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Tutorial: Size up a too-small shirt

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing what to do when a shirt fits just a little bit too snugly. With a bit of creativity, you can add the extra that you need to make the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot and cold pillowcase

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night sweating. Other times, it’s the cold that wakes me up. Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a pillowcase for those of us whose bodies can’t seem to figure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage fabric wrapped hangers

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan from Sugar Beans used vintage fabrics to take some wooden clothes hangers from purely functional to absolutely adorable. There’s no sewing required. The ones she made are for her daughter who is starting college this fall. They’re so pretty… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy sunshine baby toy

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this happy sunshine baby toy. The plush sunshine has a happy appliqued face and rays of ribbon tags that will keep little hands occupied. Use different colors and textures of… Read more ...

10 favorite kid books and matching free softie patterns

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a special gift for a child, you can’t go wrong with a book and a handmade softie that looks like one of the characters in the book. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has rounded up 10 of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer inspired bow tote

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making this designer-inspired bow tote. It’s a boxy tote trimmed out in leather, with a striped bow accenting the top. The look is chic and smart. I actually prefer her version over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Halloween wreath

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fabric wrapped wreaths are easy to make and add a punch of color to your front door. Heather from Dragonfly Designs tells how she created this fun Halloween fabric wreath. I’m loving how she worked a black & white houndstooth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a button up blouse into a little girl’s swing top

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can refashion a boxy button up blouse into a cute swing top for your little girl. You can usually pick these types of shirts up at a thrift store or yard sale. With… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls Pleated Square Tunic

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Pleated Square Tunic for little girls. She used a cotton fabric for the main shirt, and faux leather to trim the sleeves and bottom hem. The cotton and leather… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Blogger Bag

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for her Blogger Bag. It’s a large tote designed especially for bloggers going to a meet-up or conference. The large tote has plenty of room to carry your conference swag. A panel… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Felt hot dog play set

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This felt hot dog play set has everything you need to serve up some felt hot dog cuisine. LiEr from Ikat Bag shares a tutorial for making them, including a free pattern for the buns. She also shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and lace utensil holders

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These burlap and lace utensil holders would look so beautiful on an autumn tablescape. Theresa from Dear Creatives shares a tutorial for making them. The sewing is easy and they’re quick to make. There looks to be enough room to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled sweatshirt scarf

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Karen from Sew Many Ways put her daughters’ old school sweatshirts to good use, recycling them into this soft snuggly scarf. Now each daughter has a warm scarf with memories attached. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read more ...

Free pattern: It’s a Wrap top

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her It’s A Wrap top. The wrap front top has quickly become a wardrobe staple for her. The drapey wrap front is figure flattering, and it looks good made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yellow and stripes leather bag

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how she made this fabulous yellow and striped leather bag. The bag design itself is quite simple, and easy to make – a rectangular leather purse with wooden handles. What makes… Read more ...