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Free pattern: Curved burp cloth

July 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Nikki from Nature’s Heirloom shares a free pattern for making these curved burped cloths. The curved shape fits nicely across your shoulders. They’re made from a layer of quilting cotton, with a flannel backing for absorbancy. For extra cute, you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make purse ring straps, plus a cutting guide for different size rings

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ring tabs are often used to attach a purse strap to a bag. Most bag sewing patterns and tutorials will give instructions for making them, but the dimensions they give are generally to fit one size of ring. What if… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew drawstring sweatshirt skirt

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this cool drawstring sweatshirt skirt, with no sewing required. All you need to make it are a large sweatshirt big enough to fit comfortably around your hips, a scrap of t-shirt knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered fabric hankies or napkins

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Abi from Creating Paper Dreams shows how you can make these lovely layered fabric squares you can use as napkins, handkerchief, or half triangle bunting. The bottom layer is a solid white (or other color), with a pretty print as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded travel laptop case

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch guest blogs at Bear Creek Quilting Company, showing how to make a padded bag to carry your laptop. This bag is built for travel! It has long straps so you can carry it on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Collapsible play tent

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

There is no end to the adventures kids can have with a simple tent. Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this collapsible play tent for kids. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern. You often find a waistband pocket like this on a pair of exercise pants. The small pocket is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative ribbon cockade or medallion

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elaine Schmidt shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to make a fancy ribbon cockade. Bits of ribbon are folded, stitched, and layered to make this gorgeous medallion, an explosion of color and print. The design is featured on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toothless the Dragon hooded towel

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sarah from Bombshell Bling shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how to make a Toothless the Dragon hooded towel. Those who have seen the movie How To Train Your Dragon will recognize the Toothless character right away. (My… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Piped trim jean shorts

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Usually when I think about cut off jean shorts, I think of frayed edges. But Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how to add a neat piped edge. I love this idea!! The thin line of color around the hems… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt piggy bank

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shows how you can make a felt version of the classic piggy bank. It’s small enough to drop in your purse to collect loose change. It would also make a cute way to present… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple ruffle curtains

July 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bobbie from A Vision to Remember shows how you can make these super simple ruffle curtains. She uses pre-ruffled fabric so you won’t be basting and pulling miles of fabric to make the ruffles. And, the ruffled fabric won’t fray… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Hand beaded accents

July 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Beaded accents are a lovely – and sparkly – finish for your handmade garments. They’re also a beautiful detail to add to home dec projects like throw pillows, or even the outside of a handmade purse. Tova from Professor Pincushion… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s double ruffle capri pants

July 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making these double ruffle capris. Actually, it’s a pattern hack from a previously published free pattern. She uses the flounce capri legging pattern (link in her post),… Read more ...

Free pattern: Anna Cross Body Bag

July 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Bari J. from Bari J. Designs shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Anna Cross Body Bag. It’s a good sized 12″ h x 11″ wide rectangular purse, with a beautifully shaped flap covering the top. … Read more ...