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Free pattern: Doll purse and shoes from an old wallet

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Joy from xoxo Grandma shows how an old wallet can become a new purse and a pair of shoes for a doll. She also shares a free pattern for making them. They’re both simple patterns and quick to sew. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melisa from Ain’t That The Berries shows how she makes scrap fabric leaves, with no sewing required. She uses glue to stiffen the fabric so you don’t end up with floppy leaves. She scattered them across a table runner, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seam allowance direction does matter

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Seam allowances might just seem like they’re just hanging out there on the inside of your garment, but the direction you press them really does matter. Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style demonstrates with a gathered sleeve cap. With… Read more ...

Free pattern: Minnie Mouse birthday dress

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this little girls Minnie Mouse birthday dress. She made it as a special birthday present for her niece, who was having a Minnie Mouse themed birthday… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled end table runner

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make this ruffled end table runner. You can make it for any length of table. It has a home décor weight print for the length of the runner, and then two tiers of ruffles from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slashed reverse applique to cover up ugly t-shirt graphics

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I smell a cover-up with this project. But that’s not a bad thing, because this project is all about covering up an ugly t-shirt graphic with a much cooler slashed applique. Lisa from Cuccicuccicoo shares a tutorialshowing how to do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cardigan using a t-shirt pattern

October 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alli from B.Yazoo blogs at Imagine Gnats with a tutorial showing how you can make a cardigan out of the Tumble Tee pattern. Cardigans are a lightweight extra layer for fall weather, especially nice for kids to wear when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pac-Man and ghost Halloween costumes

October 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make Pac-Man and ghost Halloween costumes. Wokka, wokka, wokka… They’re quick and easy to make from felt. If your family does themed costumes, this would make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Witch silhouette Halloween pillow

October 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making this witch silhouette Halloween pillow. The silhouette on a white oval background looks like old timey cut paper silhouettes, or perhaps even a cameo. She includes a template for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Doll purse and shoes from an old wallet

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves

Tutorial: Seam allowance direction does matter

Free pattern: Minnie Mouse birthday dress

Tutorial: Ruffled end table runner

Tutorial: Slashed reverse applique to cover up ugly t-shirt graphics

Tutorial: Make a cardigan using a t-shirt pattern

Tutorial: Pac-Man and ghost Halloween costumes

Tutorial: Witch silhouette Halloween pillow

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