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Sewing Tutorial: Hexie pincushion

February 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I find hexies satisfying to make, but I’m not so good at sewing them all together to make a large project like a quilt. I need a smaller projects for my hexies, like this hexie pincushion by Swoodson Says. She… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Charm square bunny treat bags

February 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew these adorable bunny treat bags from charm squares! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial and a free pattern for making them. Each bag uses 4 5″ squares of fabric, with very little waste. Make them from your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby diaper and wipes travel pouch

February 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can sew a baby diaper and wipes travel pouch. It’s small enough to fit in your purse, but still has room for a baby diaper (or two) and a pack of wipes –… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Girls tunic dress and nightgown

February 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew a tunic dress or nightgown for your little girl using this free pattern from Emily at Nap Time Creations. The front bodice is gathered at the shoulder seam. Make it short as a tunic or longer as a dress… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Basket tote bag

February 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making this beautiful basket tote. This is a perfect everyday bag! Easy to carry and plenty of room for all your stuff. You can’t see it in this photo, but there’s… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Toddler’s hooded robe

February 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s after bath time or just on a cool night, little kids love wrapping up in a snuggly robe! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial – and a free pattern – at The Creative Spark for sewing… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: No-sew sock bunny softie

February 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These sock bunnies are a fun Easter craft to make with the kids! Crystal from A Pumpkin & A Princess shares a tutorial showing how to make them. There’s no sewing required, though you could stitch the pieces instead of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: 3 ways to finish a knit neckline

February 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Finishing the neck is one of the last steps in sewing a t-shirt, and it’s probably the one most likely to give you trouble. There’s nothing more frustrating than a wonky neck finish on an otherwise perfect t-shirt! Melissa from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a raglan shirt

February 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a cute style of shirt to make that’s also easy to sew, the raglan shirt (or baseball tee) is the way to go. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how easy it is to make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clutch bag with a serged zipper

February 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that you can install zippers using your sergers? I didn’t – until I saw this post at TrashN2Tees. Jenelle shows how you can make an easy serged clutch, including inserting the zipper. You can even use the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack pouches

February 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Packing a school lunch every day uses a lot of baggies – especially if you have more than one lunch to pack each day! Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can sew reusable snack pouches that will help… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Felt Rogue One Stormtrooper Doll

February 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive created this felt Rogue One stormtrooper doll as a present for her nephew. She’s sharing the pattern and a tutorial on her blog. It’s sewn entirely with hand stitches. The flat (not stuffed) limbs are poseable. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Celeste bikini panties

February 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Ohhh Lulu shares a free version of her Celeste bikini panties pattern. The pattern includes women’s sizes XS – XXL. The free version shows how to finish them with lace trim and fold over elastic for the waist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrist cuff pincushion

February 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This wrist cuff pincushion keeps your pins right where you need them for sewing. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. If you’re worried about accidentally pushing a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Swan apron, plus a pattern

February 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This swan apron is making me smile today! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one. She starts with a plain apron and adds the swan to the top. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. With a… Read more ...