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Tutorial: Make a patchwork pincushion from your tiniest fabric scraps

August 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a quick project to use up some of your smallest scraps! Heather from The Sewing Loft t shows how you can use them to make this pretty patchwork pincushion. A strip of patchwork across the pincushion showcases your scraps.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Stray sock dog softie

August 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t throw away that stray sock! Turn it into a cute little dog softie! Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial showing how. You can make the whole softie from just the one sock. Once you master… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Smock apron with big pockets

August 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can sew a smock apron with big pockets. The short full apron is gathered on to a bodice that sits high on the chest for good coverage. She gave it shoulder straps rather… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage style sweetheart apron

August 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you love vintage style, you’ll love this apron! Sew4Home has a free sewing pattern for making this adorable vintage style apron. It has an angled bib and pocket trims, and a cute flounce around the hem. A knotted neck… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls’ fall cardigan

August 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making a fall cardigan for girls. The short sleeved cardigan layers nicely over a t-shirt and is perfect for a cooler fall day, or perhaps a very air… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vinyl wet bag in 2 sizes

August 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making a vinyl

wet bag. Her free pattern includes 2 sizes – a larger bag to bring wet items home from the pool without getting everything around them wet as… Read more ...

Free pattern: Babydoll dolman dress in girls’ sizes

August 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for this babydoll dolman dress. The simple knit dress is perfect for back-to-school! It has an empire waist and can be worn over leggings. Her free pattern fits girls’ sizes 2T… Read more ...

Free pattern: Autumn acorn coasters

August 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Leslie from The Seasoned Homemaker shares a free pattern for these autumn acorn coasters. They are so cute for fall decor, but they are also easy to make. You can get a lot of use from them, too, because you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric dress form gift tags

August 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Any present with a fabric dress form gift tag is one that I’m gonna like! Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how you can make these pretty dress form gift tags. It’s a perfect project for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cat backpack for toddlers and preschoolers

August 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, this kitty cat backpack! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for it at Joann’s Creative Spark blog. It’s sized just right for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s so cute for day care and preschool, or a sleepover… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew side tied t-shirt

August 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You don’t need to sew a stitch to refashion a plain boxy t-shirt into one that’s fitted at the sides. Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this no-sew side tied t-shirt. It’ll still be loose and blousy at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dinosaur tail tote bags

August 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Havalah from Sisters, What! shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew dino tail tote bags. They’ve got dinosaur spikes down the middle, and a spikey tail sticking out from the bottom. Cute!! They’d make awesome… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled leather jacket tote bag

August 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

That tired looking leather jacket at the thrift can become an awesome new tote for yourself! Anielska Aniela shares a tutorial showing how she created this lined tote bag out of a recycled leather jacket. The lining is made from… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add color and little extra length to a plain tee

August 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you add some color to a plain t-shirt. It’s also a clever way to add a little extra length to a shirt that might have shrunk up in the wash. It’s a super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit pencil skirt for mamas and girls

August 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lauren from Right Sides Together shows how you can make a knit pencil skirt for yourself and for your daughter. Now mamas tend to have curves, while little girls do not, so she gives separate instructions for the mama skirt… Read more ...