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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 ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bags

June 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Summertime is picnics and play dates, which means lots of take-along snacks. Lindsay from The Cottage Home shows how to make reusable snack bags from fabric. They’re perfect for dry snacks like crackers, Goldfish, etc. Wash them and use them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double pot holder with pockets

June 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Why do they make pot holders so small, when pans tend to be so big? Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a generously sized double oven mitt. There are pockets at either end to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy upcycled t-shirt dress

June 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beckie at Infarrantly Creative shows how you can make this cute 4th of July dress out of upcycled t-shirts. She found all of the shirts she needed at the thrift store (including the one with the 4th of July design… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Simple all-purpose fabric headband

June 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

SewVery shows how you can make a simple all-purpose headband out of knit fabric. It’s wide on top but pleated at the bottom so it’s comfortable at the base of your head. The stretch of the knit will help the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a summer sling bag

June 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can sew a Summer Sling Bag to take along on your summer adventures. Whether you’ve got travel plans or will be spending the summer around town, this bag is lightweight and easy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans patchwork bag

June 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork! And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how. The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew shoulder tied t-shirt

June 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You don’t have to sew to make a great looking summer top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this shoulder tie t-shirt, with no sewing required. Start with a plain boxy tee, and cut and tie to make… Read more ...