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Sewing Pattern: Drape twist front t-shirt

August 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Dixie DIY adapted a basic t-shirt pattern to give it a draped twisted front. It’s a gorgeous pattern hack, and shares a tutorial at Blank Slate Patterns showing how she did it. She started with the Blanc Tee pattern by… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting four patch coasters

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These four patch coasters are like itty bitty quilts for your drinks! Especially with the faux binding around the edges. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make them. This is a fun scrapbusting project you can make for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summer Nightie for little girls

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free sewing pattern to make a little girl’s summer nightie. It’s a sleeveless knit sundress with a ruffle at the them. Her free pattern is available in a toddler size 2/3. If you… Read more ...

What you need to know about thread weight

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Let’s talk about weight. Thread weight, that is. Using the correct weight of thread does make a difference in your sewing project! Heather from The Sewing Loft sheds some light on thread weight. She tells what those numbers mean and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Christmas tree hot pads

July 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It might still be summer, but you can get a jumpstart on your Christmas sewing! Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a tutorial for making a Christmas tree hot pad. The Christmas tree appliques are so cute, made from a green… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Harry Potter hooded towel

July 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Got a young Harry Potter

fan in your house? Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Harry Potter hooded towel. It’s perfect for after bath time or to take the pool! The hood has Harry’s signature… Read more ...

Tutorial: It’s a Cinch leather handle tote bag

July 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make her It’s a Cinch beach bag. It is indeed an easy bag to make, and it has a drawstring around the top you can cinch in or leave open. A recycled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this versatile wrap scarf in just 15 minutes

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This shibori scarf can be worn as a light wrap, a swimsuit coverup, even an infinity scarf! Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make one. All you need is a little over a yard of lightweight jersey knit fabric… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fold and stow library book bag

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a fold and stow library book bag. It’s made from ripstop nylon, which is very sturdy but thin so you can fold it up small. Her free pattern includes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit pencil skirt with pockets

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a simple knit pencil skirt with one very important addition – pockets! Between keys and phone and random stuff I ended up carrying around because I’m a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magnetic dish pin holder

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A pincushion isn’t the only place you can park your pins. How about a pin dish? Hidden magnets will keep your pins in the dish where they belong until you need them. They’re super easy to make, and Lindsay… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt guinea pig book bands

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These guinea pig book bands are so cute for back-to-school! Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for making them. Aside from some hand sewing on the faces, these are a no-sew project! And they use fold over elastic,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own fabric labels

July 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Happy Together shows how she makes her own fabric labels with her ink jet printer. It’s super easy to do and the labels add a personal touch to anything you make. She says her labels have survived the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Messenger lunch bag

July 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a messenger bag style lunch bag. Younger kids will love one made from a novelty star wars print fabric

(perhaps featuring their favorite characters), while older kids will probably appreciate… Read more ...

Free pattern: Harry Potter sensory activity cube for baby

July 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Okay, this might be the cutest Harry Potter baby

toy ever! It’s a soft sensory activity cube with a Harry Potter theme. Kim from Bugaboo City designed it – and she shares a free pattern for it on her blog! … Read more ...