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Tutorial: No-sew pom pom Christmas trees

December 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Christmas tree decorations using pom pom trim, and you don’t have to sew a stitch. They’re quick and simple to make, and would make a fun decoration to add… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: You Are My Cup Of Tea Apron

December 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Your Are My Cup of Tea apron. It’s made from a tea towel and has a pocket in the shape of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued Christmas bunting

December 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Josie from Sew for Soul shows how you can make this festive Christmas bunting. You can spell out a Christmas message with the bunting, or put a Christmas themed applique on the flags. Free motion stitching outlines the appliques and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece and faux fur infinity scarf

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a fleece and faux fur infinity scarf. You can make it with one layer of faux fur or minky, and one layer of fleece. Or, make it from two layers of fleece and no… Read more ...

10 tips for streamlining your sewing

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If your stack of Christmas gifts to sew is still pretty tall, check out this post from Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews. She shares her top 10 tips for streamlining your sewing. Eliminating unnecessary steps and grouping… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY felt gift pouches for reusable gift wrap

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Alice & Lois show how you can whip up a cute little felt pouch, perfect for gifting a pair of earrings or other small (but large) present. It’ll take you all of about 5 minutes to make these, as there’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Animal roll-up fleece blankets

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These animal roll-up blankets are kid-sized fleece blankets with cute animal faces appliqued on them. When you roll them up, the animal face will be front and center, perfect for a child to snuggle up. Sara from The Aqua House… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur and flannel Christmas stocking

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous faux fur and flannel stockings. I’m loving the mix of the woodland and the luxe – a woodland luxe Christmas!! You can make them with the fur on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery thread blanket stitch hem

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The embroidery thread blanket stitch hem that Agy from Green Issues is actually a fix for a worn out hem, but it’s pretty enough to do even if your jeans don’t require any mending. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Free pattern: 18″ Doll nightgown, make one from a dollar store blanket

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Joy from xoxo Grandma has a fantastic pattern for a nightgown that you can make for an American Girl or other 18″ dolls. The best part about this project is that you can use a fleece blanket from the dollar… Read more ...

Santa bringing you a serger? Check out this list of must-have features

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

When I bought my serger years ago, I had no idea what I was buying other than it was a machine that would sew knits nicely. Luckily, the ladies at the sewing machine dealership pointed me to an entry-level machine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Washcloths with a pretty fabric binding

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole here from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make your own washcloths with a pretty fabric binding. If you make them from a dark color terry cloth, they won’t show makeup after… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dollhouse pillow with window pockets

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This oversized house pillow is totally snuggle-able! Rubyelle from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. I’m loving the bright colors and the painted details! The windows are actually large pockets. She made coordinating softies… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back tie pillowcase dress

December 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Usually a pillowcase dress has ties at one or both shoulders, but Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a pillowcase dress with ties at the back. Putting the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow pillow

December 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how to make this fun bow pillow. The pillow base is pieced from two coordinating fabrics, with a bow sewn across the front. The bow fabric she used is perfect for this project!… Read more ...