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Mary Quant, Butterick’s first Young Designer

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

At the Pattern Patter blog, Sherri from Sew Betty and Dot writes about the Butterick Young Designers line of patterns, and one of those designers in particular – Mary Quant. A most interesting read, her post tells how Mary Quant… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heat molded fabric tray

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Would you believe this tray is made from fabric? Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make one, using heat moldable stabilizer. The rolled fabric ends serve as handles. The heat moldable stabilizer stiffens the fabric enough that… Read more ...

Free pattern: Made In a Snap purse with removable frame

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Made In a Snap purse. It’s a frame purse that you can sew up, well, in a snap. It’s easy enough to sew that you might want to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heating pad for your shoulders and neck

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making this rice-filled heating pad to wrap around your neck and shoulders. The long heating pad is made from a patchwork of fabrics and is divided into eight compartments so the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Christmas Stockings

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Emily from Simple Notable reduced the size of her sister’s free Retro-Style Christmas Stocking pattern to make these mini Christmas stockings. She made several sizes that are 30%, 35%, and 50% of the original. You can use the smaller ones… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched apron

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shares a tutorial for making this ruched apron. The gathered fabric apron is striking made in a solid black, and would be pretty to wear as a hostess apron at a holiday or New Year’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oversized faux fur coat

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making this oversized faux fur coat. It has simple lines and a boxy shape. It’s an easy pattern, that you can complete in an evening of sewing. The pattern comes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Loopy ribbon puff bow

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these cute loopy ribbon puff bows. They are adorable in a little girl’s hair! She shows them perched above pigtails. They’re made from lots of ribbon loops gathered together to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmarks

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Staci from Crafty Staci shows a quick last minute gift you can make for the book lover on your list. It’s a simple fabric corner bookmark. You can make one from your fabric scraps in a matter of minutes. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adapt a women’s panty pattern to be appropriate for tweens

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she adapted the Rosy Ladyshorts pattern (free) to be modest and appropriate for a tween aged girl. The Rosy Ladyshorts is a beautiful free panties pattern, but it’s a little more mature than… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric sucker Christmas ornaments, no sewing required

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lauren from Transient Art shares a tutorial for making these sucker Christmas ornaments with pretty fabric wrappers. There’s no actual candy and no sewing involved. The materials are inexpensive and they’re quick to make, so you could create a whole… Read more ...

Mary Quant, Butterick’s first Young Designer

Tutorial: Heat molded fabric tray

Free pattern: Made In a Snap purse with removable frame

Tutorial: Heating pad for your shoulders and neck

Tutorial: Mini Christmas Stockings

Tutorial: Ruched apron

Free pattern: Oversized faux fur coat

Tutorial: Loopy ribbon puff bow

Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmarks

Tutorial: Adapt a women’s panty pattern to be appropriate for tweens

Tutorial: Fabric sucker Christmas ornaments, no sewing required

Tutorial: Simple felt Christmas pillows

Tutorial: Wool gathered skirt with waist tie

Tutorial: Sew a soft fabric ball toy

Tutorial: Hanging dish towel