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Sewing Pattern: Make a child’s leotard from a t-shirt

January 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Julie from Crafting A Green World shows how you can make a child’s leotard out of a repurposed t-shirt. You’ll also need a leotard that fits your child to trace around to make the pattern. The graphics on the t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round leather zipper pouch

January 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial for making a round leather zipper pouch like this one. The leather is sturdy to stand up to some serious wear and tear, and it also gives it enough body to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reshape your bootcut jeans to skinnies

January 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how easy it is to reshape a pair of bootcut jeans into a pair of skinny jeans. It’s a quick fix for a pair of jeans that fit everywhere you need them to fit,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grocery bag organizer made from a hand towel

January 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Chelsea from Get Your Crap Together Designs shares a tutorial that will help you tame all of those plastic grocery sacks that keep finding their way into your house. A hanging sleeve like this one stores them efficiently. You can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Womens wrap cardigan

January 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a free pattern for making this versatile wrap cardigan. It’s a lightweight extra layer you can throw over a lightweight top or t-shirt. You can wear it belted or not, depending on your mood. Her… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible hobo tote

January 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this reversible hobo tote. It’s a simple bag – easy to sew, and easy to grab and go. It’s a good sized bag, measuring 15″ across when complete. She… Read more ...

Help for fabric hoarders

January 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When I read the title of a post at Sew Can Do asking, “Are you a fabric hoarder too?” it was like the author, Cheryl, could see into my house. She could see the piles of fabric in my sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and lace Love pillow

January 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Christine popping by from I Dig Pinterest shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how to make this burlap and lace Love pillow. The word “love” is written across the front of a simple square pillow from burlap. … Read more ...

Tips for sewing wool garments that aren’t itchy

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There are lots of reasons to like wool for garments. The first that comes to mind is warmth (probably because it’s super cold outside today). It’s also a durable fabric. But wearing it next to your skin can be uncomfortable. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby shoe pincushion

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Wendy from Handmade Harbour shows how you can repurpose an old baby shoe into the cutest little pincushion! The small shoe is the perfect size for a pincushion. It’s a good use of a shoe that has lost its mate. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Common types of zippers, plus how to install a jacket zipper that lines up perfectly

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The first time you look at the zipper section of the fabric store, you’ll probably notice that they come in a variety of colors and lengths. But look closely at the packaging and the actual zipper workings and you’ll see… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pine Cone Pants in kid sizes

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a free pattern at Riley Blake Designs for making a pair of baby pants. She calls them her Pine Cone Pants. They have a relaxed fit, a higher back rise, and a neat… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a rolled fabric flower

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rolled-Fabric-Flowers-by-Bombshell-Bling

Sarah from Bombshell Bling shares a tutorial at Flamingo Toes showing how you can make a rolled fabric flower. The post is part of the Scrap Busting Extravaganza series at Flamingo Toes. And it’s a good scrap busting project because… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix a drawstring so it doesn’t get lost

January 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ever have a drawstring get pulled inside a casing? Tug too hard on one end of a drawstring, and the other can get pulled inside the casing. Or, pulled out altogether. Then, you’ve got to rethread the casing. No fun!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a keyhole cut out to a sleeve

January 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how you can add a keyhole and ties to a blouse sleeve. The cut out detail is particularly striking when finished with a contrast bias. They show the tutorial… Read more ...