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Free pattern: Fox softie and blankie play set

October 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction is over at Sew Timeless (that’s the Timeless Treasures blog) with a free pattern for this adorable fox & blankie play set. The fox… Read more ...

Sunni tells how to pick the right sewing pattern size

October 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Choosing the right size in a sewing pattern is not as easy as choosing the right size in ready to wear garments. For starters, you don’t have a rack of finished garments to try on to see which fits best. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Paperbag Shirt Dress

October 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this Paperbag Shirt Dress. It’s an easy dress to make when you use a purchased t-shirt to make the bodice. If you can gather the fabric to make the skirt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy infinity scarf

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alida from Alida Makes shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this infinity scarf. With all the surface detail, it looks like it would be time consuming to make. It’s actually a quick and easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute Halloween costume wings

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a trick to add to your last minute Halloween costume arsenal – a pair of wings that you can make in just 30 minutes. Heather from Feather’s Flights has the how-to. They’re made from craft felt with bands of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible circle skirt for a Barbie

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can make a reversible circle skirt for a Barbie doll. It’s a quick project you can sew up using fabrics from your scrap bin. By lining the skirt, she makes it… Read more ...

My Pennington Vertical Garden installed

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Pennington Vertical Gardens, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. If you haven’t entered my giveaway for a $50 American Express gift card, go to my giveaway post and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy and girl Halloween zombie softie dolls

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tutorial: Boy and girl zombie softie dolls

Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern over at Therm O Web for making a set of boy and girl zombie softie dolls. They are perfectly imperfect the way that zombies should be, with raw edges and threads showing. Their wonky… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tufted pom pom pillow

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Sew4Home to see how to make this pretty throw pillow. It’s edged with pom pom trim and tufted in the center with a large button. The pom poms add a touch of whimsy, and the tufting gives… Read more ...

Free pattern: Doll face zippered bag

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this sweet doll face zippered bag. This would make a cute accessory for a little girl! You could involve your child in the design process, allowing her to choose hair… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tumble Tee in 3 month size

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Tumble Tee in a 3 month size. (Her Tumble Tee pattern is available for purchase in larger sizes, 6 months – 10 years.) It’s quick to sew and would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Secret weapon for perfect edgestitching

October 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Amy from Sew Well shows her secret weapon for perfect edgestitching. It’s also my secret weapon, and it makes getting a straight seam close to the edge of your fabric a breeze. It’s an edge joining or stitch in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trucker’s hat made pretty with a floral panel

October 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew makes the lowly trucker’s hat a fashion accessory by covering the front panel with a pretty floral design. Genius! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll only need a small piece of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween tote from a dishtowel

October 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Discount stores are full of Halloween themed dishtowels right now. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how you can use one to make a trick or treat tote. Her tutorial is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bag from a button up shirt

October 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can upcycle an unwanted button up shirt into a new purse for yourself. It’s lined with a contrasting fabric and gathered on to wooden handles. The pocket on the front… Read more ...