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Sewing Tutorial – How To Make An Origami Bento Bag

May 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Very Shannon shares a fantastic sewing tutorial that combines both beauty and function — the Origami Bento Bag! This stylish little fabric purse is made using just three fat quarters, making it the perfect project to dig… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew studded leather belt

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial showing how you can whip up a studded leather belt, no sewing required. It’s an easy project to update your wardrobe. It’s made from a strip of leather with leather studs added… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kitty cat purse

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Oh my, this kitty cat purse is the cutest thing ever!! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s a flat, round purse made of leather (or faux leather if you prefer) with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use your serger for a quick hem finish

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you own a serger, you can use it to create a quick hem. The serger

cuts and finished the fabric in one pass. You can also use your serger to simplify a folded up hem to require only… Read more ...

Tutorial: Outdoor cushions with pom pom ties

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A new set of cushions can totally update set of patio chairs. Trade the faded fabric for a bright, happy new print. Sew4Home shows how to make some. Use outdoor fabric so the bright prints will remain bright prints even … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a vintage-inspired cropped sweater top

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns posts a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how you can sew a vintage-inspired cropped sweater top. Sew, not knit. That makes my knitting-challenged self happy! Instead of knitting the sweater, you can sew it out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: iPad or tablet case for a guy

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making an iPad (or other tablet) case for a guy. No frills, no flowers, just great details like a leather cover and contrast top stitching. The cover folds… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ribbon headband

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kathryn from The Pickled Herring shows how you can turn a bit of fancy ribbon into a headband. It’s super easy to make, and a good way to show off a fancy ribbon. You’ll only need 15 inches of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little dirndl skirt

May 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how to make a pretty dirndl skirt for a little girl. The full skirt is gathered on to a flat waistband in the front, but has an elastic waistband in the back for easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric corner bookmark

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Read much? This fabric corner bookmark will mark you place when have to put your book down. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s super easy to make and uses 4″ x… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sunny Day Shorts for kids

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Oliver + S shares a free pattern for their Sunny Day Shorts for kids. They’re quick and easy to sew up, and work for either boys or girls. You can make them plain, or add fun finishing details like patch… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Ellie Travel Case

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial for making her Ellie Travel Case. This is such a fun little bag! It’s kind of a cross between a dopp kit and a kicky little tote. Finished dimensions are 7.5″ wide, 7.5″… Read more ...

Winner of Creating PDF Patterns course by Lauren Dahl

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I’m happy to post the winner of the giveaway for a free registration to Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course, Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale. If you haven’t yet read my review of this course, go here to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Eyelet petticoat for an 18-inch doll

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to make a petticoat for an American Girl or other 18-inch doll. Using gathered eyelet trim makes this a super fast, super easy project, and the eyelet lace makes such a pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty bias trimmed washcloths from an old towel

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing she makes these pretty bias trimmed washcloths out of an old towel. Homemade bias tape from a print fabric is especially pretty around the edges of the towel washcloths. … Read more ...