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Tutorial: How to sew better interior bag pockets

September 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Geta from Geta’s Quilting Studio says, “Unless it is just a grocery bag, every bag deserves at least one pocket.” I couldn’t agree more! There are many different ways to add pockets to the inside of a bag, but the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Geometric stamped dinner napkins and invitations

September 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mark Montano shows how you can DIY a matching set of dinner party invitations and napkins stamped with a simple geometric design. Or, if dinner parties aren’t your thing he suggests giving a set of napkins as a gift. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Your child’s art made into a softie

September 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Your child’s drawings are a window into his or her mind and imagination. What if you could make an actual softie out of one of their drawings? Aunt Peaches shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Gobbler pencil eating pencil pouch

September 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The Gobbler loves to eat him some pencils, nom nom nom… Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World has a free pattern for making this crazy monster pencil pouch. The zipper is his mouth, which opens wide so he can gobble… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sparkle confetti tutu

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Prudent Baby shows how you can make this sparkle confetti tutu. A poofy tulle tutu is fun enough on its own, but add sparkle confetti at the hem and it’s a party. It’s fun for dress-up, or it could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wallet

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can a simple fabric wallet like this one. It has just the pockets you need to hold checkbook or folded money, credit cards and ID, and pocket change and other small… Read more ...

Free pattern: DIY shorties, or legging shorts for little girls

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making shorties (legging shorts) for little girls. They’re just what you need to layer under a skirt or dress so your little girl can play freely on… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY bean bag pouf cushion

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Is it a foot rest? A bean bag? A bean bag pouf cushion like this one can be either, and Anu from Nalle’s House shows how you can make one for your home. She used a PVC-coated fabric

for extra… Read more ...

Free pattern: 1940s inspired necktie top

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This necktie top is inspired by 1940s fashion, though it’s updated for the modern wardrobe and easier construction. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making it. It’s casual enough for everyday wear, but put it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Unisex silk slippers

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewn Up by TeresaDownUnder is offering a free pattern for making a pair of silk slippers. This would be a great project to use a silk scarf, perhaps one that is showing damage in isolated spots. The pattern is unisex. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Remake your old jeans into a crossbody bag

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Minki from Minkii’s Work Table shows how you can remake an old pair of jeans into a cute crossbody bag. The patchwork accents are sooo pretty! You’ll only need half of the top of a pair of jeans, so you… Read more ...

Free pattern: 15-minute fabric crown, plus a roundup of princess dress tutorials

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With a free pattern for making a simple fabric crown and a roundup of princess dress tutorials, Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings has all the inspiration you need to make a fabulous child’s princess Halloween costume. The crown doesn’t have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable grocery tote

September 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a reusable grocery tote. Besides the obvious benefit to the environment, it’s also an upgrade to the standard plastic grocery bags in terms of functionality. It’s larger than those plastic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle hem sweater

September 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows an easy way to update the style of a sweater. She added a lightweight ruffle hem to it. She added it to a raglan sleeve sweater that she made, but this could also be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Resize a sewing pattern to make it bigger or smaller

September 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Sometimes the perfect sewing pattern is perfect in every way – except the size. If the size you need is not included in the pattern, all is not lost. With a little know-how you can size that baby up or… Read more ...