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Free pattern: Dump truck applique

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for this dump truck applique. She shows it on a boys Valentine’s shirt with hearts inside the back of the truck, and also on an art tote with a crayon novelty print… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute flannel baby blanket

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can take 30 minutes and two pieces of flannel to make a simple baby blanket. A soft flannel blanket like this one makes a great baby gift. Or, increase the size to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boxy crop top

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Ting shows how you can sew up this boxy crop top. It’s loose and lightweight, perfect for the spring weather that’s just around the corner. The simple top is quick to sew up and looks good with shorts jeans. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift wrap

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from A Happy Stitch shows how you can make a reusable gift wrap set. It’s a large square of fabric you can wrap and tie around a gift, and a coordinating elastic to hold it all snug in place. … Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make this neck support pillow in just 30 minutes

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this neck support pillow. It’s a quick, simple project. They say it can be done in just 30 minutes! The pillow is shaped to cradle your head and support your neck. Handles on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crayon cuff

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This crayon cuff by Jess from The Sewing Rabbit keeps crayons always at the ready. She shares a tutorial for making one. It’s made from fleece (easy-sew fabric) with pockets to hold 4 crayons. It has a simple Velcro closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple serged handwarmers

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can make these simple serged handwarmers. They’re squares of fabric filled with rice. Heat them in the microwave and tuck them in your coat pockets before heading out into a cold day. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a partial chair slipcover to cover a worn seat

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows an easy fix for a tear in an upholstered chair seat. She makes a partial slipcover, covering only the seat cushion. Using a contrasting fabric turns it into a feature rather than just a fix.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Free motion stitch a Valentine

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

TJ from Studio Mailbox guest blogs at The Sewing Loft showing how you can use fabric paint and free motion stitching to make pretty Valentines. The process of painting and then free motion stitching will give each one its own… Read more ...

Free pattern: Leather and fur baby booties

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making these leather (or faux leather) and fur baby booties. There are just three pattern pieces (a sole, a heel, and a toe) that fit together to make a pair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower crown

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lauren from Molly and Mama shares a tutorial for making this lovely felt flower crown. She includes templates and instructions for making the different kinds of felt flowers stitched to the crown. Make all of them to cover the crown,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage day gloves

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mary Beth from The Vintage Pattern Collective shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a pair of gloves. I think this would be a fun project to tackle. I’ve always wanted to see if I… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a crossover top from a basic t-shirt pattern

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can adapt her On A Roll T-Shirt Pattern (free pattern) to give it a crossover bodice and a wide contrast band at the waist. The how-to is shared in a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Light up marquee pillow

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The word LOVE on this pillow actually lights up like marquee lettering. How cool is that! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at the Old Time Pottery blog, Do More With Less showing how you can add the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven patchwork tote bag

February 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

What looks a simple patchwork design on the outside of this bag is actually made from woven strips of fabric. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it. Even with the… Read more ...