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Tutorial: Easy sew chopstick sleeve from scrap fabric

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maria Merlino shows how you can quickly sew up fabric sleeves for your chopsticks. They’re super easy to make, and you can use your fabric scraps. Or, for a matched set you could purchase a fat quarter or a small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hidden tab curtains tied in a bow

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michaela from Covered in Mod Podge shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make these hidden tab curtains tied together in the center with a bow. The hidden tabs are easily made from wide grosgrain ribbon stitched… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible horse blanket for an American Girl horse

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Over at Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll, you can get a free pattern for making a reversible horse blanket for an American Girl horse. It’s an easy project to make. Her pattern will fit an American Girl… Read more ...

Tutorial: Galaxy painted moon phase wall hanging

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a galaxy painted fabric wall hanging showing the phases of the moon. She starts with a piece of black fabric and gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny ear headband

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Twirling Betty shows how you can use scrap fabric to make this cute bunny ear headband. A headband form is covered in fabric, with long wired ears knotted at the middle. With the wire inside, you can shape your ears… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a reversible spring mini skirt from two t-shirts

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andrea from Little Did You Know shows how she refashioned two thrifted t-shirts into a cute new reversible mini for spring. The elastic waistband is repurposed from a pair of pants she bought on the same trip, but you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved top zippered makeup pouch

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Lil Luna with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty makeup pouch with a curved, zippered top. She made it from a bright laminate fabric for a colorful new makeup pouch for… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Strawberry bag

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How insanely cute is this strawberry bag that Krisha from Jacks & Kate made for her daughter! She shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make it. The bag is a giant strawberry made from a red polka… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flouncy bubble skirt with a wide elastic waistband

April 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a flouncy bubble skirt with a wide elastic waistband. Lightweight chiffon hangs beautifully and makes a full bubble at the hem. You can make it in any size,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Polka dot and leather fold over clutch

April 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this polka dot and leather fold over clutch. It’s a smart little bag, chic and modern! The gold polka dot pattern is made with a stencil and gold paint. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew doll-sized fabric Easter basket

April 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Doll It Up shows how you can make this doll-sized Easter basket. Even though it’s made from fabric, there’s no sewing required. Phoomph gives it body and it’s held together with hot glue. I’m loving how she used a small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter hen egg warmer

April 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Birgit from By Number 19 shares a tutorial showing how to make these sweet Easter hen egg warmers. This would be a fun project for using up your cotton scraps. You can mix and match pattern and print, and the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Gardener’s apron with lots of pockets

April 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Spring is gardening season. There’s a lot of work to do to prep your garden beds, plant your flowers or veggies, and tend them till they’re big healthy plants. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a… Read more ...

Sewing Patterns – 8 Ways to Upcycle T-shirts

April 16, 2014 by Kym Terranova 1 Comment

Now that warmer weather has arrived, it’s time to pull all those t-shirts out from the back of your closet and put them front and center. There are probably a few shirts that you’re unsure whether to keep,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Casey the Crab softie

April 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver 5 Comments

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shares a free pattern for making her Casey the Crab softie. Isn’t he the cutest!! He has a sweet smile on his face and… Read more ...