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Laurwyn reflects on sewing and body image

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

There is nothing like going shopping for pants or bathing suits to make me feel like a big, misshapen blob. It’s hard not to internalize when what is being sold is not shaped or sized to flatter your body. Laurwyn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini sewing notions keeper

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susie from Susie’s Sunroom shows how to make a mini sewing notions keeper. It has pockets to hold scissors, seam ripper, and other small sewing tools. It attaches to the side of your sewing machine, so your most needed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux peplum blouse variation

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial for another variation on a basic blouse. She lengthens it and flares it out at the bottom, creating a faux peplum. She shows it as a variation of Simple Blouse pattern, but… Read more ...

Sally Ann shows the parts of a sewing machine

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You’ll better understand how to use and care for your sewing machine when you know what all the parts are called and what they do. Sally Ann shares a photo of her sewing machine with all the major parts labeled,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky and velvet throw blanket

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a soft throw blanket out of Minky and velvet. A pocket in one of the corners will hold a remote control or special softie. The blanket top and backing are both Minky, with edges bound… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Flat bottom zippered cosmetics bag

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cords To Go Pocket

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susi from Just Crafty Enough shares a tutorial for making her Cords To Go Pocket. The fold up organizer has pockets to hold all the different types of cords and chargers that we need for all the phones and tablets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sparkly sequin elbow patches

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make sequined elbow patches. It’s a simple DIY to add a little sparkle to a plain sweater – or any long-sleeved garment. If you don’t have any sequin fabric, she says this… Read more ...

Free pattern: Groundhog softie, with a shadow

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Molly from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for the baby groundhog softie. Isn’t he cute!! And with Groundhog Day coming up (Sunday, February 2 – I looked it up), you can also make a shadow for him to see. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted burlap throw pillow

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Gina from The Cannary Family gave her own twist (or should I say, tie?) to a burlap bow pillow. In her version, she stitched fabric sashes into the side seams, crossing and knotting them in the middle of the pillow. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Finish a waist seam with bias tape

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Paunnet shares a tutorial showing how to use bias tape to finish the waist seam on a dress. The bias tape will cover the raw edges for smoother finish. And you’ll trim off some of the allowance so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper heart Valentine

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Simi & Sian from Buttons & Paint show how you can make a Valentine’s card with a zipper heart embellishment. It would make a cute Valentine’s card for a sewy friend! Go to Simi & Sian for the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pair of kid’s pajama pants

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shares a tutorial for making a pair of kid’s pajama pants. Make them from flannel for warm, snuggly winter jammies. Or make them from a lighter weight cotton for summer weight jammies. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed flannel blanket

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Buzzmills shows how to make a soft flannel blanket trimmed out with pom pom. I think pom pom trim makes everything happy, especially when it’s brightly colored pom poms like the ones she used. Love!! Go to Buzzmills … Read more ...

Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage boxes

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a collapsible storage box from fabric. Wooden dowels inserted into the sides and top helps them keep their boxy shape. When they’re not being used, you can collapse… Read more ...