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Tutorial: Leather trimmed zippered pouch

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whether given as a stand alone gift or filled with small treats, a zippered pouch can be a great Christmas gift. Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make one. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fringed flannel throw blanket

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making this simple fringed flannel throw blanket. It’s super easy to make – just a couple of long straight seams – so a beginner sewist could make this. These would make excellent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blackout curtains

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you want to keep light out of your room, blackout curtains are what you need. They’re lined with a tightly woven fabric that helps block the sun from the windows. Chelsea from Two Twenty One shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy elf hats

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make these Easy DIY Felt Elf Hats. They’d make cute props for holiday photos. Or, since they’re so quick to make, and use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Advent pocket pillow

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rhonda from home.made shows how you can make an Advent pillow. The design is inspired by a pillow from Ballard Designs, no longer available for purchase. Strips of webbing sewn across the front of the pillow create little “pockets” to… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin elbow patches

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add sequin elbow patches to a sweater, with no sewing required. You can wear it on a cold gray day to ward off the winter blahs, or to a casual dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece ear warmer

November 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for making a fleece ear warmer. The wide head wrap fits snugly around the head, covering your ears to keep the cold and wind off of… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fabric mug cozy

November 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making a fabric mug cozy. It’ll keep your hands from getting burned on a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. They make great gifts, especially when you give them with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Trixie the Donkey

November 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver 14 Comments

The Pattern Patter blog shares a free vintage pattern for making this adorable felt donkey. She’s hand stitched together from felt – a good project to make while hanging out with the family. The vintage pattern comes courtesy of Mary… Read more ...

9 Gift Ideas To Sew For Those On Your List

November 28, 2014 by Larissa Coleman Leave a Comment

Crafters love to create. It’s just in our blood. And with that passion to create, also comes the desire to share with others what we have made. What better time of year to share our talents, than during the Holidays? … Read more ...

4 easy tips for using large scale prints for kids clothes

November 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. is over at Riley Blake Fabrics today with her tips for making kids’ clothes using large scale prints. Keep in mind that even a regular size print can become a large scale print when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ribbon Christmas stocking

November 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this gorgeous woven ribbon Christmas stocking. The front is made from several different ribbons woven together. Choose traditional colors, or funky brights, or any color/style combo that makes you happy. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s crossover shrug

November 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Irene from SergerPepper.com shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for making a child’s crossover shrug, or cache coeur. The long-sleeved wrap shrug layers easily over a t-shirt to add an extra bit of warmth on a cold day. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self binding fabric napkins

November 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make fabric napkins using a self binding method. They’re made from two layers of fabric, with the back fabric larger and wrapping over the edge of the front fabric and creating pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ugly up your Christmas sweater

November 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

With Ugly Christmas Sweaters parties becoming more popular, it’s actually getting difficult to find a really good Ugly Christmas Sweater. Come late November, they start flying off the racks at thrift stores. So what’s to do? You can DIY one! … Read more ...