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Tutorial: Upcycled denim herb garden

April 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Turn an old pair of jeans into a handy vertical herb garden for the kitchen! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how. The little hanging pots are the perfect size for herb plants, and convenient to reach… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Cheery chicken softie

April 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

You don’t have to own chickens to appreciate how cute these cheery chicken softies are! Virginia from Gingercake shares a free pattern and a video tutorial showing how to make them. Sew them up from a mix of fabric prints… Read more ...

Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Long raglan tee to wear with leggings

March 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Long raglan tee to wear with leggings

This long raglan sleeve t-shirt is perfect to wear with leggings! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern and tutorial. The raglan sleeves give it a sportier look (especially if you use contrast fabric on the sleeves), and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Boro cross body bag with hand stitched detail

March 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

When I saw this bag pop up in my reader this morning, I was immediately drawn to wonderful handstitching detail. It’s the Boro Cross Body Bag, and it’s a free pattern from Vicky of Vicky Myers Creations. The small bag… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How to thread a serger

March 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like my serger

coming unthreaded to throw a monkey wrench in my sewing plans. That lower looper is so tricky to thread! I don’t think I’ve ever threaded it successfully on the first try, and never without a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Newborn baby knee patch pants

March 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These knee patch pants are perfect to sew up for a brand new baby! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial. If you have a Cricut Maker, she’s got a pattern you can download and cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bunny hoodie

March 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how you can transform a plain hoodie into an adorable Easter bunny hoodie for a child! It’s actually a pretty simple project you can complete an afternoon (or less). Plus, you can remove the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knotted hair ties

March 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew a cute hair accessory in minutes from your fabric scraps!! LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make knotted hair ties. She includes a free pattern for you to use. They’re super fast to sew –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimono wrap made from scarves

March 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew yourself a new kimono wrap out of a couple of scarves! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how . Wear it with a simple tank and a pair of jeans for a casual… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted patchwork pillow

March 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Make some new pillows to spruce up your porch or sunroom for spring! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for making a quilted patchwork pillow. The simple square patchwork design shows off the prints of the fabrics, plus… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Simple vinyl sunglasses case

March 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

A simple sunglasses case sewn from vinyl makes a great last minute gift! Dana from MADE Everyday shows how you can sew one up. You can add fun designs to the front with applique. Add flowers, hearts, monograms, it’ll all… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Mesh travel lingerie travel bag

March 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how to sew a travel lingerie bag. You can use the bag to keep your lingerie separated from the rest of your clothes in your suitcase. And because the… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Tea and a book mug mat

March 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Time for tea and a book mug mat

Life is busy and there’s always some place I need to be or some obligation needing to be met. This mug mat by Staci from Crafty Staci reminds us to take time for ourselves, perhaps with a cuppa tea and… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: How to cut heat transfer vinyl without a cutting machine

March 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Heat transfer vinyl is a quick way to add personality to a sewing project – or to a bag or t-shirt that you’ve purchased from the store. But did you know you don’t have to have a Silhouette or Cricut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter chick onesie dress for baby

March 24, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Make an adorable Easter chick dress for your favorite little baby! Carla here from Creatin’ in the Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web. It’s easy to make because it uses a onesie – you just have to make… Read more ...