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Free pattern: Dead Roses Witch Hat

September 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This Dead Roses Witch Hat by Sew4Home may be the most perfect Halloween witch hat. Dark and mysterious, but also feminine. And with interfacing between two layers of fabric, and floral wire around the brim, you can crunch it and… Read more ...

Marissa’s secret trick to hemming knits

September 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Getting a smooth hem on a knit can be an exercise in frustration. The stretchy fabric tends to go wavy when stitched on the machine – especially when your hem is going across the stretchiest direction of the fabric. Marissa… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Oxfords

September 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Handmade shoes are one of my favorite gifts to give a new parent, I think because of my weakness for baby shoes. They’re just so… tiny. And so cute! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her… Read more ...

Free pattern: Suede clutch with removable straps

September 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this lovely suede clutch, embellished with a strip of lace or ribbon. A couple of loops sewn on to the back allow you to attach a… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a kids hooded towel

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I think it’s a universal law of childhood that hooded towels are the BEST for wrapping up in after a bath. Heather from What Does She Do All Day? shows how you can make a hooded towel. You’ll start with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mary Darling collar

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

An from Straight Grain shows how you can make her Mary Darling collar for a blouse or dress. It’s like a Peter Pan collar, but with three scallops instead of two. It has a lovely vintage look that would be… Read more ...

Free pattern: Rabbit hand puppet

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making this super cute rabbit hand puppet. Minky fur makes an especially soft and cuddly rabbit body, but you could also use fleece or felt. Your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered and tasseled scarf

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make this gathered tassel scarf. The gathers and the tassels add a rich texture to the scarf that seems fitting for a transition into cooler weather. You can start with a purchased… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief valance

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a project that will add vintage charm to your window treatments. She created colorful valances out of vintage handkerchiefs. This would be particularly cute in a kitchen or dining space or sunroom. Or how about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric felt board alphabet

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Help your preschooler learn her letters with this oversized fabric alphabet. They’re back with felt so they’ll stick to a felt or flannel board. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doily skull Halloween pillow

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Indulge your dark side with this doily skull throw pillow. Becs from Born Again Creations shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The pillow base is made from a black velvet, and the skull applique from an old doily. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho sandals from flip flops

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Wilma from Bohomia shows how you can restyle a pair of plain flip flops into fashionable sandals. There’s no sewing required. All you need is the flip flops, some decorative ribbon, and a strong glue. Her blog is written in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy removable camera strap slipcover

September 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Brandy from Gluesticks guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a camera strap cover. It’s a quick, easy sewing project. She calls it a slipcover because it is removable. You can make it from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined vest with no raw edges showing

September 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tailor’s method for assembling a lined vest with no raw edges showing. There’s very little hand sewing required – just enough to whipstitch a turning hole closed – and it comes together quickly. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Alter a sewing pattern for more room in the butt

September 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a tutorial for those among us (myself included) who are blessed in the back. An “asset” as my grandmother used to say, though I don’t think she meant it as a pun. Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how… Read more ...