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Tutorial: Zippered pocket tote

May 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A tote bag is a good project for showing off a pretty fabric print, like the poppy print that Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio used in this bag. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Dolman Dress

May 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Dolman Dress, a loose fit knit dress perfect for spring and summer. It can go as dressy or as casual as you like depending on how you accessorize. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charm square or scrap fabric tray

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Here’s a quick little project for using your orphan charm squares (or maybe just some scraps you’ve cut to charm square size). Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make a small fabric tray. Your fabric tray… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple checkbook cover

May 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Veronca from SewVery shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how to make a simple checkbook over. The fabric covers are easy to make and can be embellished up with ribbons and other cute trims. Or, change up the dimensions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt

May 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a tiered maxi skirt. A long full skirt is sooo summery, especially in white like shows in her example. You can make one in any size, from little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up a simple fabric box

May 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can sew up a simple fabric box. She is using the one she made to store a collection of fat quarters. Fabric box to store fabric – how perfect is that! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered top round pillow

May 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make this pillow with a gathered top and piped sides. You might think that the gathered top (and bottom) would be hard to sew to the side pieces, but the whole thing comes together quite easily. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tablet cover with a zippered pocket

April 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jann Newton from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make this quilted tablet cover. The quilting helps protect your tablet from small bumps. A zippered pocket on the front gives a place… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple phone wallet

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a quick phone wallet. It’s a simple fabric sleeve that holds your phone, with a swivel hook at the top so you can clip it to your bag. The dimensions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and leather zippered pouch

April 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kelli from True Bias shows how to make her Linen and Leather Pouch. They’re zippered pouches with leather corner accents. What you use them foe is up to you. How about a cosmetics bag, pencil pouch, or small clutch. Finished… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather diaper clutch

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a leather diaper clutch that’s sleek and sophisticated. It’s easy to make, requiring just two straight seams and a snap. This would make a great gift for a new parent. Or,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny felt houses

April 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delilahiris shares a free pattern to make these sweet little felt houses. The front door has a heart shaped window and really opens. A button clasp holds it shut. The little felt houses are perfect blank canvases for all kinds… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy zippered pouch

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making this boxy zippered pouch. It makes a great cosmetics bag, but I can also see it being a good pencil pouch or sewing kit bag. You can make them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible pillowcase

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make a reversible pillow case. If you want to make it extra pretty, you can add trim to the opening. Making it reversible gives you two looks from the one pillowcase. It also… Read more ...

Free Pattern: The Slouchy Tee

March 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This slouchy tee is a free pattern from It’s Always Autumn. The simple pattern is quick to sew. And the easy going style of this tee makes it an everday wardrobe staple. It fits loose through the body, with elbow… Read more ...