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Idea file: Put a suction cup soap dish at your sewing machine

January 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Karen from Sew Many Ways has a clever eye for putting household and hardware store items to use in your sewing and craft room. You’ve gotta see how she uses a suction cup soap dish

at her sewing machine. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery project pouch

January 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make a simple pouch to carry your embroidery with you. The simple pouch is made from two rectangles of fabric (one for the outer, one for the lining), with no closure needed. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Macacron measuring tape

January 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nhi from Detective Houndstooth shows how to make a macron measuring tape. She started with a measuring tape in a round case, and covered it with fabric scraps and ribbon to turn it into a sweet sewing notion. This would… Read more ...

Free pattern: 2-piece sleeve placket

January 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to make a 2-piece shirt sleeve placket. She also includes a free pattern for the pieces. She makes these entirely at the machine, with only finger pressing during the construction. (She gives it… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew yarn fringe scarf

January 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Natalie from Crème de la Craft shows how to make this yarn fringe scarf, with no sewing required. The scarf itself is a length of knit fabric, which doesn’t fray so there’s no hemming. The yarn fringe is easily added… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece baby jumpsuit

January 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making this fleece baby jumpsuit. They make it from an organic cotton fleece that has a smoother side and a fluffier side. Playing with the different sides of the fabric adds subtle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced chevron bodice with perfectly matching stripes

January 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Striped fabrics are fun for garment sewing because you can play with the direction of the stripes, like in this little girl’s dress that Crystal from Stitched by Crystal made. She pieced the bodice on the bias to create a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rice filled heating pad

January 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a rice-filled heating pad. It’s a large size, roughly 21″ x 6″ finished, big enough to soothe aching shoulders. Go to Momtastic to find her tutorial.… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Add horsehair braid to a skirt hem

January 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Have you drooled over photos of beautiful vintage or vintage-inspired dresses with the beautifully shaped circle skirt? There’s a good chance that there’s horsehair braid sewn into the hem to give it that shape. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial… Read more ...

Idea file: Put a suction cup soap dish at your sewing machine

Tutorial: Embroidery project pouch

Tutorial: Macacron measuring tape

Free pattern: 2-piece sleeve placket

Tutorial: No-sew yarn fringe scarf

Free pattern: Fleece baby jumpsuit

Tutorial: Pieced chevron bodice with perfectly matching stripes

Tutorial: Rice filled heating pad

Video tutorial: Add horsehair braid to a skirt hem

Tutorial: Twist bandeau bikini top

Tutorial: Make a fitted crib sheet

Tutorial: Wash & Wear lingerie travel organizer

Free pattern: Faux fur bunny face vest

Tutorial: Glove Monster softies

Tutorial: Cowl Tunic variation of a Simple Blouse Pattern