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Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper

February 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

An invisible zipper isn’t as hard as what you think to install, especially if you use a special invisible zipper foot. Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how to do it in a step-by-step tutorial. The invisible zipper foot keeps her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt phone sleeve

February 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nancy from Do Small Things With Love guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how to make a simple felt phone sleeve. You can put the whole thing together with easy hand sewing, even the reverse applique. You could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page or play food

February 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Be Still My Crafting Heart shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making this Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page. Young hands can use buttons and snaps to attach cheese and toppings to build a pizza. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea light base pincushions

February 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Karen from I Always Pick the Thimble shows how to make a pretty little pincushion out of a fun cotton print and a tea light candle base. A little embroidery in the center of the fabric makes them even prettier. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintagey pillow with a fabric rose heart

February 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sweet Briar Sisters shows how to make this gorgeous pillow with a heart made of dimensional fabric flowers. The muted palette and the rolled fabric roses (with pearl centers, sigh..) give it a lovely vintagey look. Make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags

January 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag. It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure. They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Remote control pocket pillow

January 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a throw pillow with pockets to hold your remotes. On the front, it’s a pretty throw pillow for your sofa. On the back, there are several pockets to hold various remotes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing smooth curves and crisp corners

January 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If curves and corners on your sewing project end up a bumpy, lumpy, rounded mess, check out this post from Liz from Simple Simon & Co. She tells how she sews smooth curves and sharp corners. There are just a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Raglan sleeve tunic top for kids

January 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a child’s raglan sleeve tunic top. I’m loving the sequin fabric she used! It’s sparkly and sporty at the same time. Her pattern comes in child… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute felt iPad sleeve

January 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte, showing how you can make a felt iPad sleeve in just 10 minutes. The cutting and sewing is super simple, and because it’s felt you don’t have to finish the edges. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Big Bow Zippered Wallet

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make her Big Bow Zippered Wallet. It’s just what the name suggests – a small zippered pouch embellished with a big fabric bow. It’s just big enough to hold a phone,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chain embellished blazer

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sylvia from Dare to DIY shows how she embellished the lapels of a blazer with rows of chain. The look is inspired by a Rachel Roy jacket she saw. The chain is all stitched down by hand, so you might… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon wrapped pattern weights

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a set of ribbon wrapped pattern weights. Her post is part of the “What I wish had known when I started sewing…” series by Simple Simon and Co. I… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Plantain t-shirt

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Deer and Doe shares a free pattern for her Plantain shirt. She designed the Plantain to be “the perfect t-shirt”. It’s fitted through the shoulders and flares out to a loose fit through the hips. It has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quickest Toddler Play Dress

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a toddler’s play dress, quick and easy. In fact, she calls it The Quickest Play Dress You’ll Ever Make. She starts with an adult t-shirt and cuts it so … Read more ...