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Tutorial: Folded ribbon flower 3 ways

September 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Ribbon Retreat contributor Cherie shows how you can a gorgeous folded ribbon flower hair accessory, in three variations. The folded and gathered ribbon creates beautiful textured petals. A fancy button is the perfect embellishment for the center. Put them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wide hem on a circle skirt

September 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Usually when I make a circle skirt, I go for the narrowest hem possible. The deeper a curved hem is, the more difficult it is to get it to lie flat. But Deby from So Sew Easy shows another method… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage textiles wall art

September 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shannon from Madigan Made created this beautiful cross stitch wall art for her baby’s nursery out of a vintage table cloth. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The one table cloth was enough to make two matching… Read more ...

Free pattern: Teddy bear pinafore and bloomers

September 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Know a child who likes to play with teddy bears or other stuffed animals? Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making teddy bear clothes. Her top & bloomer pattern will fit most Build-A-Bear and similarly sized… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin skull distressed jeans

September 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to can make these sequin skull distressed jeans, with no sewing required. You’ll start with a pair of jeans that fit you, cutting and shredding the denim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cheshire Cat Halloween costume for little kids

September 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how you can make this adorable Cheshire Cat Halloween costume for a little kid. She used a basic hoodie and pants pattern, turning it into a Cheshire Cat costume by piecing the stripes and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric storage buckets with handles

September 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These fabric storage buckets by Sew4Home might be just what you need to contain the clutter in your house. They share a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re intended for kids’ toys, but I can see them being… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias tape pumpkin Halloween pillow

September 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make this bias tape pumpkin Halloween pillow. If you’ve never used bias tape before, this is a project to show off its magic bendable property. She uses repositionable adhesive to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretch knit wrap watchband

September 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make your own stretchy watch band. It’s made from stretch knit fabric and wraps twice around your wrist. There’s no need to fiddle with a closure because the band will stretch… Read more ...

Free pattern: Crossover style baby bib

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this cute crossover style baby bib. The unique shape makes this a great baby shower gift. It’s actually made of four fabric pieces each just 8″ x 9″, so… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple felt clutch/envelope

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver 14 Comments

Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a free pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a simple felt clutch or envelope purse. She suggests it as a good first sewing project, and I agree. In fact, my first sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grommeted curtain panel

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make a grommeted curtain panel. The jumbo grommets are sleek and modern, especially if you use ones with a metal finish. The curtain rod will be threaded through jumbo grommets set into the top of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon covered stretchy headband

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these ribbon covered stretchy headbands. They are super easy to make, and really cute to wear! Make longer ones to wear as headbands, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized trick or treat bag

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a personalized trick or treat bag for Halloween. The bag itself is easy to sew up. It has a contrast bottom with jumbo … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY lace kaftan

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a gorgeous lace kaftan. It would make a beautiful swim cover-up or loungewear. This is an easy sewing project, using only straight seams. If you can’t find a lace fabric you… Read more ...