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Sally Ann shows the parts of a sewing machine

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You’ll better understand how to use and care for your sewing machine when you know what all the parts are called and what they do. Sally Ann shares a photo of her sewing machine with all the major parts labeled,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky and velvet throw blanket

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make a soft throw blanket out of Minky and velvet. A pocket in one of the corners will hold a remote control or special softie. The blanket top and backing are both Minky, with edges bound… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Flat bottom zippered cosmetics bag

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cords To Go Pocket

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susi from Just Crafty Enough shares a tutorial for making her Cords To Go Pocket. The fold up organizer has pockets to hold all the different types of cords and chargers that we need for all the phones and tablets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sparkly sequin elbow patches

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make sequined elbow patches. It’s a simple DIY to add a little sparkle to a plain sweater – or any long-sleeved garment. If you don’t have any sequin fabric, she says this… Read more ...

Free pattern: Groundhog softie, with a shadow

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Molly from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for the baby groundhog softie. Isn’t he cute!! And with Groundhog Day coming up (Sunday, February 2 – I looked it up), you can also make a shadow for him to see. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted burlap throw pillow

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Gina from The Cannary Family gave her own twist (or should I say, tie?) to a burlap bow pillow. In her version, she stitched fabric sashes into the side seams, crossing and knotting them in the middle of the pillow. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Finish a waist seam with bias tape

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Paunnet shares a tutorial showing how to use bias tape to finish the waist seam on a dress. The bias tape will cover the raw edges for smoother finish. And you’ll trim off some of the allowance so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper heart Valentine

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Simi & Sian from Buttons & Paint show how you can make a Valentine’s card with a zipper heart embellishment. It would make a cute Valentine’s card for a sewy friend! Go to Simi & Sian for the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pair of kid’s pajama pants

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shares a tutorial for making a pair of kid’s pajama pants. Make them from flannel for warm, snuggly winter jammies. Or make them from a lighter weight cotton for summer weight jammies. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed flannel blanket

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jane from Buzzmills shows how to make a soft flannel blanket trimmed out with pom pom. I think pom pom trim makes everything happy, especially when it’s brightly colored pom poms like the ones she used. Love!! Go to Buzzmills … Read more ...

Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage boxes

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a collapsible storage box from fabric. Wooden dowels inserted into the sides and top helps them keep their boxy shape. When they’re not being used, you can collapse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart shaped pockets

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a heart shaped pocket like the one she put on a dress she made for her niece. Details like this make cute accents for Valentine Day wear and for year round. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine chair back pocket

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make a fabric pocket. You can decorate it with hearts and make it a Valentine pocket to hang on the back of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Install a centered zipper

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If the thought of installing a zipper sends a cold wave of fear through you – or if (less dramatically) you find that avoid sewing projects that require installing a zipper, Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . has a… Read more ...