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Free pattern: Camille layered date night dress

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz from On the Cutting Floor shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Camille dress. This lovely dress is made with layers of a medium weight knit fabric. It has a loose A-line shape and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3-ring binder zipper pouch

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how you can make a zippered pouch for a 3-ring binder. It’ll hold pencils or other small school supplies. You can use mesh or clear plastic for… Read more ...

Sewing Patterns – 10 DIY lunch bags and accessories

August 4, 2014 by Kym Terranova

It seems like summer just started, but somehow back to school time is right around the corner. Instead of buying your child the same lunch box as the rest of his or her friends, why not make your own custom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh shower caddy

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Between shampoo and conditioner and body wash, the corners of my bathtub are crammed full of bottles. Not to mention the face cloths and razors. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make this mesh shower caddy to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny Tank Dress

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Tiny Tank Dress for baby girls. The itty bitty dress is gathered at the top and has contrast bias tape for the straps. It can be made from any lightweight… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued kite tote bag

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make this tote bag with a happy appliqued kite on the front. Wide ric rac trim gives the top a wavy edge. The tail of the kite is actually a length of cording that is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Girls shirred halter dress

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Summer Rose shirred halter dress. This pretty summer dress has a shirred bodice, and V-neck halter straps. She added a ribbon flower as an embellishment at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt lined phone case

August 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Julie from John & Pearl shows how to make this simple felt lined phone case. The construction is super easy and you can make it to fit any size phone. The felt makes a thick, soft lining that helps protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make pacifier clips

August 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make pacifier clips to keep a paci from getting dirty or, worse, lost when baby drops it. The clip is simply a strip of fabric with a loop of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeveless stretch lace top

August 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Maris from Sew Maris shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this beautiful sleeveless stretch lace top. Her tutorial shows how to adapt a basic tank top pattern to the layered lace tank. (She uses sleeveless… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids vinyl art smock

August 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how to make this vinyl art smock for little kids. It’ll help keep their clothes protected during messy art projects. When I first saw the photo,… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable yards to inches conversion chart

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Imperial measurements don’t make it easy for us to convert between measurements on the fly. Figuring the number of inches in 5/8 yard doesn’t exactly lend itself ot math in your head. KZ from Kzjo Studio saves you the headache… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a henley neck to a t-shirt

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Green Bee Patterns shows how you can create a henley neck on a t-shirt. The new neck binding and button placket are a great way to show off a fun fabric print and inject some personality into a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack. It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house. Or how about a couple of favorite books and some… Read more ...