit fabric if you have any left over from earlier projects. It’s a… Read more ...