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Tutorial: 15 minute tank refashion

September 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Here’s an easy tank top refashion. With 1/4 yard of apparel fabric and 15 minutes, you can a contrast bottom to the tank. It adds a fun pop of color and pattern to the hem, and it’s also a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy outdoor flanged pillow

September 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Holly from McCall Manor shares a tutorial for making a flanged outdoor pillow. The flange creates a subtle but elegant frame around the pillow. It’s also a surprisingly easy design element to add to a pillow. This same style of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fox applique zippered diaper clutch

September 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Two Kids and a Blog shows how you can make a zippered diaper clutch with a cute fox applique. The fox applique reminds me of tangrams I used to play with in gradeschool, with pictures built from basic… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers 2 ways

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The benefit of making your pillows with removable covers & inserts is that you can get a whole new look for the pillow by just switching out the cover. And a zipper makes an neat closure for a removable pillow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy glitter bow headbands

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These glitter bow headbands are such pretty hair accessories for little girls! Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for how to make them. They’re quick and fun to make. You can use scraps of tulle and ribbon and lace… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pinch pouch pencil case

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make an easy pinch pouch pencil case. The pinch frame is actually made out of metal measuring tape. I’ve never made this kind of pouch… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Tuft your couch cushions

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Feel like there’s just something missing from your couch? Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how you can add tufting to your cushions. This one addition packs a lot of style punch! She made covered buttons that matched her IKEA … Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s tops refashioned into a child’s tunic and leggings

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook took an embellished tank and a long sleeved top and turned it into the cutest outfit for her 5 year old daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew pineapple or watermelon felt purse

August 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Angie at Little Inspiration shows how you can make a pineapple or watermelon felt purse, with no sewing required. The small bags are just the right size for a little girl to carry, and the watermelon and pineapple are popular… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 pocket reusable snack bag

August 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Nichole from Bluebird & the Boy guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make a reusable snack bag with a divider on the inside that divides the bag into 2 pockets. Pack a sammie and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pleated knit skirt

August 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make a pleated knit skirt. It’s an easy skirt to sew and you can make it to fit your measurements. Because the fabric stretches, there’s no need for a zipper or other closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued & piped throw pillow

August 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tia from Little Button Diaries shows how you can make an appliqued and piped throw pillow like this one. You can applique any design you can dream up, though I think the little vintage camper applique that made is super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids activity bag with Velcro sides

August 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The design of this kids activity bag is genius. It may look like a regular tote, but regular totes don’t have Velcro in the side seams so they can open up all the way. Marni from Haberdashery Fun designed the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy sew summer shorts for an American Girl doll

August 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew Adollable shares a free pattern for making a pair of summer shorts for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. They’re easy to sew up, and quick, too. She says it takes her just 30 minutes to make them. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Double sided oilcloth picnic tablecloth

August 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

As the weather starts to cool, picnics in the park are once again a possibility. Cover those concrete (and often dirty) picnic tables at parks and campgrounds with this picnic tablecloth. Melanie from Artzy Creations shows how you can make… Read more ...