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Tutorial: Boys flannel pajama pants

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pajama pants are a quick, easy project. And made from a soft flannel to make warm jammie pants for your child, they’re a satisfying project, too. Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts shares a free pattern for boys… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Thanksgiving Apron

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ula from Lulu & Celeste guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Thanksgiving Apron. It’s a simple half apron gathered on to a waistband, but with a small overskirt sewn into it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Half square triangle coasters

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kim from Leland Ave. Studios shows how you can make these half square triangle coasters. They would make a great last-minute gift, perhaps a hostess gift for a Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration. Or, make up a stack of them in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging scarf organizer

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making this hanging scarf organizer. You can keep all of your scarves in one place, where they’re easy to see and easy to grab. It’s made around a clothes hanger, so… Read more ...

Free pattern: Casual Color Block Tunic

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Casual Color Block Tunic. It’s a loose fit tunic that pairs nicely with skinnies or tights. Her free pattern comes in 3 sizes: small (36-38″ bust), medium (38-40″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched hand bag

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make a ruched hand bag like this one. It’s a good sized bag with shoulder straps. There are no closures on the top, which allows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tall Christmas tree pillow

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ren from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make her Tall Tree Applique pillow. She uses a reverse applique technique to add a Christmas tree to a tall pillow. Buttons are ornaments… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable sewing lesson vouchers

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

As people who love to sew, it’s natural to think about sewing up a stack of Christmas gifts. But you can also give the gift of sewing itself. How about giving sewing lessons as a Christmas gift? The recipient will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf camera strap cover

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ronja from Nur Noch shows how she created this lovely camera strap cover out of a scarf. The bright patterned design of the scarf is much more attractive than the standard black nylon strap. She kept the original seams of… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY modern leather backpack

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Julie from Our Chez Nous shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how you can make a leather backpack like this one. It has clean, modern lines which also mean there aren’t too many pieces to cut out and sew. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls knit pajamas

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares the pattern she used to make her daughters matching pajama sets. They’re made from knit fabric, with legging pants and a long-sleeved t-shirt. The pajama top flares out at the hem. For a slimmer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt baby’s first Christmas ornament

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This Baby’s First Christmas ornament would make a sweet gift for a new parent. Rachel from Family Ever After shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make one. You can make them in any shape –… Read more ...

Free pattern: Quilted Turkey Bread Basket

November 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a free pattern for making this quilted turkey bread basket cover. The quilted turkey sits atop a bread basket to keep your rolls warm until you’re ready to serve them. A hole under the wing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Horse applique with a yarn mane and tail

November 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can add a horse applique to a little girl’s t-shirt. The horse applique is just a simple silhouette, but she adds dimension (and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed Christmas trees from fat quarters

November 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial for making these stuffed Christmas trees. She displays them in ornament filled jars. Great presentation idea!! The trees are pieced from narrow strips, so you could probably find the fabrics you need in… Read more ...