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Tutorial: Fabric coasters

November 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fabric coasters make great gift stash gifts. Just about everyone can use a set of coasters! They’re easy to make and don’t require expensive materials. All you need is some fabric and batting to sew up a set of pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure

November 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a metal measuring tape to make a snappy pouch closure. One inexpensive metal measuring tape can be used to make a bunch of little pouches. You’ll need two pieces of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather shopper tote

November 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make a faux leather shopper tote like this one. A shopper is a larger size tote with a wide top, no closure. You can carry it on your shoulder or in your hands. Their version… Read more ...

Tutorial: Origami Star Ornament

November 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at U Create showing how you can make this origami star ornament. But instead of folding it out of paper, she makes it from fabric! Her cutting instructions will make a star… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage button napkin rings

November 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These vintage button napkin rings by Carolyn from Homework help set an elegant Thanksgiving table. She shares a quick how-to telling how you can make them. They’re so easy to make, and so beautiful! If you have a set of… Read more ...

Inspiration: Ideas for using trims to embellish a dress

November 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 6 Comments

A simple dress doesn’t have to look plain. The addition of trims and embellishments can add fancy detail to a plain dress. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet over at the Pattern Patter blog showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Holiday Hair Bows

November 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Holiday Hair Bows. They’re made from several layers of coordinating ribbons, each cinched into a simple bow shape. A cluster of korker ribbons makes a pretty accent in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric ornaments

November 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These scrappy fabric ornaments will make pretty use of some of your smallest fabric pieces. Mary from Sew to Speak shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’d make fun gifties for teachers or neighbors. Or, make up… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to get sharp corners in your sewing projects

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

One thing you can do to improve the overall appearance of your sewing projects is to make sure you have sharp corners. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to stitch, cut, and turn corners. They include outside and inside corners,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather clutch, plus a mini coin purse version

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kirsten from Kojo Designs shows how you can make a simple leather clutch. And from the scraps, you can make mini coin purse version. There are just two straight seams and a snap to make this purse! She gave the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy to make bed pillow case in 3 sizes and 3 styles

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a standard bed pillowcase. But from a fun fabric, these bed pillow cases are nothing but standard! She uses a French seam finish so there are no raw… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chloe Cardi and Tee for 18″ Dolls

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for making a cardigan and t-shirt set for 18″ dolls. She names this pattern the Chloe Cardi and Tee, after her daughter’s doll. Her pattern simplifies construction with the front and back… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to mend a knit hem

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

We all have them – t-shirts (or other knit garments) with a hem that is coming loose. It looks so sloppy to have part of the hem hanging down, and once it starts you know it’ll keep on ripping out. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed fleece Christmas stocking

November 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maker Mama shares a tutorial at DIY Candy showing how you can make a fringed fleece Christmas stocking. It’s an easy stocking to make because the fleece has enough body to hold the shape. She got enough fleece to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew princess tent

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how you can make this princess play tent, with no sewing required. It would make a great reading nook or quiet time spot for little girls! The materials aren’t necessarily expensive, either. She was able… Read more ...