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Tutorial: Cactus pincushion

August 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ingrid at Sewing Lab shares a tutorial showing how she made this cactus pincushion that I am absolutely in love with. The cactus is potted in a small ceramic planter, but the plant is actually made from fabric. A gathered… Read more ...

Free pattern: Metallic thread gem zippered pouches

August 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern to make a gemstone zippered pouch. They’re made in a solid cotton in the shape of a gem, with metallic thread stitching to draw the lines and facets of the gem. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew off the shoulder sequin tee

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this off the shoulder sequin top, with no sewing required. Her t-shirt refashion can be done with just scissors and fabric glue – and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple duffle bag

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial for making a simple duffle bag. Don’t get thrown off by the round shape – it’s actually a fairly simple bag to make. You can make them in any size. The one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Matryoshka nesting fabric bins

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

An from Straight Grain shares a free pattern for her Matryoshka bins. Like the stacking dolls, these fabric storage buckets are sized just right to nest one inside the other. They make beautiful storage for any room of the house… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls t-shirt ruffle skirt

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Crafty Betty shares a tutorial at Nap Time Crafters showing how you can make this little girl’s t-shirt ruffle skirt. The whole thing is made from recycled t-shirts. You can find t-shirts in just about any color of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage style headband ties

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making these vintage style headband ties. They’re shaped just right, so they narrow at the point where the knot gets tied. Their dimensions will make one to fit a head with 22″ circumference, but… Read more ...

5 products to keep your sewing tools sharp

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

As a rule, sewing tools with a point or a blade work best when they’re kept sharp. Some, like your sewing machine needles, need to be replaced when they grow dull. But there are actually many tools that can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and button flower corsages

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial showing how she made these pretty linen and button flower corsages. The corsage is made from gathered fabric petals, with a cute button for a center and a loop of ribbon for… Read more ...

Tutorial: World’s Fastest Pencil Case

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

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Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how you can sew The World’s Fastest Pencil Case. That title might be a bit of an exaggeration, but honestly it IS a super fast, super easy pencil case to make. I don’t know… Read more ...

Which sewing blogger celebrity would be your BFF?

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Which sewing blogger celebrity would be your BFF? Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has put together a fun quiz to help you figure it out. According to her quiz, my sewing celebrity blogger would be Sarai Mitnick from Colette Patterns. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s A-line dress from a man’s shirt

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can make a sweet dress for a little girl out of a man’s button up shirt. Tia and Laura from Little Button Diaries share a tutorial showing how to do it. You won’t need a pattern for this dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: Confetti wrapping paper

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mel from One Crafty Mumma used her sewing machine to make this cool confetti wrapping paper. Bits of colorful paper are trapped between layers of semi-transparent paper. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would make such … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork placemats

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

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Melanie from It Happens in a Blink shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how you can make a patchwork placemat. The mix of color and pattern makes a pretty backdrop for a table setting. She used Jelly Rolls (precut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear view crochet hook case

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial showing how you can make a clear view crochet hook case. The case has individual pockets for each crochet hook. the pockets are clear so you can easily see the hook size… Read more ...