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Tutorial: How to set snaps

April 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

After nearly 15 years of sewing, setting snap

s still makes me nervous. I get confused about which pieces go where, and I have yet to master squeezing the pliers to get uniform pressure. I make my husband do it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and leather zippered pouch

April 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kelli from True Bias shows how to make her Linen and Leather Pouch. They’re zippered pouches with leather corner accents. What you use them foe is up to you. How about a cosmetics bag, pencil pouch, or small clutch. Finished… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kids scalloped bucket hat

April 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making this scalloped bucket hat. It’s perfect to wear with a spring dress, or to the pool or the beach to keep the sun off her face. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sundress for an American Girl or 18″ doll

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a free pattern for making an easy sundress for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. It has an elastic casing top and shoulder straps, and uses only simple straight seams. You can cut the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a crossbody tote from vintage quilt squares

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how she created this awesome tote out of some vintage quilt squares. It has two sets of handles so it can be carried in your hands or across the body. The quilt… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ombre halter top that can be worn 4 ways

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This ombre halter top can be worn 4 ways. You can make one yourself, with no sewing required. Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to do it. Her tutorial shows how to cut … Read more ...

Free pattern: Cover for a Brother 1034D serger

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Many of us have pretty dust covers for our sewing machines, but what about your serger? Sergers need love, too! There are all kinds of nooks and crannies for dust to settle in. Deby from So Sew Easy created… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintuck mini wallet

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These pintuck wallets look like they’d be a fun project to make. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a video class over at Babylock’s Sew at Home site showing how to make them. Small wallets like this are always good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated midi skirt

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial for making a pleated midi skirt. I think it looks quite smart and chic. Use a fabric with more body to create more dramatic pleats, or a drapier fabric for… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Curtain tie backs

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bekki from The Creativity Cauldron demonstrates how you can easily create a set of custom curtain tie backs to enhance your home décor. Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your living room, bedroom, or kitchen, these tie… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to set snaps

Tutorial: Linen and leather zippered pouch

Free pattern: Kids scalloped bucket hat

Tutorial: Sundress for an American Girl or 18″ doll

Tutorial: Make a crossbody tote from vintage quilt squares

Tutorial: No-sew ombre halter top that can be worn 4 ways

Free pattern: Cover for a Brother 1034D serger

Tutorial: Pintuck mini wallet

Tutorial: Pleated midi skirt

Sewing Tutorial: Curtain tie backs

Tutorial: Make a kids name pillow

Tutorial: Easy 20-minute drawstring snack bag

Free Sewing pattern Baby drool bib

Tutorial: Springtime cut-off jeans shorts with knotted fabric hem

Keep your sewing machine foot pedal from sliding