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Free sewing pattern: Men’s basic t-shirt

May 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for making a men’s basic t-shirt with a crew neck. She will also share a tutorial tomorrow showing how to make a V-neck variation. Her free pattern makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy color blocked top, three ways

May 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Purl Bee shows how sophisticated a simple boxy top can be. In fact, they show it three ways, using color blocking, arm length, and waist ties to create variations on the look. Made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15″ doll sundress

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can make a sundress for a 15″ doll. It has a straight cut bodice, a gathered skirt, and ribbons for straps. Velcro makes an easy closure in the back. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add side pockets when making a skirt, plus a free pattern

April 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how to add side pockets to just about any skirt you make, and she includes a free pattern to make the pocket. The pocket pattern comes in three sizes – toddler, girls, and womens. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pouch from a reusable shopping bag

April 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marni from Haberdashery Fun is over at Momtastic showing how you can make a awesome little zippered pouch of a reusable shopping bag. It’s a fun way to pare down your reusable bag stash, or perhaps to extend the life… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty fabric bottle coozies

April 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Katie from View From The Fridge shares a tutorial at A Prudent Life showing how to make pretty fabric koozies to wrap around a soda or beer bottle. The fabric wraps are held in place with button and elastic loop… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a man’s vest

April 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to sew a man’s vest. I’m loving the seersucker she used on the one she made! A classic vest like this can dress up a button up shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Patterns – 8 Ways to Upcycle T-shirts

April 16, 2014 by Kym Terranova 1 Comment

Now that warmer weather has arrived, it’s time to pull all those t-shirts out from the back of your closet and put them front and center. There are probably a few shirts that you’re unsure whether to keep,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s twirly pom pom skirt

April 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Preethi from WIDI shares a tutorial for making this little girl’s pom pom twirly skirt. She calls it the Nirma skirt. It’s a gathered circle skirt with lots of swish when it’s twirled. The pom pom trim on this skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace top with exposed zipper

April 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alexia from Author of Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this lace top with an exposed zipper. It’s a beautiful top for spring!! The lining is sewn together with the lace so it… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute tablet cover

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook (formerly known as The Train To Crazy) shows how you can make this tablet cover with a sleek, modern design in just 15 minutes. The outside is made of leather (or faux… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s paper bag bubble skirt

March 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt with a paper bag style waistband. This is such a pretty skirt for spring! The bubble skirt is made by doubling up the fabric, so there’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom polka dot pillow

March 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial at Polk Dot Chair showing how to make this pom pom polka dot pillow. Bright pom poms are scattered across the front of the throw pillow to create a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover

March 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Josie from Sew For Soul shows how to make this cute fabric notepad cover. Her cutting dimensions will make a cover for an A7 sized notepad (roughly 3″ x 4″). You can easily change up the dimensions to make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux button down tunic

March 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sachiko from Tea Rose home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to yourself a pretty new top for spring. It’s her faux button down tunic, a loose fitting sleeveless tunic. The buttons down the front are decorative… Read more ...