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Video tutorial: Use chain piecing to make quick patchwork strips

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Patchwork skirts are sooo pretty with all the color and pattern, but piecing all of those squares of fabric can take a little bit of forever. Chain piecing can save you oodles of time as you’re not stopping after each… Read more ...

Tip: Cutting silk fabric on the straight grain

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

House of Marmalade shows her trick for cutting silk fabric on the straight grain. Go to her post to read her tip. [photo from House of Marmalade]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Exposed zippers

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Zippers are usually installed so that you see as little of the zipper as possible on the outside of the garment. Exposed zippers take the opposite approach, putting the zipper right smack dab on the front of the garment. Kate… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible vest for baby

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

How cute is this baby vest? It’s reversible, too. Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. The pattern is in a 12-month size, but you could probably adjust it up or down as needed. Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Knit wrap dress for nursing mamas

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her knit wrap dress for nursing mamas. This is such a cute dress! No one would ever guess it’s a nursing dress but when it’s time… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serged scarf shoelaces

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie fromStars for Streetlights used scraps of scarves (left over from a previous project) to make a new set of shoelaces, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I am so loving this project!! A serger… Read more ...

Tutorial: Loose flowy circle top

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Raechel Meyers shares a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a loose flowy circle top out of knit fabric. Pair it with some jeans and a cool necklace for an easy outfit. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick-Sew Hobo Purse

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making their Quick-Sew Hobo Purse. I’m loving the ruffle fabric they used for the fronts in their example! The pattern comes in both child and adult sizes. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Up and Down penguin softie

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this sweet penguin softie. The little penguin is inspired by the penguin in the book Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers. The pattern is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Finish a neckline with bias tape and a bow

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving the contrast neckline and bow on this top! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use bias tape to make this pretty detail. Get the tute. [photo from See Kate Sew]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple throw pillow cover

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill shows us how to make a simple cover for a throw pillow. The simple square shape is a great way to show off a cool fabric print. The cover is easily removable (buttons across the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Velvet Raindrops Tee

February 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Scared Stitchless has the how-to for making this simple tee with velvet ribbons stitched in stripes down the front. She calls it her Velvet Raindrops Tee. The embellishment is inspired by a dress from Modcloth, though her version makes a… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Use chain piecing to make quick patchwork strips

Tip: Cutting silk fabric on the straight grain

Tutorial: Exposed zippers

Free pattern: Reversible vest for baby

Free pattern: Knit wrap dress for nursing mamas

Tutorial: Serged scarf shoelaces

Tutorial: Loose flowy circle top

Tutorial: Quick-Sew Hobo Purse

Tutorial: Up and Down penguin softie

Tutorial: Finish a neckline with bias tape and a bow

Tutorial: Simple throw pillow cover

Tutorial: Velvet Raindrops Tee

Sewing Pattern: Project Runway-inspired bias trimmed shorts

Tutorial: Stand-alone Peter Pan collar

Tutorial: Little girl’s Aladdin bubble pants