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Tutorial: No-sew strapless top with metallic stripes

August 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi knows how to reshape a basic t-shirt into fabulousness. Her latest t-shirt reinvention is over at I Love To Create where she shows how to make this strapless t-shirt top with painted metallic stripes. No sewing is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use tin foil to make a pattern from a favorite garment

August 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain shows how to use an unexpected material to make a pattern copy of a favorite garment. It’s….. aluminum foil!! The foil presses down on the garment and shows the seam lines. This method works best on garments… Read more ...

12 patterns to make boy doll clothes

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When it comes to making doll clothes, it can be easy to get caught up in the world of frills and pink fabrics. But boy dolls deserve to look stylish too! And with the help of these 12 patterns, you’ll… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple clutch pouch

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this pretty little clutch pouch. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require much fabric. (Just 8″ x 11″ each for outer, lining, and fleece interfacing.) If you lined it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim pencil pouch from old jeans

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Maz from Bee a Crafter shows how you can make a simple pencil pouch out of a scrap of denim. She got all the fabric she needed from the bottom portion of an old jean’s leg. It’s quick to sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Body pillow with name appliuqe

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios guest blogs at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make this body pillow with a name appliqued across the front. It makes a cute focal pillow for a child’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring backpack from an old sweatshirt

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane shows how to make a drawstring backpack out of an old sweatshirt. I love this idea!! The heavy sweatshirt material will make a sturdy backpack. If there’s a logo or pockets (or other details), they’ll look… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy crop top t-shirt refashion

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Natasha from Little Pink Monster had a t-shirt that was too big and shapeless for her, so she remade it into a much cuter crop top. She used a boxy crop cop that fit her as a guide, shortening it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lengthen a wide elastic belt

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth, The Hungry Octopus, shows how she fixed a wide elastic belt that was a bit too snug for her. Instead of wearing an uncomfortable belt, she pieced in some extra elastic to make it a little bit longer. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalkcloth lunch bag you can decorate and redecorate

August 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Skip To My Lou shows how to make a lunch bag that you can decorate and redecorate to your heart’s content. That’s because it’s made out of chalkcloth. Brilliant!! Use chalk markers to decorate it for a semi-permanent design that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gorgeous gathers, no shifting or smushing

August 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares her secret for getting gorgeous gathers. Her method keeps the gathered fabric from shifting or smushing while she stitches it into a seam. It takes just a couple of extra steps, but the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Apple keychain for Teacher school Gift

August 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make an apple keychain for back to school. They’re quick to make using HeatnBond to fuse the layers together. You can make… Read more ...

Idea file: Waste-free dress muslin

August 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this pretty dress using the free Coffee Date Dress pattern from The Selfish Seamstress. She made a muslin first so she could check the fit before cutting into her good fabric. She didn’t just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fun print elastic suspenders for kids

August 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Have you seen the pretty new fashion elastic from Dritz? It comes in a range of colors and prints. Sigh… printed elastic! Is there anything better? Sew4Home shows how you can use the printed elastic to make a set of… Read more ...

Pam’s tips for sewing on denim

August 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Whether from recycled old jeans or purchased yardage, denim is a well-loved fabric for many projects. It’s sturdy and it wears beautifully. But the thickness of the fabric can make it difficult to sew, especially when bulky seams intersect. Pam… Read more ...