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Tutorial: Quick clothing fixes for weight loss transition

January 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you’re in the process of losing weight, the in-between time is hard on your wardrobe. The inches are coming off so your old clothes are fitting too loose. But there are still more inches to come off before you… Read more ...

Tip: Assembling a PDF pattern fast and easy

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

There is a certain convenience to PDF patterns. You can purchase and download and print them at any time, with no waiting for a store to be open or waiting for a pattern to ship. But then comes the assembly… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Eared” earflap hat for little kids

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make this fleece earflap hat with cute ears sticking out at the top, an “eared” earflap hat. It’s made with two layers of fleece and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy and cute Valentine’s key fob

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amber from Sew Let’s Cook shows how to make an easy and cute Valentine’s key fob

. This would make a great teacher gift!! The key fob is made from webbing with felt hearts stitched down all in a row. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lynette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse. It’s actually not a true collar, but facing flipped to the front of the shirt. It turns a high round neck into a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Valentine’s apron with heart shaped pockets

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can find a tutorial for making this Valentine’s apron over at our sister site, CraftBits. It’s perfect for baking, with pockets made to look like heart-shaped cookies. A third heart on the apron is made with a pretty lace… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart shaped hand warmers

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make these heart shaped hand warmers. Heat them up in the microwave and slip them into your coat pocket before stepping outside on a cold day, and they’ll keep your hands nice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sequin fabric ripped jeans

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These sequin fabric ripped jeans are some kind of fabulous! The ripped denim gives them rock and roll edge, with sequin fabric peeking from behind to make them sparkly. Laura from Macted shows how you can make a pair. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pet hair resistant curtains

January 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With 5 cats at my house, we fight a constant battle with the pet hair. It’s everywhere!! Melissa from Eco Armoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a curtain panels that won’t attract pet hair. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple embroidered pin cushion

January 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make this little round pincushion with simple embroidery embellishing the top. The bottom is a pretty print, and the top a coordinating solid accented with running stitches in colors that pull from… Read more ...

Three stretch stitches for sewing on knits

January 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Stephanie from Craftside (and who also happens to be our Recycled Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip), shows three types of stretch stitches for sewing on knits. Most newer sewing machines will have at least one of these three stitches. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick clothing fixes for weight loss transition

Tip: Assembling a PDF pattern fast and easy

Tutorial: “Eared” earflap hat for little kids

Tutorial: Easy and cute Valentine’s key fob

Tutorial: Make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse

Sewing Tutorial: Valentine’s apron with heart shaped pockets

Tutorial: Heart shaped hand warmers

Tutorial: Sequin fabric ripped jeans

Tutorial: Pet hair resistant curtains

Tutorial: Simple embroidered pin cushion

Three stretch stitches for sewing on knits

Sewing Tutorial: Anna from Frozen costume

Tutorial: 10-minute scarf cardigan

Tutorial: Piped heart applique throw pillow

Tutorial: Oilcloth cosmetic bag