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Sewing Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bags

November 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s about 2 months into the school year. How many baggies have you used in school lunches so far? I’m sure your child’s teacher could write a word problem for you to figure that out. If the number of baggies… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini mannequin bookend

October 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making a mini mannequin bookend. It will sit so pretty on a fabric shelf, or to hold the end of a row of sewing books. You could also use it… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew spiderweb cutout t-shirt

October 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Halloween is tomorrow but there’s still time to create a cool Halloween top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create a spiderweb cutout on the back of a t-shirt. No sewing, no gluing – just cutting! How’s that for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boho floor pouf from dollar store rugs

October 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Look what you can make from those dollar store woven rag rugs! Mark Montano has a tutorial on this blog, Make Your Mark, showing how to make them – and he’s got a free pattern for you, too! Make several… Read more ...

Tutorial: Last minute genie costume for a little girl

October 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s an adorable little genie costume that you make last minute! It’s styled after characters on the Shimmer and Shine TV show, but you don’t have to know the show to think this is super cute. The costume is includes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bag organizer zipper pouches

October 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a set of zipper pouches to help organize all that stuff you bring along with you when you have kids and you go places. Each pouch has a label tab sticking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ghost costume mittens

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making these felt ghost mittens. They’re a fun way to dress up for Halloween without donning a full costume. They’re easily made from craft felt with just one seam per mitten. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Wine or oil bottle gift bags in three sizes

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A bottle of wine or perhaps a fancy cooking oil makes a great Christmas gift. The only issue is how to wrap it up. The bottles are tall and heavy, which makes it hard to put them in a paper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s shirt refashioned into a woman’s top

October 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Thrift stores are awash with men’s button up shirts. Irene from Serger Pepper shares a tutorial at House of Estrela showing how you can refashion a man’s button up shirt into a cute new top for yourself! It’s an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur cross body bag

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah has a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur cross body bag. The faux fur is perfect for this time of year! It takes just a small piece of faux fur to make the bag,… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Hooded or cowl poncho cape for an 18″ doll

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Heidi & Finn share a free pattern to make a doll-sized version of their newly released Veritas cape. You can make the cape with a hood or a cowl. The doll cape fits an 18″ doll. If you buy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hooded fleece scarf with tassels

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a hooded scarf that will keep your neck and your ears warm this winter! It’s made from fleece and has big ol’ tassels at the ends which are so cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Adorable owl softies in any size

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making these adorable owl softies. I have several friends who love owls – perhaps I should sew some up for them? You can give each her own personality by changing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slouchy shoulder bag

October 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been feeling the need to make myself a new bag. This soft slouchy shoulder bag by Sew4Home may do the trick. I’m loving it made from plaid flannel – it makes my inner 90s grunge girl happy! But if… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Post mastectomy camisole

October 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video showing how you can sew a camisole designed for women to wear post mastectomy surgery. Women recovering from a mastectomy can’t lift their arms for several weeks, which can… Read more ...