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Tutorial: Cozy Upcycled sweater Christmas trees

November 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make these cozy Christmas tree decorations out of an old sweater. They have wooden down trunks and wood slice stands. Make a forest for your mantel!… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy neck band for knit tops

November 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows how you can create a neck band on a knit top or bodice on your serger. Or, f you don’t have a serger, you can also do this on a sewing machine if you use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy wool sweater Christmas stockings

November 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make Christmas stockings from felted wool sweaters. They are super easy to make and look so pretty for Christmas! If you place… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shabby chic button wreath

November 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lisa at A Spoonful of Sugar created this lovely vintage shabby chic wreath from stash buttons. She used another sewing supply – can you spot it? The base is covered in sewing pattern tissue! Perfect! If you’re thinking you may… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel Advent calendar book

November 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Advent calendars are fun to hang on the wall, but what if you don’t have enough wall space or are traveling during the Christmas season? Jill from Creating My Way To Success designed a travel Advent calendar that’s made like… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote bag

November 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew up a beautiful leather tote. She shares the tutorial and a free pattern over at Fleece Fun. It’s made from a faux leather and heavy weight cotton and has rivets and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas cards

November 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Use your smallest fabric scraps to make beautiful Christmas cards! Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial Skip To My Lou today showing how. AND they’ve got two free card designs you can download and print. The printable includes a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ladybug tote bag

November 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for the cutest ladybug tote bag! It has a rounded body and two “wings” layered on the front. And just because it’s a ladybug doesn’t mean you HAVE to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button snowflake table runner from old pants

November 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make a cute snowflake table runner out of an old pair of pants. She used red pants to give it a red and white Christmas-y color scheme. She added snowflakes with… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: 1 hour t-shirt

November 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve got an hour, you’ve got enough time to sew yourself a t-shirt! And Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern! It’s a simple pattern with just two pieces – a front and a back – so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buffalo plaid sweater Christmas pillow

November 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make this sweater pillow with a buffalo plaid Christmas greeting. The sweater and the buffalo plaid give it a cozy feel, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY casserole carrier

November 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a work potluck or a family dinner, many of us will be taking a dish of food with us somewhere this week. If it’s still hot from the oven, that can present difficulties! Kerri from How Does She?… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt dump truck softie with bottle cap wheels

November 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

See the big wheels on this felt dump truck softie? They’re bottle caps! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free sewing pattern for making the softie. The bottle cap wheels are held safely in place using an unexpected sewing supply. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a placemat with a flatware pocket

November 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These placemats have flatware pockets that make setting a pretty Thanksgiving table a breeze! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The placemat is quilted and has a pocket tucked into the corner. They’re great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini patchwork Christmas stockings

November 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jeni from In Color Order shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make mini patchwork Christmas stockings. The stocking is small, and the fabric pieces in the patchwork are even smaller, so it’s a good… Read more ...