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Free Sewing pattern: Candy corn applique Halloween pillow

October 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Who says Halloween decorations have to be all dark and spooky? This candy corn pillow by Bev from Flamingo Toes is all bright and cheery! She shares a tutorial at The Idea Room showing how to make it. She used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece baby Yoda costume

October 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make this Yoda costume for your child, and you’ll have the cutest little Yoda around!! Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how to make it. The costume includes the hat with ears – those ears!!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crossbody bag from a kitchen towel

October 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kara from A Kailo Chic Life created this fall cross body bag out of a kitchen towel! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It doesn’t look kitchen towel-ish at all thanks to the faux leather bottom and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make doll pants from your child’s outgrown leggings

October 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Artsy Fartsy Mama shows how she turns her daughter’s outgrown leggings into new leggings for her doll. It’s super easy when you reuse the hem from the leggings. It takes just a few seams and an elastic casing. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Black Cat Halloween pillow

October 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This Halloween pillow shows that black cats aren’t bad luck – they’re cute! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a free pattern at Therm O Web for making it. Her black cat applique has big friendly eyes and a happy… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add a turtleneck to a basic t-shirt pattern

October 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from The Wild Stitch shows how you can add a turtleneck to any basic t-shirt pattern. It’s a simple addition that adds style and warmth to the neckline. Really, it’ll with any basic bodice designed to be made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Expandable travel tote bag

October 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You’re headed out the door for a day trip. Do you grab the small tote bag that’s easy to carry or the large tote bag that has room for anything you might need to carry with you. It’s a hard… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Slash and spread a t-shirt pattern to make a dress

September 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tami from Love Notions shows how you can use the slash and spread method to turn a basic t-shirt or tunic pattern into a dress. She shows three different shapes of dresses you can make – a simple A-line, one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shorts for tweens

September 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sewing patterns for tweens are hard to find! Kids’ patterns are too small and often too childish is design, but the women’s patterns are not shaped for their bodies. Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making a pair of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women pajama lounge pants

September 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing better after a long day than putting on your pajama pants and curling up on the couch with a book or a good TV show. Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making pajama lounge… Read more ...

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 ...