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How to sew your own 100% linen towels (and why you want to)

July 19, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Learn all about the benefits of using 100% linen bath towels! I’ll admit that I had never heard of using 100% linen

for bath towels before. This post from Reragg explains the benefits of using linen bath towels, and also… Read more ...

How to Sew Buttonholes on Your Sewing Machine – Tutorial

July 17, 2021 by Anne Weaver

The idea of sewing buttonholes strikes fear into many a sewist. But there’s no need to fear the buttonhole! Your sewing machine will do most of the work for you. Sewing For A Living has a detailed tutorial (including a… Read more ...

Sew A Pocket Tissue Holder With This Easy Sewing Tutorial

July 16, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Keep your tissues handy with this pocket tissue holder sewing tutorial! It’s super easy to make! In fact, this makes a great first sewing project for a beginner. Plus, you can use fabric scraps that is super simple and… Read more ...

Baby Tank Top from an Outgrown Romper – DIY Sewing Tutorial

July 15, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Just because your baby has outgrown that adorable romper you love so much, doesn’t mean she has to quit wearing it. With this clever upcycle from Sew Can Do, you can turn that outgrown romper into a tank top… Read more ...

Boxy Travel Cosmetic Bag – Easy Sewing Tutorial

July 14, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Need a new travel or cosmetic bag that is functional and cute? Then look no more and sew this Adorable Boxy Travel Bag today! These boxy zipper bags are fun to make, and oh so useful. You don’t need a… Read more ...

Icy Cool Neck Wrap – DIY Sewing Tutorial

July 14, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Various parts of the world are experiencing unprecedented heat waves and we all need a way to stay cool. eSheep Designs has a free PDF tutorial showing how to make their Icy Cool Neck Wrap. This is an easy-to-make… Read more ...

Easy Wristlet Key Fob – DIY Sewing Tutorial

July 13, 2021 by Anne Weaver

These wristlet key fobs are super easy to sew, and make great little gifts! They’re quick to sew and use just some strips of fabric and a swivel hook. Sew Can She shows how you can sew a wristlet key… Read more ...

How to Trim and Grade Seams – Sewing Tutorial

July 12, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Trimming and grading seams are both methods for reducing bulk on the inside of a sewn project. But they’re not interchangeable terms. There’s a difference between trimming seams and grading seams. Heather Handmade shares the why and the how for… Read more ...

Pretty Rainbow Pillow – Free Sewing Pattern

July 11, 2021 by Anne Weaver

This pretty rainbow pillow will brighten any room! It would be so cute in a tween’s bedding set, or how about a fun accent for a front porch? Lisa from Love to Color My World has a free pattern and… Read more ...

Tips to Sew Your Own Swimsuit

July 10, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Sewing a swimsuit is not as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it’s actually quite doable – as long as you know the tricks. Because of the stretch of the fabric, and also the need for your swimsuit to stand… Read more ...

DIY Drop Cloth Pillows with Leaf Prints – Sewing Tutorial

July 9, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Create beautiful leaf print drop cloth

pillows for your home! Drop cloth is a great source of fabric for home decor projects. Not only is it inexpensive but it also has a wonderful linen look that works well with my… Read more ...