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Sewing Pattern: No-sew bow sleeve t-shirt

July 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wow! Look at this cute bow sleeve detail you can add to a t-shirt – with no sewing required! There’s a tutorial at Creating Laura showing how to do it. She uses glue to hold the bow center in place,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim IKEA chair

July 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, this chair!! It’s an IKEA Skruvsta chair recovered in upcycled denim. The IKEA hack is by Claire from Pillar Box Blue, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her method will work with any chair, though… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a gathered front raglan top for the perfect summer top

July 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This gathered front raglan top is the perfect mix of a breezy summer top and easy to wear t-shirt. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a gathered front raglan top. Most of the shirt is made… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lace trimmed shorts

July 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These lace trimmed shorts were made for summer! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for making them. Her free pattern fits a women’s size small. If you need another size, she has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim hexagon pillow

July 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This recycled jeans hexagon pillow is perfection! The different shades of old denim create an ombre effect. And those hexies! Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how to make one. As if I needed… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY armband flashlight

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This armband flashlight would be so much fun for the kids, especially this 4th of July weekend as they’re waiting on the fireworks to start! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make one. It’s made from stretch… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Braided back American flag tank

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this braided back flag tank out of a plain white t-shirt. The flag design is made with fabric paint and stencils, and the open braided back and fringe with some clever cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimono top for summer layering

July 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This kimono jacket is perfect for summer time layering! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can sew one up. The simple jacket is a fun way to use a sheer print. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew American flag table runner

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room shows how you can make this American flag table runner – with no sewing required. The design looks like a stitched flag, but it’s made with paint and stencil. So easy and so festive! Click… Read more ...

Where to find swimwear fabric & supplies online

June 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The hardest part of sewing swimwear is just sourcing your supplies. You can probably buy some of it locally, but you’ll probably need to check online sources to find everything you need. Heather from Closet Case Files has collected up… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy fringe neck detail for t-shirts and dresses

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am loving the fringe on these 4th of July dresses! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to add that detail to a dress or t-shirt. It’s just a few extra steps added to finishing… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Magical tooth fairy pillow

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a magical tooth fairy pillow. The pillow itself is a simple tooth shape with a pocket on the back. She used an embroidery machine to add the fairy design to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sewing sweater knits

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a sweater in a day, without knitting or crocheting a stitch? Yes, you can do it with sweater knit fabric and a sewing machine. Sweater knit fabric is quite different from woven fabrics – and also different from t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cute apron with a flounce hem

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a cute apron with a flounce ruffle at the hem. Her instructions give the dimensions to cut to make an adult size, but you could easily size it down to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pool tote bag

June 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Bits of Everything shows how you can make a pool bag to carry your towels and sunscreen and other pool necessities. The bag has a roomy inside, and also pockets all the way around to hold smaller items. … Read more ...