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Tutorial: No-sew drawstring jewelry travel pouch

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Henry Happened shows how to make a drawstring travel jewelry travel pouch, no sewing required. It’s quickly made, using a fabric napkin (already hemmed for you!) and a length of ribbon. If for some reason you can’t find a fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rope fabric basket and pincushion

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Do you remember making a clay pot built from coils of rolled clay? Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a soft fabric version. It’s a fun project to make from your scraps. You can use it as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Absorbant dish drainer mat

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Julie from The Domestic Groove shows how to make a dish mat to sit underneath your dish drainer. The top is a pretty cotton print, but the layer underneath is a towel so it’ll absorb the water that drips from … Read more ...

Free pattern: Zig Zag Maxi Skirt

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen at iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Zig Zag Maxi skirt. The criss cross stripes create flattering lines across your hips. It can go dressy or casual depending on what you wear it with and how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a teepee play tent

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rachael Rabbit shares a tutorial for making a teepee play tent for kids. You’ll need 90″ wide muslin for this project, so look for extra wide quilt backing fabric. Or, repurpose a sheet or duvet cover. And if you want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magnet backed pattern weights on a hanging organizer

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Where do you keep your pattern weights? I keep mine tucked in a compartment in my sewing box. Nanny from NannyNotes2U has a better solution. She made her own pattern weight with magnets on the back so she can store… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided scrap fabric headband

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how to braid strips of fabric into a pretty headband. I love a good scrap bin project!! A bit of elastic sewn at the bottom helps it fit snug around your head. Go to … Read more ...

sewing Tutorial: Shirred waist pillowcase maxi dress

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows a maxi dress variation on a basic pillowcase dress. In addition to lengthening the dress to a maxi length, she uses elastic thread shirring to gather it in at the waist. Go to Sugar … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s swing top

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates (and co-hosted by Kojo Designs) with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little swing top for your toddler girl. She shows how to … Read more ...

Idea file: Water bottle ice cube tray makes a handy organizer

July 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This ice cube tray is supposed to make long skinny pieces of ice to fit in a water bottle, but Karent from Sew Many Ways uses it in to organize her sewing stuff instead. Go to her blog to see … Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby ringer onesie

July 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making a ringer onesie. LOVE! They have a delightfully retro feel and work equally well for boy or girl. This would make an awesome baby shower gift! The pattern comes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s patchwork skirt

July 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a little girl’s patchwork skirt. Piecing the skirt allows you to use smaller cuts of fabric, and you get a fun interplay of color and pattern. The waistband is a simple elastic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple apron in 15 minutes

July 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

You say it’s impossible to get any sewing done with the kids home from school for the summer? Then check out this tutorial by Jill from Creating My Way To Success. She shows how you c an make an apron… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple hooded bath towel in just 20 minutes

July 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Allie from Freshly Completed shows how to make a hooded bath towel. You can make it from a bath towel and a hand towel, with just a couple of cuts and few seams. She says it can be done in… Read more ...

Formula to figure bias width for custom piping and cording

July 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

It’s easy to make your own custom piping and cording, but I’ve always played a little guessing game when it comes to cutting the right size of bias strips to use. Heather from v takes the guesswork out of it… Read more ...