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What to say when someone asks you to sew for them

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When people know you can sew, you’ll often get requests for hemming, making blankets, that cool project they saw on Pinterest. Sometimes it’s something you’re willing to do, but sometimes… not. But you’re on the spot and you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity travel scarf that’s also a lightweight blanket

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This infinity scarf is one of Melissa’s (from Polka Dot Chair) go to travel items. At first glance, this looks just like a simple infinity scarf, but this has an extra feature. It unsnaps to make a travel blanket. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Little kid bunny slippers

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a pair of bunny slippers in little kid sizes. How awesome would it be for a child to find these waiting for them Easter morning? They’re lined in a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Belgian Waffle improv pleating

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An from Straight Grain shows how you can use an improv pleating technique to create a criss cross surface design. She calls it The Belgian Waffle, and it’s beautiful on the bodice of a little girl’s dress. I can also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Presser foot organizer with labeled pockets

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A collection of specialty presser feet makes your machine more versatile and easier to use. Your sewing machine probably has a little box where you can store them, but they’ll all get jumbled together and it’s usually not that convenient… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy cardigan refashioned from a pullover sweater

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how she refashioned a pullover sweater into a cropped boxy cardigan. The refashion involves turning the sweater 90 degrees, with the hem of the original sweater ending up as the front opening. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized scrappy quilted monogram

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make this oversized scrappy monogram using a quilt as you go technique. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make it. It would make a cute… Read more ...

8 Things to Make With a Fat Quarter

March 26, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Fat quarters are a great way to add a touch of color and pattern to your sewing projects without committing to a full yard of fabric. They are also a great way to use up scraps of fabric that may… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple floor cushion

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a simple floor cushion. She appliques a large letter to each one (using heat transfer material), making a set that spells out the word… Read more ...

Free pattern: Beaver softie

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern for making an itty bitty beaver softie. He is sooo cute! He’s got big beaver teeth and a flat beaver tail. He’s small enough to fit in an small metal tin. (If… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques

March 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys. The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and… Read more ...

What to say when someone asks you to sew for them

Tutorial: Infinity travel scarf that’s also a lightweight blanket

Free pattern: Little kid bunny slippers

Tutorial: Belgian Waffle improv pleating

Tutorial: Presser foot organizer with labeled pockets

Tutorial: Boxy cardigan refashioned from a pullover sweater

Tutorial: Oversized scrappy quilted monogram

8 Things to Make With a Fat Quarter

Tutorial: Simple floor cushion

Free pattern: Beaver softie

Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques

Free sewing pattern: Easter baby bib

Tutorial: Wrist cuffs from jeans waistbands

Advice from a reformed fabric hoarder

Tutorial: Add a lace hem to a sweater or top