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Tutorial: Pillowcase with a treasure pocket

February 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The Atlanta Institute of Stitches and Crafts shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make shows how to make a pocketed pillowcase. It’s a standard size bedding pillowcase, but with a pocket sewn into the side flap. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric feather dishtowel

February 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make a pretty kitchen dish towel with feather appliques. The feather appliques are a happy mix of print and pattern. The pom pom and lace trim on the binding give it an eclective,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flap Happy Backpack for kids

February 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to make her Flap Happy Backpack for kids. There are a lot of really nice features on this small backpack! It’s padded and fully lined for a nice finish on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Brigitte Needles and Notions Zippered Pouch

February 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Very Shannon shares a tutorial showing how to make her Brigitte Needles & Notions Zippered Pouch. The pouch has a large outside pocket to hold your knitting or crochet and a zippered portion to keep your notions all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button front variation for the Lady Skater dress

February 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Toni from Sew Jereli shows how she adapted the Lady Skater Dress pattern by Kitschy Coo to give it a button front. The original pattern has a plain bodice, but it was an easy variation to split it down the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Secret notes monkey softie

February 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Skunkboy shares a free pattern at A Beautiful Mess for making these sweet monkey softies. They’re made from bright, happy fabrics and have a pocket on their tummies where you can stuff a secret note. Or, how about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew & attach patch pockets that look awesome

February 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shows how to sew and attach patch pockets that look awesome. A patch pocket is easy to make, but it can look sloppy if not done right. On the other hand, nail the details –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy beret from an old sweater

February 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can upcycle an old sweater into a cute new beret. You’ll only be using the chest and the banding at the bottom, so it’s a good project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled flower embellishment

February 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a ruffled fabric flower. The petals are made from a strip of gathered fabric, and the center is a knot. Use it for hair accessories or appliques or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod Messenger Bag

February 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs for making her Mod Messenger Bag. The simple bag is a good project for someone learning to sew. It’s lined on the inside, with an optional… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rockabilly headband

February 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Allison Coulson shares a tutorial atThe Sewing Loft showing how to make a rockabilly style headband. It ties in a knot, with wires in the ends so you can shape them how you like. You can make also make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy layered felt heart skirt

February 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bernadette from Daisies & Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to embellish a skirt with layered felt hearts. It’s a super easy project, using a skirt you already have and hearts cut out of felt. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft rattle baby blocks

February 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft rattle block for a baby. Make the sides of the blocks in a variety… Read more ...

Tutorial: Journal pen holder

February 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Made to be a Momma shows how to make a journal pen holder. The fabric pocket is just big enough to hold a couple of pens or pencils. A strip of elastic holds it to the cover of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Wear Everywhere Knit Dress

February 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deb from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Wear Everywhere knit dress with a beautiful squared neck line. It’s a simple dress with only two pattern pieces – no setting in sleeves and no closures necessary. … Read more ...