sewing – Page 101

Tutorial: Use chain piecing for speed up your patchwork

March 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

One of the tricks that quilters use to speed up their sewing is chain piecing. Chain piecing allows you to sew lots of short seams, one after another, without lifting up or putting down your presser foot. If you’ve never… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim hexie rug

March 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I love sewing with recycled denim! The variations in wash and wear patterns make for interesting colors and shading. I keep a stash of old jeans so I’ve always got some on hand. Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Bunnies in Love patchwork pillow

March 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Make a Spring throw pillow with patchwork and sweet bunnies! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern and tutorial. I’m not sure what I love more – the hearts in the air between the two bunnies, or the fluffy… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add zipper accents to a plain t-shirt

March 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Zippers might be functional, but they’re also a fun way to add color or bling to a plain top. (Especially if you use a metal zipper!) Courtney from A Little Craft in Your Day shows how to add zippers to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric cuff bracelet

March 1, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This cuff bracelet is quick and easy to make, and is a great way to use up both fabric and interfacing scraps. Each one has three individual fabric strips held together with a button tab. Mix and match the prints… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Denim jeans pocket tote bag

February 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Whether they get worn out or just outgrown, it seems all of us have at least one pair of old jeans hanging around the house. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use an old pair of jeans… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls knit circle skirt

February 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

If you have a little girl who loves the twirly of a skirt, make her a circle skirt! It’s an easy style of skirt to sew – no basting stitches, no pulling gathers – and they are the best for… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Men’s long sleeved t-shirt

February 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew a men’s long sleeved t-shirt with this free pattern from Emily of Life Sew Savory! While a lot of menswear is more difficult to sew than women’s or kids’ clothing because of the tailoring or details, t-shirts are just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy bandana Easter basket liner

February 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Looking to add a cute and simple touch to your Easter baskets? The Heathered Nest has the perfect solution with a quick and easy bandana Easter basket liner that can be made in less than 5 minutes! This super simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15 minute table runner

February 24, 2018 by Anne Weaver

In just 15 minutes, you can sew a table runner to add color and pattern to your table setting! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how. All you need is a yard and a half of fabric and some… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap or snack bag

February 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Skip the throw-away plastic baggies and use reusable sandwich wraps and snack bags to pack your lunch instead! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make re-useable snack bags yourself. Her sewing tutorial for lunch snack bags includes… Read more ...