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Sewing Pattern: Twisted turban headband

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Repurpose an old t-shirt into a twisted turban headband! Anni from We Must Be Dreamers shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It’s super easy to do and keeps an old t-shirt from ending up in a trash can. … Read more ...

11 sewing tools from household or hardware items

May 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

By definition, sewists and crafters are creative people. It’s no surprise then that we improvise sewing tools from unconventional sources. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares 11 household or hardware items that you can put to use in your sewing. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: T-shirt maxi dress

May 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can sew a t-shirt maxi dress. It fits like your favorite t-shirt through the bodice but extended at the bottom to maxi length. Her tutorial shows how to make your own… Read more ...

Children’s swimwear sewing round-up

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Swimwear is not difficult to sew, especially children’s swimwear as there’s no support or shaping necessary as there is for women’s swimwear. If you’ve been wanting to give it a go, check out this post over at Project Run and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Boho Kimono

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make a simple Boho kimono. Wear it all summer long layered over a tank or tee. It’s a great project for beginners, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add character to a plain bag with vintage fabric

May 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This bag started its life as a plain cross body bag. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life covered the flap with vintage fabric to give it character, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s not… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap maxi skirt

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Break out of your jeans and t-shirt rut with a cute wrap maxi skirt! It’s just as comfortable to wear but takes the style up a notch (or two, or three). Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh drawstring soccer bag

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make a mesh drawstring soccer bag. It’ll carry your ball, cleats, and other soccer gear to and from soccer practice. The mesh allows any dirt to shake out,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Maz Kanata Star Wars doll

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive is celebrating May the 4th with a free pattern for making a Maz Kanata plush doll. I’m in love! She’s a rather small doll, almost small enough to fit in the palm in your hand. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bike pannier from any tote bag

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Tried & True shows how you can turn any tote bag into a bike pannier so it’s easy to carry things along with you on your bike ride. Her tutorial shows how to add Velcro straps to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s busy book with 12 interactive pages

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood has just finished a sew-along for a child’s busy book. The fabric book has 12 pages filled with activities to keep young hands and minds engaged. Pages include a purse with a photo album inside,… Read more ...

5 ways to make your sewing space more functional

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m always on the lookout for ways to make my sewing space more functional. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares 5 simple ideas to organize your supplies and create a more efficient workspace. The more efficient my space, the more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tote from a denim shirt or jeans

May 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tringa from DIY Clothes shows how she created this awesome tote bag out of a denim shirt. I think you could easily adapt this to use a pair of jeans instead, if you’re not able to find a denim shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to mend large holes in jeans

May 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wear them enough times, and every pair of jeans will eventually get a hole in them. Small holes are not that big of a deal and can either be fixed easily or just ignored. But every now and then you… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Blanc t-shirt

April 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

With casual style and a loose fit, the Blanc t-shirt is a great everyday tee! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making it. It’s quick to sew up – she’s able to make… Read more ...