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Tutorial: Team spirit tailgating t-shirt banner

September 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Show your team spirit at your next tailgating party with a team t-shirt banner like this one. Jane fromMaiden Jane shares a tutorial showing how to make one. You’ll need a stack of t-shirts for your favorite team, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s flannel nightgown

September 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s flannel nightgown. It has a simple peasant dress style, made from flannel and with long gathered sleeves to keep warm on cooler nights. Her free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt fox notebook cover

September 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

School supplies are fun. Cute school supplies are even better. Katie from Punk Projects, and Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip, shares a tutorial showing how you can make this felt fox notebook cover. The felt fox face is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork and ribbon dog leash

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Being a crazy cat lady, I don’t know that much about dogs. But I do know that dogs have to be walked regularly and that dog leashes get plenty of use. So why not make a dog leash that is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine mat with pockets and scissors loop

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial for making a mat to sit underneath your sewing machine. Pockets hanging at the front will hold notions you like to keep close by when sewing. For me, that’s my seam ripper,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy to make felt organizer baskets

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Palak from Make It Handmade shows how you can make these pretty and practical felt baskets to organize your home. They are super easy to make – just four seams and some simple running stitches around the top. Your baskets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit stripwork skirt

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make this knit stripwork skirt. This style of work works equally well for girls and women. It’s a good project to use up smaller pieces… Read more ...

10 Cute Stuffies with Sewing Patterns And Tutorials

September 19, 2014 by Kym Terranova 1 Comment

There’s nothing cuter than seeing a child carrying around their most beloved stuffed animal or softie, and bringing their little sidekick everywhere they go. We’ve got ten adorable little handmade stuffed toys for you today, complete with patterns and tutorials,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini pouf pincushion

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This mini pouf pincushion is a pretty place to park your sewing pins and needles. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s a scrap-happy project using only small pieces of fabric. Each pouf uses eight 2″ x… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy princess costume shirt

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make this Cinderella costume shirt. It’s easy to make because you start with a purchased tank top and just add the puffy princess sleeves. Wear it with a matching tulle tutu… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy to make, easy to wear knit skirt

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A simple knit skirt like this one is a wardrobe staple. It’s easy to wear, and also happens to be easy to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Fabric requirements are simple –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Machine sewn rolled hem

September 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

When you’re putting a hem on a lightweight or sheer fabric, especially a hem that is curved, a rolled hem might be what you need to do. You can make a rolled hem by hand, but you can also use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Organize your PDF sewing patterns

September 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

I keep most of my sewing patterns in shoe boxes so I can flip through the envelopes to find the pattern I want. But that system doesn’t work for the PDF patterns I have printed at home and assembled myself. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower

September 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emma from Emuse shows how to make a frayed fabric flower you can use to make pretty hair accessories or brooches. They’re made with two layers of gathered fabric, with edges left beautifully raw and frayed. A button is the… Read more ...

Plan some Selfish Sewing time with this free printable

September 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

With as much sewing as you do for other people – for your kids, for your home, for birthday gifts, for teacher gifts – when was the last time you actually made something for yourself? Rachel from Imagine Gnats has… Read more ...