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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oversized bow headband for baby

September 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A big bow on a baby head, what could be cuter? Machelle from A Joyful Riot shows how you can sew an oversized bow headband for a baby. It’s the perfect hair accessory for a photo session! But it’s also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom trim Trick or Treat bag

September 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Trick or treat bags are just as important for Halloween trick or treating as the costume. Where else are you gonna put all the candy you get? You can use any kind of sack, even an old pillowcase, but these… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ribbon flower with folded petals

September 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This ribbon flower has pretty dimension thanks to the ribbon being folded before it’s gathered. Janine from Sarah Lauren shares a tutorial for making one. Add a button or jewel to the center, and put it on a headband or… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: T-shirt with a woven back and tie

September 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows a neat t-shirt hack where she uses a woven fabric for the back. The woven fabric won’t stretch like a knit does, so a keyhole back and tie closure will make it easy to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Latch flap bag with a knotted strap

September 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern to make this awesome bag! It’s called the Christopher bag, named after the Christopher Robin character from Winnie the Pooh. It has a large flap held closed with rain slicker latches, and a strap that’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered ruffle skirt

September 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Joanne from Craft Passion shows how you can sew a tiered ruffle skirt. You can make it in any size from baby to adult because her tutorial includes how to figure what size fabric pieces to cut based on the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Bunny Beanie

September 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion offers a free sewing pattern for making this Baby Bunny Beanie. She also shares a video tutorial showing how to sew it together. It’s made from fleece to be warm on baby’s head. You can change up the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiffon fairy dress for little girls

September 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make a floaty chiffon fairy dress. Add in a flower crown and a purchased set of wings, and you’ll have one beautiful little fairy on your hands! Make it for Halloween… Read more ...

Free pattern: Friendly tiger shark softie

September 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sharks might sound scary, but this tiger shark softie is a friendly guy. And sooo cute! Kathy from Designs By KTGreen shares a free sewing pattern at Sew Mama Sew so you can make him. You can give each one… Read more ...

Sewing Free pattern: Cinderella dress apron

September 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making a Cinderella apron that little girls will absolutely love. The apron is a simplified version of Cinderella’s blue ball gown, made from cottons (easy to sew on) and using… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Football headband

September 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Football season is here! Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern for making this adorable football headband. It’s made from a solid brown fabric and hand stitched with white thread to make it look like a football. Her free… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make bike shorts from old leggings

September 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you have active little girls in your house, you’ve seen more than one pair of leggings with holes in the knees. When that happens, don’t throw them away. Turn them into bike shorts! Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares… Read more ...

Free pattern: Autumn acorn banner

September 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial and free template for this adorable acorn banner. The acorn design works for the entire autumn season, from now through Thanksgiving! Use scraps of wool, suiting, or even upholstery fabrics to make the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip back sweater refashion

September 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Add a cool zip back to a plain sweater with this tutorial from Geneva at A Pair & A Spare. It’s an easy refashion that will update last year’s sweater into a trendy new sweater for this season. If you… Read more ...

Halloween costume sewing tips

September 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Halloween costumes are fun to imagine and can also be fun to sew. They can also be a challenge if you’re not used to sewing, or if you’re using a specialty costuming fabric that you’ve not sewn on before. Melissa… Read more ...