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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 ...

Tutorial: Change colors on your serger without rethreading

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I think the hardest part of learning to use a serger is just getting the thing threaded, especially the lower threads. There are places where one needs a pair of tweezers to pull the thread through. So once you get… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bowl potholder for your microwave

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a microwave bowl potholder. Instead of trying to wrap a flat potholder around a hot bowl to grab it up, this quilted potholder is shaped to fit around the bowl and can … Read more ...

Tutorial: Water bottle cozy with a pocket

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial for making these pocketed water bottle cozies. They wrap around a water bottle to keep it insulated. A large pocket sewn on the outside will hold a water flavoring packet, small snack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated denim pillow cover

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this pleated denim pillow cover. When I first saw this photo, I thought this was going to be a time consuming project because of alllll of that pleating. … Read more ...

Get the lowdown on 6 basic types of knit fabric

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats gives the lowdown on 6 types of knit fabrics so you’ll know which type to use on your sewing project. She covers jersey knit, interlock knit, rib knit, sweatshirt knit, ponte de roma, and French terry,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bow tie necklace

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial at Flamingo Toes showing how you can make a bow tie necklace. You can make the fabric bow tie as big or as small as you like. She shows it here as… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: French inspired hot pads

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make these lovely French inspired hot pads for your kitchen. She uses neutral colors and with simple stripes or a grain sack pattern. The neutral colors, stripes, and grain sack motif give the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lumberjack hat for a doll

February 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jennie from Wren Feathers shares a free pattern for a doll’s lumberjack hat. It’s made from fleece with a fur lining. The lumberjack hat will fit dolls with 12″ heads, such as American Girl or Maplelea. She created and shared… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthro style flower wall art

February 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy flower wall art. The design was inspired by a pillow she saw at Anthropology years ago. It’s made with Mod Podge… Read more ...

Tips for using high-density foam in your sewing projects

February 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

High-density foam is a good choice for cushions or soft toy blocks. The dense foam holds its shape better than the lighter stuff. Kelly from Just Another Project shares some tips for using high-density foam. She includes tips for buying… Read more ...

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

Sewing Tutorial: Leather strap clutch

Tutorial: Change colors on your serger without rethreading

Tutorial: Bowl potholder for your microwave

Tutorial: Water bottle cozy with a pocket

Tutorial: Pleated denim pillow cover

Get the lowdown on 6 basic types of knit fabric

Tutorial: Fabric bow tie necklace

Sewing Tutorial: French inspired hot pads

Free pattern: Lumberjack hat for a doll

Tutorial: Anthro style flower wall art

Tips for using high-density foam in your sewing projects

Free pattern: Vintage travel slippers

Tutorial: Sequin and tulle pillowcase dresses

Free pattern: Sock sheep