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Tutorial: How to sew a high-low tank top

July 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nichole from Bluebird & The Boy shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can sew a high-low tank top from a woven fabric. She shows how to create the pattern by tracing around a top (woven) that fits,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use knit strips to finish edges

July 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how you can use strips of knit fabric to finish edges. It’s an especially nice finish for a curved edge, like a neck opening, as the knit fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty gathered skirt from men’s button up shirts

July 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shares a tutorial on his blog showing how you can make this color blocked gathered skirt out of two button up men’s shirts. I love this! The front pockets on the front shirt become pockets for the skirt. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur throw pillow

July 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Transient Expression shows how you can make a luxe faux fur pillow. A high quality, deep pile faux fur like she used won’t be cheap, but it’s totally worth the money to get a pillow with such texture! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bonjour envelope neck shirt

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

We often think of the overlapping envelope neck style as something for baby wear. But Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how an envelope neck tee can be stylish in bigger kids’ clothes. She shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Free pattern: Rebecca cowl neck dress with a circle skirt

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor has another free dress pattern for us. This one is The Rebecca Dress, and it has a cowl neck bodice and a circle skirt. The style is flattering for most body types, and can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Water bottle holder with clip

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this water bottle carrier with a clip to attach it to a backpack or bike handle or even a belt loop. It’s made from oilcloth or laminated fabric so it’s sturdy… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Boys’ reversible mesh shorts

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making these reversible mesh shorts for boys. She made the ones you see here for her own boys, and they’ve worn them all summer long. I’ll take that as their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twist back top

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele puts a twist on a basic boxy top. Literally. She gives the back of the shirt a twist before sewing it up so it has a drapey open back. She shares a tutorial showing how to make it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted file pouch

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a quilted file pouch that’s perfect for back to school. The large zippered pouch will keep your papers and files organized, and the zip closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt basket of fruit for play kitchens

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making this play basket of fruit out of felt. This would make a cute addition to a child’s play kitchen! The felt basket is filled with nutritious felt fruit – an apple, a lemon,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s Preppy Kitty Skirt

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Preppy Kitty Skirt. It’s a super cute girl’s pleated skirt, with a bow at the waist and a sweet kitty face applique. She gives dimensions to make one in a girl’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern macrame pillow

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This macramé pillow is not your mama’s 1970s macramé! The bright pink macramé contrasting with the white pillow gives a modern punch. And those pom poms! Ama from Ohoh Blog made it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Putting a smooth hem on a curved fabric

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Hemming a curved piece fabric, like on a circle skirt, can be challenging. The nature of circles is that the outer edges are longer than the inner edges, so when you turn in a hem you’re essentially needing to stitch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded dress-up capes for kids

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Never underestimate the power of a cape to transform a child into a superhero or princess or evil villain. Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make a hooded cape for kids’ dress-up play. She shows… Read more ...