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Tutorial: Understand darts to get a proper fit

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

LiEr from Ikat bag delves into darts with her Subtleties of Drafting series. The first of her multi-post tutorial on darts explores the reason for darts, types of darts, and the parts of a dart. She also explains how the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pincushion that organizes your sewing machine needle

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Ajaire from Call Ajaire has just blown my mind. This patchwork pincushion is also a needle organizer. The squares in the patchwork are designed to each hold a different type of needle for your sewing machine. And to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece pet bed with bolster sides and removable pillow

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make a soft fleece bed for your cat or small dog. It has stuffed bolster sides and a removable pillow in the middle. The sewing is easy. The bolster sides tie together at the corners… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-knit yarn scarf

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maya from Little Treasures shows how you can make a chunky yarn scarf, with no knitting required. Instead of knitting the yarn together, you’ll use a sewing machine to make quick work of a pretty scarf. You’ll need to use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas gift cone

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Josie from Sew for Soul shares a tutorial for making a Christmas gift cone. You can hang it like a stocking, and fill it with fun Christmas treats. It’s shown here with a figgy pudding applique, but any Christmas themed… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Christmas Santa apron

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amber from Crazy Little Projects combined aspects of two of her previous projects to make this Santa apron. She used the shape of her Ruffle Apron Pattern, and the Santa belt detail from her Santa Hand Towels project. She shares… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boys mesh sportswear pants

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a pair of mesh sportswear pants in boys sizes. She made her boys some mesh shorts earlier this year, and they love them so much she decided to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork bookmarks with a heart charm

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how she made these fun patchwork bookmarks. She adds a fun reading-themed message and heart charm. The charm is on a cord so it can hang outside of your book. Her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon detail fold over clutch

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a pretty fold over clutch accented with pretty ribbon. It has a zippered top and a front pocket which will get covered when the top is folded over. Or, fold the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy patchwork flax-filled eye pillow

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for making a flax-filled eye pillow. It’s an easy sewing project that makes a great Christmas gift for friends, teachers, and family members. (She’s making 18 of them, one for each teacher… Read more ...

Tutorial: Removable faux fur coat collar

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This removable faux fur collar can make your coat just as dressy as the outfit underneath. It’s perfect for holiday parties, when you need a heavy coat while getting to and from your event. And because the collar is removable, … Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to clean a sewing machine with a front loading bobbin

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A dirty sewing machine is a thread jam (or worse) just waiting to happen. There are easy things you can do to keep your sewing machine in clean working order. Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a video showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur wine bag

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Faux fur continues to be a hot fashion and home decor trend. Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make a faux fur wine bag, so your hostess gifts for holiday parties can be just as fashionable. They’re quick and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Velvet cuff Christmas stockings

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous velvet cuff Christmas stockings. I’m loving that angled cuff! The stockings are beautiful in traditional Christmas colors, with the angled cuff and the fluffy pom poms adding a touch of the… Read more ...