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Free pattern: Ruffle clutch wristlet

August 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this pretty ruffled clutch wristlet. The small rectangular purse has a contrast stripe and ruffles down the front. A short strap allows you to carry it from your wrist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hexagon fabric coasters

August 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marcy from Made By Me In Red shows how you can make a hexagon fabric coaster. You can fussy cut the fabric for the center, like she did with the Santa Claus images on the one she made. Her method… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute superhero costume, with mask template in 3 styles

August 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

You can make a superhero costume for your child in just 10 minutes. Jamey from Dabbles & Babbles shows how. The costume includes a cape and a matching mask. The sewing is easy enough for a beginner. The cape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered sports pouch with mesh sides

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial over at Sew4Home for making this zippered sports pouch with mesh sides. They use the new fashion elastic from Dritz (love the colors and prints!!) to finish the edges. The mesh sides allow you to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl Sienna top with a deep back and bows

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a free pattern and tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Sienna Top. It’s a little girl’s t-shirt with contrast bows stitched across a deep back neck. The pattern will make The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cord keeper from scrap elastic

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Onelmom shows how you can use a short bit of elastic to make a cord keeper to keep your gadget cords and cables from getting all tangled up. She used buttonhole elastic scavenged from a pair of kid pants, but… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It turned a clearance sale – and far too big for her – t-shirt into this ruched tee. She took the extra width off the sides so it fits her figure, but kept the extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod flower appliqued pillow

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This flower pillow by Cintia from My Poppet is making me so happy! The colors, the flowers, the mod design!! And yarn pom poms at the corners! She shares a tutorial for making it, and a link to a free… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tulika Tote, a convertible bag with 4 looks

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Tulika Tote. It’s a roomy tote with oversized grommets attaching the handles. It’s fully lined and has boxed bottoms. But even better,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fitted tunic from a Re-fashioned button-up shirt and a t-shirt

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Grey Luster Girl guest blogs over at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to refashion an oversized man’s button up shirt and a t-shirt into a fitted tunic. The bodice and sleeves will come from the t-shirt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grab and Go No-Sew Wallet

August 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DIY Maven shows how to make her simple Grab and Go No-Sew Wallet. The inside has a pair of pockets for ID or credit card. It folds up with a snap closure. She assembled the entire thing using fusible webbing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky backed baby washcloth with a corner pocket

August 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a baby washcloth with a corner pocket. They’re like hooded towels, but backed with a super soft minky and in a much smaller washcloth size! You can slip your fingertips into the pocket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Open top sleeve blouse refashion

August 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The Renegade Seamstress shows how she refashioned a large, rather shapeless blouse into this more fitted blouse with open top sleeves. What a transformation!! The more fitted shape is much more flattering! The open sleeves are just the right amount… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage inspired head scarf in two versions

August 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Handmade Martini is guest blogging over at Welcome to the Mouse House today with a tutorial (and free pattern) for making a vintage-inspired head scarf. She gives the pattern for two versions of the scarf, on that is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frozen Fox cold pack

August 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a cold pack disguised as a cute little fox. She calls him the Frozen Fox. He’s got fox eyes and a fox nose and a pair of fox ears, but his body… Read more ...