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Tutorial: Zippered keychain pouch with credit card pockets

May 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Fabric Mutt shows how to make this zippered key pouch. The small zippered pouch can attach to a keychain so you’ve always got it when you need it. It’s just big enough to hold your small essentials but… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY cardboard box play sewing machine

May 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cassie from Little Red Window shows how you can make this play sewing machine out of a cardboard box. Seriously! This is SOOO cute!! She created the cardboard play sewing machine for her young son, who was showing interest in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twisted pleat skirt

May 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ana from Stepalica shares a tutorial at Lolita Patterns showing how to make this dramatic twisted pleat skirt. Instead of traditional vertical pleats, this skirt has pleats set at an angle. It can go dressy or professional or casual depending… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage tea towel skirt for little girls

May 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A vintage tea towel makes the cutest panels for a little girl’s skirt. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make one. The funky colors and bold images from the vintage linens are perfect for a little girl’s skirt! … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY side stripe boyfriend jeans

May 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Instead of spending a lot of money on a pair of boyfriend jeans at the mall, Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how you can DIY a pair from a pair of mean’s jeans. The boyfriend jean has a slim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Give an oversized tee a more flattering fit

May 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can take in an oversized, boxy t-shirt to give it a more flattering fit. She takes it in at the side seam and down the arm, and then rolls up the sleeve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace trimmed linen napkins

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshows how you can make a set of lovely linen dinner napkins trimmed with crochet lace at one edge. How beautiful would a table be when set with these napkins at each place? They’re… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sock cat softie

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sock monkeys are cute, but being a crazy cat lady I tend to think that sock kitties are even cuter. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make him from the traditional brown… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow sunglass case

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a sunglass case to keep your cute new sunnies from getting scratched in your purse. (I have done that too many times to count!!) It’s made from faux leather, with a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy Cross Back Summer Dress for toddler girls

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Easy Cross Back Summer Dress for a toddler girl. The shape of this dress gives great flexibility in sizing and in style. With straps that cross… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute reversible tote bag

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings show how you can whip up a reversible book tote in just 15 minutes. It has long straps so you can carry it cross-body, which is particularly helpful when you’ve got it loaded full of… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15″ doll sundress

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can make a sundress for a 15″ doll. It has a straight cut bodice, a gathered skirt, and ribbons for straps. Velcro makes an easy closure in the back. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy Hexie Pins

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Diane from Craftypod shares a tutorial for making her Happy Hexie Pins. It’s a fun project to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps. She shows a layered version made with two sizes of hexies, and also a… Read more ...

Free pattern: DIY Leather Baby Boy Boots

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making her DIY Leather Baby Boy Boots. They’re easier to sew than you’d think, with just two pieces for each boot. The minimalist style works well for a baby boy gift,… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make rouleau or spaghetti straps

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

By Hand London shows how you can make rouleau straps, also known as spaghetti straps. You can also use the thin fabric straps to make button loops. Once you know the trick for turning those tiny tubes right side out,… Read more ...