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Tutorial: Little girl’s refashioned sweater dress

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caila from Caila Made refashioned a clearance sale sweater to make this gorgeous Christmas dress for her daughter. The sequined polka dots are perfect for a dressy dress! A women’s size small was big enough to give her the length … Read more ...

Free pattern: Charlie Sweatshirt for babies

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her week of free patterns with her Charlie Sweatshirt. It has a squared off neck, but the banding overlaps to make it high V. And the little elbow patches are so cute!! The pattern … Read more ...

Free pattern: Bow boot wraps

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial over at Babylock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog for making these super cute boot bow wraps. They’re a fun way to add a little something extra to a pair of boots or high top… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy window valance

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she put together this easy valance for her window. The sewing is just straight seams and it can be made to fit any size of window. It’s a quick way to add a spot… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Free pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband

Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern for making a fleece ear warmer headband. It’s quick to put together can be embellished to your liking with fleece bows, fabric flowers, buttons and more. Or, skip the embellishment and wear it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double-layer handkerchief hem t-shirt dress

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this double-layer handkerchief hem t-shirt dress. It’s quick to put together, using a t-shirt for the bodice and big squares of fabric for the skirt. She says it can… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to clean and oil your fabric scissors

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tutorial: How to clean and oil your scissors

So you do proper maintenance on your sewing machine, oiling and cleaning it regularly. But do you oil and clean your fabric scissors

? They need proper maintenance, too – especially if you’ve invested in a good pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10 minute fleece bandana scarf

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fleece bandana scarf is super easy to make! And fast, too. All you need is 10 minutes and a 20″ x 20″ square of fleece to make one. Kilee from ONE Little MOMMA guest blogs Brassy Apple with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible quilted Valentine mini tote

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Molly from Craft Ideas Weekly shares a tutorial on The Sewing Loft showing how to make this cute quilted mini tote for Valentine’s Day. The heart motifs are cute for Valentines, but it could also work for year-round gift giving,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Fleece dog sweater

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece dog sweater. It’ll keep him (or her) warm in the cold winter months. You’ll make it to fit your dog’s measurements so it’ll fit just… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby girl cap sleeve dress

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this cap-sleeved baby dress. This is so cute! The bodice is made from stretch knit (easy on, easy off!) with cap sleeves. For the attached skirt, you can choose… Read more ...

Freebie: Printable labels to organize your sewing supplies

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If your New Year’s organizational push includes getting your sewing room in order, check out these printable labels from Sarah Healy. You download them for free at See Kate Sew. You can put them on clear glass jars to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flatlocked serged seam

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can make a flatlock seam on your serger. While a typical serged seam leaves a 1/4″ seam allowance on one edge (both layers of fabric wrapped together in threads to keep it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow sleeve detail

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a bow detail for a sleeve hem. She shows it on a grown-up version of her Prepster Pullover top for kids, but you can add this detail to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled cardigan pillow cover

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how she turned a favorite, but now worn out, cardigan into a cute new pillow cover. The buttons down the front maintain the character of the sweater. And the sweater knit is such a cozy… Read more ...