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Free pattern: Kiss bag shaped like lips, in purse and mini pouch sizes

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making her Kiss bags. How cute are these lip-shaped bags!! And perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s actually a remix of one of the very first tutorials she ever published, though updated… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of… Read more ...

Sewing or quilting themed books reading list

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

I don’t necessarily spend alllll my free time in the sewing room. I also enjoy curling up with a good book. Do you? Joy from xoxo Grandma has collected a list of 44 books with a sewing or quilting theme. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine t-shirt wrap bracelet

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kristi from SweetKM shows how you can make this t-shirt wrap bracelet, with hearts and love for Valentine’s Day. The wrap bracelet is made from a scrap of t-shirt knit, with felt hearts or letters spelling L-O-V-E stitched on. This… Read more ...

Freebie: I Heart Sewing For You printable

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a free printable for her I Heart [Sewing For] You sign. She shares the printable in two sizes – one that’s large enough to frame as wall art, and a smaller one you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute zipper pouch

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Zippered pouches are one of the most versatile and practical handmade gifts you can make. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to work on in your free time or you’re in need of a last-minute gift idea,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slim Fit and Flare Dress

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from iCandy Handmade made this beautiful slim fit & flare dress for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She adapted a basic dress bodice & sleeve pattern for the top, adding her own lightly gathered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Painted thrift store purses

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Aunt Peaches shows how a little bit of paint can make magic on a thrift store purse. The painting is super simple – just lots of dabs of bright colors – but the effect is WOW. Look for pocketbooks and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ferdinand the Frog softie

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a free pattern for her Ferdinand the Frog softie. He’s a real prince, and he’s got a felt crown to prove it. With Velcro… Read more ...

It’s okay if your sewing isn’t perfect

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

One of my personal sewing rules is that I never rip out a seam more than a twice. If I can’t get it right in three tries, then it’s just going to have to stay imperfect. And that’s okay. Imperfection… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy heart reverse applique pincushion

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stephanie from Swoodson Says guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy heart pincushion. The heart in the middle is made with a reverse applique technique and a patchwork of small fabric scraps. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Color block pillow with a hidden zipper

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nicole from She’s Got The Notion shows how you can make a color blocked throw pillow with a zipper hidden in the seam between the two colors. You can make them in any color combo to suit your mood or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweater slippers

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make a pair of cozy winter slippers out of an old sweater. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how. You can make them in any size by tracing around your foot. Her slippers… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity scarf for an American Girl doll

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Everyone’s wearing infinity scarves these days. Why not your child’s doll? Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a miniature version of the infinity scarf that fits an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You won’t need much… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The… Read more ...