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Tutorial: No-sew Halloween fascinators

September 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Are you planning your Halloween costume yet? A tiny hat fascinator might be just the thing top it off. Literally. Whether it’s a witch hat or a top hat or a feather plumed hat, the small hair accessories can pack… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a blind hem

September 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A blind hem is easy to do when you have the right tools and you fold the fabric correctly. The “tools” are a blind hem stitch and a special blind hem foot that comes standard with most sewing machines. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy appliqued fall leaf pillow

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial over at Tatertots and Jello showing how to make this appliqued fall leaf pillow. Using a pre-cut felt leaf accent for your applique makes it a quick project. She found the one she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giant fabric pick up sticks game

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Up for a game of giant pick up sticks? Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a set. They’re made from fabric and stuffed with Polyfil, so there’s no worry about injuries or poked out eyes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Flexible lace crown

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alida from Alida Makes is over at Love Stitched today with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely lace crown. It looks like it would be a stiff crown, but she says it’s flexible, more like a headband. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handstitched reverse applique

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Agy from Green Issues shows how you can make a handstitched reverse applique on a t-shirt. It’s a good way to upcycle old t-shirts, especially ones with stains or tears. Just position the cut away designs or the fabric peeking… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felted fox pillow

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Nicole from The Felted Fox made this felt fox pillow was made as a special gift for a child. Actually, she made two of them – one for each of her cousin’s two daughters who live in Norway, where you… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s football jersey style t-shirt

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

In the U.S., fall is football season. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made a football jersey style t-shirt for herself. She actually made two versions – one that is an upcycle of one of her husband’s many… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basting by machine and by hand

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Elizabeths (yes, there are two of them) at Simple Simon & Co. have a post up over at Sew, Mama, Sew! where they talk about basting, both by machine and by hand. I will admit, that this is one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s A-frame play tent

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

There’s something magical about a play tent for a child. It can become a clubhouse, a spaceship, a boat on the high seas. Suzanne at Just Another Hangup shows how you can make a simple A-frame play tent. The frame… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl slouchy sweatshirt

September 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little girl slouchy sweatshirt is super simple to make. Alison from The Alison Shows shares a tutorial showing how, and she says it can be done in just 10 minutes. It’s fast and easy when you start with an… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fabric hot air balloon

September 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fabric hot air balloon would be so sweet hanging in a baby’s nursery or child’s room! Or, how about hovering over a reading nook? Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern for making it. The shapes are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a cell phone pouch

September 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katie at Made To Be A Momma shows how to make a pouch to hold your cell phone (or other small gadget). It’s made with a piece of batting or flannel sandwiched between an outer fabric and a lining. A… Read more ...

Becky’s back-to-school supply list for sewers

September 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Back-to-school isn’t just a time for stocking our kids’ backpacks with the supplies they’ll need for a year of school. It’s also a good time to stock our sewing baskets with inexpensive supplies for ourselves. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Using a ruffler foot to gather fabric

September 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

For such a wondrous little attachment, the ruffler foot

sure looks intimidating. There are so many complicated looking parts on it that work together to make the fabric ruffle as it goes under the presser foot. And dials and knobs… Read more ...