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Tutorial: Softie Sleeping Bag

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When my daughter was little she liked to play Night-Night, which involved tucking all of her favorite stuffed animals in for a good night’s sleep. Over and over and over. She tucked them into my bed, but how cute would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elizabeth Queen Tote

March 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can find a free project sheet for making this roomy tote bag over at Make It Coats. They call it the Elizabeth Queen Tote, named after the fabulous Queen Elizabeth fabric by Tula Pink that is used to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table square with mitered corners

March 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jona from Stop Staring and Start Sewing shows how you can make a self binding table square with mitered corners. The dimensions she gives will make a 21″ x 21″ table square you can place under a centerpiece. This same… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s boxer shorts

March 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Worn with a basic t-shirt, boxer shorts make cute and comfortable warm weather pajamas. And Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making a pair of women’s boxer shorts. They are easy to sew, so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tufted round patchwork floor cushion

March 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tufted round patchwork floor cushion. It’s easy to see the patchwork on the top in this photo, but the sides are also made from patchwork. The tufting accents the patchwork design. There’s also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Small drawstring gift bag

March 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a small drawstring bag. She suggests making them as gift bags. They’d be a pretty way to present a small gift, perhaps jewelry. And at the end of her post,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop or notebook sleeve

March 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Randi at Fresh Squeezed Fabrics shows how you can make this notebook or laptop sleeve, in a guest tutorial at During Quiet Time. Fusible fleece between the outside and the lining helps protect the computer from bumps. The closure is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serger cover

February 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Your sewing machine may have a cover to protect it from the dust, but does your serger? Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for making a serger cover. Her dimensions will make a cover for a Brother 1034 serger,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chiffon Cardigan

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Chiffon Cardigan. The sheer fabric makes a pretty layer over a tank or short-sleeved tee. I’m loving the pom pom trim she used to finish the edges! She doesn’t state a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt kaftan dress

February 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cindy from Upcycled Design Lab shows how you can create this kaftan dress out of a stack of old t-shirts. The bodice is color blocked from the tops of two t-shirts, and the skirt is a patchwork you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunk bed duvet covers

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a duvet cover. She made a set that fit exactly on top of a twin mattress with no cover hanging down, because they will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Joscelyn tiered skirt for little girls

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial for making her Joscelyn tiered skirt for little girls. I love this style of skirt! The full skirt is fun for little girls to twirl. Make it from three different prints, or all from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Satin ribbon trimmed tutu

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This ribbon trimmed tutu is just precious! It’s actually a simple knotted tulle tutu, but with satin ribbon sewn to the bottom of each strip of tulle. The satin ribbon tends to curl, which adds dimension to the tutu. And… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tall leather tote

February 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote. Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone… Read more ...