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Mary Quant, Butterick’s first Young Designer

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

At the Pattern Patter blog, Sherri from Sew Betty and Dot writes about the Butterick Young Designers line of patterns, and one of those designers in particular – Mary Quant.  A most interesting read, her post tells how Mary Quant… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heat molded fabric tray

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe this tray is made from fabric?  Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make one, using heat moldable stabilizer.  The rolled fabric ends serve as handles.  The heat moldable stabilizer stiffens the fabric enough that… Read more ...

Free pattern: Made In a Snap purse with removable frame

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Made In a Snap purse.  It’s a frame purse that you can sew up, well, in a snap.  It’s easy enough to sew that you might want to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heating pad for your shoulders and neck

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making this rice-filled heating pad to wrap around your neck and shoulders.  The long heating pad is made from a patchwork of fabrics and is divided into eight compartments so the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Christmas Stockings

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Simple Notable reduced the size of her sister’s free Retro-Style Christmas Stocking pattern to make these mini Christmas stockings.  She made several sizes that are 30%, 35%, and 50% of the original. You can use the smaller ones… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched apron

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shares a tutorial for making this ruched apron.  The gathered fabric apron is striking made in a solid black, and would be pretty to wear as a hostess apron at a holiday or New Year’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oversized faux fur coat

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making this oversized faux fur coat.  It has simple lines and a boxy shape.  It’s an easy pattern, that you can complete in an evening of sewing.  The pattern comes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Loopy ribbon puff bow

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these cute loopy ribbon puff bows.  They are adorable in a little girl’s hair!  She shows them perched above pigtails.  They’re made from lots of ribbon loops gathered together to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmarks

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shows a quick last minute gift you can make for the book lover on your list.  It’s a simple fabric corner bookmark.  You can make one from your fabric scraps in a matter of minutes.  You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adapt a women’s panty pattern to be appropriate for tweens

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she adapted the Rosy Ladyshorts pattern (free) to be modest and appropriate for a tween aged girl.  The Rosy Ladyshorts is a beautiful free panties pattern, but it’s a little more mature than… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric sucker Christmas ornaments, no sewing required

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sucker-Ornament-Tutorial26Lauren from Transient Art shares a tutorial for making these sucker Christmas ornaments with pretty fabric wrappers.  There’s no actual candy and no sewing involved.  The materials are inexpensive and they’re quick to make, so you could create a whole… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt Christmas pillows

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a simple but elegant Christmas pillow.  Made from a natural duck cloth with cream colored felt, the color scheme is a soft and wintery.  Any Christmas motif would work, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool gathered skirt with waist tie

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

wool-skirt-pattern1Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a new skirt for winter. Made of wool, it’s a short gathered skirt with a tie at the waist.  You could also make this from lighter weight fabric for warmer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a soft fabric ball toy

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Damjana from Green Apple Cottage shows how you can sew a soft fabric ball toy.  You can add loops between the segments of the ball so it can be hung from clip and attached to a stroller handle.  The tags… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging dish towel

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this hanging kitchen towel.  It’s made from a purchased tea towel or dish towel, with a fabric hanger attached to one… Read more ...
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