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Help for a tangled bobbin mess

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sewing is a wonderful hobby that can bring peace and joy to your life. Whether you’re working on a quilt, a dress, or a simple project, the feeling of accomplishment when you see the finished product is unparalleled. However, sometimes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Canvas bag upgrade with sturdier and prettier straps

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas bag by giving it wider, sturdier, and prettier straps. She also makes it reversible – BONUS! The cotton prints on the straps are a pretty contrast with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Easter bunnies

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room shares a free pattern at Flamingo Toes for making these sweet felt Easter bunnies. They’re quick to sew out of felt scraps and would make cute Easter gifties, especially if paired with a sweet treat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty Poppy Pillow

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shares a tutorial showing how to make this eye catching Pretty Poppy Pillow. The bold flowers and the black and white stripe background feel like summertime, which is a welcome diversion from a cold gray February. The flower… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls leggings

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Leggings are a staple in little girls’ wardrobes. They layer under skirts and dresses for extra warmth or modesty when playing on the playground. Or, they can be worn more like pants if they’re paired with a longer shirt or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans waistband tote

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this tote bag, using a jeans waistband as the top of the bag. Other pieces of the jeans find their way into the bag as well, with back… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fox softie with antlers

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

April of Modern Handmade shares a free pattern at Imagine Gnats for making this adorable fox softie with antlers. You can use any type of fabric, but her choice of a Shetland flannel is particularly nice for this winter woodland… Read more ...

Free pattern: Coffee mug hot pad

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for this hot pad shaped like a coffee mug. How cute would it be to gift this with a nice coffee mug? The recipient could use it for its intended purpose as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pincushion for your sewing machine

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I don’t use pins in my sewing that often, but when I do they always end up in a little pile in front of my sewing machine. I take them out of my fabric as it approaches the needle, and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bucket Basket Tote

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for her Bucket Basket Tote. A gentle curve across the top gives it a beautiful, sophisticated silhouette. With a wide bottom and straps for easy carrying, it’s a perfect project tote for… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a PDF sewing pattern with Photoshop

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a 3-part tutorial showing how she uses Photoshop to make a printable PDF sewing pattern. Her tutorial goes from sketch to print, starting with a paper pattern and then showing how to digitize and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy gathered felt flower

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can stitch these pretty felt flowers. The simple felt petals are gathered up, with a fringe-y contrast center. You can make them as big or as small as you like. She used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle hem baby leg warmers from socks

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Baby leg warmers are super easy to make out of a pair of knee socks. U Create shows how to do it. Each one takes one cut and one simple edge finish on the sewing machine. She timed herself and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this hanging organizer to get the clutter off your sewing table

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This wall caddy organizer will help keep the clutter off of your sewing table. With 14 pockets to hold all sizes of sewing notions, you’ve got a handy place to keep all those items you like to keep at… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Leather strap clutch

February 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this leather strap clutch. Or, if you prefer, it could be a faux leather clutch. It’s a simple zippered clutch with a wide strap sewn across the bottom. You can slide… Read more ...