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Tutorial: Basic lapped seam for thicker fabrics

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Abby from Things for Boys shows how to sew a basic lapped seam. In this seam, one edge is lapped slightly over the other and stitched down. There are no bulky seam allowances, making this a useful seam when sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated shoulder Roller Skate Dress remix

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Catherine from CathGrace guest blogs over a Frances Suzanne showing how she “flipped” the Roller Skate Dress pattern by Oliver + S to create this bit of gorgeousness. The striped fabric she used really shows off the pleats she added… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocketed tote bag in three sizes

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make a pocketed tote bag in three sizes. These totes are fully lined, with boxed corners and a stiff insert at the bottom to help it keep its shape. Pockets across the front and back will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided fabric coaster or pot holder

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Dolly Creates shows how to make a braided fabric coaster or pot holder. The process is the same whether you make the coaster or the pot holder. The only difference is the lengths of fabric you’ll need. It’s a good… Read more ...

Free pattern: Twist front halter top

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deb from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Twist Front Top. It’s a sizzling summertime halter with a twist in the front. The front is made from two layers of fabric for extra support and coverage. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew neck banding to a V-neck t-shirt

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love the look of a V-neck shirt, but I don’t ever make them because getting the overlapping banding stitched down into the V seems like it would be complicated. Farrah from Mingo & Grace shares a tutorial over at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round pocket pot holder

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a round pocket potholder. Your hand can slip inside so your fingers are covered on the top and the bottom when you hold a hot pan. If you do like… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to match stripes on bias tape

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I obsessively match my stripes at seams, but until I read this post by Palak at Make It Handmade, I hadn’t considered matching my stripes when I make bias tape. But of course, it makes sense that you’d also want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Miniature felt crown headbands

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Katrina at Kayla’s Kloset shows us how to make miniature felt crown headbands. I’m showing you a picture here of her wearing one, but over on her blog you can see how cute they are when her two little girls… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scalloped bunting

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Taylor from Taylor Made created this pretty scalloped bunting for a baby shower. She shares a tutorial showing how. I’m loving the ombre effect she got by using solids in shades of blue and green! It would also be cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: How To Sew A Skirt 12-part series for beginning sewists

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The How To Sew A Skirt series now underway at So Sew Easy is a great resource for beginning sewers. It’s a 12-part series showing how to sew a basic straight skirt. Along the way, Deby teaches sewing skills like… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Vintage-inspired baby boy suspender shorts

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Over at Crafting Zuzzy, Angela shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these vintage-inspired suspender shorts for a baby boy. Are they not the cutest? The waistband is flat on the front, but on the back it’s elastic so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a summer top from a pillow sham

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Cotton & Curls made this cute little top out of a pillow sham. The white pillowcase with a ruffled eyelet hem makes a lovely summer top. The ruffle around the opening on the pillow sham easily becomes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Runway-inspired metallic shorts

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I don’t know that metallics have ever truly gone out of style, but they’re certainly seeing a resurgence lately. Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made a pair of metallic shorts for himself. The look is inspired… Read more ...

Tutorial: See-through zippered purse pouch

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Megan from The Homes I Have Made guest blogs over at Positively Splendid today, showing how to make a see-through zippered pouch. You can use them to hold all types of small items, from kids’ toys to snacks to toiletries,… Read more ...