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Tutorial: Make a wrist pincushion

June 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a pincushion you can wear on your wrist. The pincushion has a pretty flower shape and is big enough to hold plenty of pins and needles for your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece butterfly softie

June 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This fleece butterfly softie is soo cute! You can sew one yourself using a free pattern that Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares at Sew Mama Sew. Don’t worry if you’ve never made a softie before because this pattern… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Stars and Stripes 4th Of July hot pad

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for her Stars and Stripes hot pad. It’s the hot pad of the month for June. The star in the corner is made with English paper piecing. If you’ve wanted to learn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic blanket tote bag

June 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a picnic blanket tote bag to take with you to summertime picnics, park days, and firework displays! Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can make one. Keep it in the trunk… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Perfect fit & flare dress, no pattern required

June 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

What is the perfect dress for you? For me, it’s one that’s comfortable and makes me feel pretty, and one that can be dressed up or down as needed. This fit & flare dress by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric and tulle flower headbands

June 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kristyn from Lil Luna shows how you can make these fun and adorable fabric flower headbands. They’re layered from fabric circles, gathered up tulle, a fabric yo yo, and a pretty button. You make each one unique by changing up… Read more ...

Free pattern: Men’s pajama shorts for Father’s Day

June 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a free sewing pattern that would make a perfect Father’s Day gift! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making men’s pajama shorts. They have a loose fit, side pockets, and come down to the knees. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute pillow covers

June 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

10 minutes is all it takes to give your living room a makeover! You can do it by just creating some new pillows for your couch and chairs. You’d be surprised how much that can do to give a whole… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretchy car seat cover

June 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew created this stretchy cover for her baby’s car seat. It’s made from a knit fabric so it stretches to fit snugly around the car seat. It’s open at the top so you can peek in… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a girls summer maxi dress from a t-shirt pattern

June 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Sew Like My Mom joins Melly Sews’ 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial for making this summer maxi dress for girls. The long knit dress has an A-line shape and deep slits at the bottom for… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy Breezy Swimsuit Cover Up Skirt

June 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This cover up skirt is just the thing to pull on over a swimsuit when you’re en route to the pool! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making one. It’s a simple gathered skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl bottom market tote

June 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a market tote with a vinyl bottom. The vinyl bottom helps protect the fabric – and your bag’s contents – from dirt and moisture on the ground. The bag has… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reversible smock style ruffle apron

June 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can sew this reversible smock style apron using a free pattern and tutorial from Sew4Home! The apron has a bib top and a gathered skirt with a deep ruffle at the hem. It’s reversible so you can get two… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruffle baby bib

June 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew a ruffle baby bib with a free pattern and tutorial from Mary Martha Mama! The bib has an absorbent terry cloth

backing. The rows of ruffles make this so pretty for baby girls! Or, if you’re making a bib… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY dog bed with a carrying handle

June 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Who says dog beds have to be ugly? If you make it yourself, you can choose fabric you love. The dog bed that Jess from The Sewing Rabbit made is awesome in black and white stripes. She shares a tutorial… Read more ...