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Tutorial: Restyle an army jacket

April 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shows how to refashion and restyle a boxy army jacket into a stylish casual jacket. She cinches it at the waist to give it a more flattering shape. Shortened sleeves give a lighter look, and metal studs… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple A-line skirt

April 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a simple A-line skirt. How cute is it in that bubblegum pink!! A simple skirt like this works well in a wide range of colors and styles of fabric. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Fabric Easter eggs

April 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern to make a fabric Easter egg. They’re especially fun when each panel is cut from a different fabric. The pieces are all pretty small, so why not pull out your scrap bin… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-Sided Chalkboard Playmat

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two-Sided Chalkboard Playmat for mess-free child’s play. One side is made from chalkboard cloth, and the other from laminated cotton. The chalkboard side can be scribbled with chalk and erased… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil skirt sew-along

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A pencil skirt is a wardrobe staple. The fitted skirt can be made dressy or sexy, or a little bit of both, depending on how closely it fits your figure and how you accessorize. Liz from Simple Simon & Co.… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute tablet cover

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook (formerly known as The Train To Crazy) shows how you can make this tablet cover with a sleek, modern design in just 15 minutes. The outside is made of leather (or faux… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap Bucket Basket

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making these Scrap Bucket Baskets. The lining is a solid piece of fabric, but the outside is pieced from all those small bits of fabric filling up your scrap bin. Heavy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy 2-minute lace headband

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make her 2-minute lace headband. She uses wide stretch lace trim, so it’s just a matter of cutting it to length and making one short seam. Super fast, super easy, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s paper bag bubble skirt

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt with a paper bag style waistband. This is such a pretty skirt for spring! The bubble skirt is made by doubling up the fabric, so there’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eiffel Tower bath mitt

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this bath mitt appliqued with an Eiffel Tower. It would make a nice (and useful) accent for your bathroom décor. Or, make one to give a gift packaged up pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover for an IKEA Poang chair and ottoman

March 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

IKEA’s Poang chair is super comfy to sit in, and it’s also affordable. The downside is that it’s only available in a handful of colors. Danielle from Stickelberry has a solution, though. She shares a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and Lace Tote

March 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make her Linen and Leather Tote. This is such a pretty bag for spring! The outside of the bag is made from linen, color blocked with leather at the bottom. She added a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fill My Pockets party bunting

March 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This Fill My Pockets bunting by Nesta from Ella & Nesta’s Little Room is a pretty party decoration, but it’s also a fun way to gift a small treat. Each flag in the bunting is also a pocket that can… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Lop-eared sock bunny softie

March 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Free pattern: Lop-eared sock bunny softie

Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this lop-eared sock bunny. Those long bunny ears are soooo cute!! He’d be a sweet addition to an Easter basket. Or, make one as a special gift for a child’s birthday. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower hairclip

March 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jody from Jody’s Creations shows how to make this pretty felt flower hairclip. It would also make a cute embellishment for an elastic head band. You can sew the whole thing together using hand stitches, making this a good take-along… Read more ...