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Tutorial: Pieced flower pillow

November 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This pieced flower pillow would make a pretty addition to a little girl’s bedding set! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making it. She gives it dimension by stuffing the petals part of the pillow, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf for a doll

November 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Doll It Up shows how you can make a faux fur infinity scarf for a doll. The dimensions she gives will make one to fit an American Girl or other 18″ doll, but you can adjust the dimensions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Secret pocket lanyard

November 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This secret pocket lanyard is an easy way to carry ID and a little bit of cash around with you. You can also use it as a mini wallet inside a larger bag. It’s a great gift idea for teachers,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ollie & Olivia sleepy time owl softies

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making their Ollie & Olivia Sleepy Time Stuffed Owls. They’re made from fleece so they’re extra huggable. Make them from bright colors and fun prints to give them cheery personalities. Finished dimensions are 18″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded baby bath towel and washcloth gift set

October 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This hooded towel and matching washcloth makes a wonderful gift set for a new baby! Sew4Home shows how you can make them. Make them from a soft terry cloth, with a hood from a fun cotton print and contrast bias… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled sweatshirt tote

October 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how you can transform an old sweatshirt into an awesome tote. I’m loving it made from a sports team sweatshirt! The thick sweatshirt fabric is perfect for a bag, and the logo gets framed perfectly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 Sizes

October 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make her Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 sizes. Her patchwork method makes quick work of sewing all those squares together. And check out the perfectly matched corners! The small tote measures … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted doll blanket

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Night-Night was one of my daughter’s faaaaavorite games to play when she was little. All day long, she’d put her stuffed kitties to bed. Then wake them up. Then put them to bed again. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded swaddle blankets for baby and doll

September 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop showing how to make a hooded swaddle blanket. She makes it from a double gauze, which is light and breathable. Her post at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Everyday Skirt

September 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s Always Autumn has the how-to for making a simple Everyday Skirt. The skirt pieces are cut on a curve to create an A-line shape that is fuller at the bottom than at the waist. The waist is an easy-to-sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make these drawstring storage bins that are oh-so-cute and oh-so-practical. They’re made from Waterproof Oxford, a woven 100% polyester oxford fabric. (She gives a link in her post where you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric basket or tote with angled handles

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These fabric baskets are so pretty! The tutorial for making them is at Sew4Home. The handles are stitched down the outside of the bag at an angle, creating a cool design element. Finished dimensions are 8″ wide x 7½” high… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to take women’s measurements for sewing

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

It doesn’t matter how beautifully you finish the seams or how perfectly you cut the pieces, if you start with inaccurate measurements your garment isn’t going to look good. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video… Read more ...

Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy. It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself. The bag is made from a vinyl or leather,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Corset blouse button up shirt refashion

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sasha from Fruits, Flowers & Clouds shares a tutorial at Makery showing how you can create this corset blouse from a basic button-up shirt. I love this! Adding the fitted corset waist gives shaping and va-va-voom to a menswear staple.… Read more ...