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Sewing Pattern: No-sew strapless t-shirt tunic

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make this strapless t-shirt to wear as a summer top or swim cover-up. Anne from WobiSobi shows how easy it is! There’s no sewing required, though if you wanted to tie back with a sewn up back you could do… Read more ...

Too much fabric? Ideas for reducing your fabric stash

May 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Contrary to all those memes floating around in internet-land, it is entirely possible to have too much fabric. When you’ve got so much fabric that you can’t keep it organized or it becomes a hindrance to your creativity, then it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a thrift store dress into a crop top skirt set

May 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Thriftanista in the City made this flirty summer outfit with a crop top and gathered skirt out of a thrifted dress. She shares a tutorial showing how she made the transformation. It’s so easy and so cute! Click the link… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized notebook cover with inside pockets

May 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make a personalized notebook cover. It has pockets on the inside to hold a pencil or a small notepad or other small items. She… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro camper inspired toiletry bag

May 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for sewing a toiletry bag with a shape inspired by an Airstream or other vintage camper. The camper inspired shape is perfect as a travel toiletry bag! The streamlined design is cute, but you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew tic-tac-toe travel game bag

May 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This tic-tac-toe game on a drawstring bag is a fun little take-along travel game, and it has a vintage charm of a handmade game. It’s actually a no-sew project that you can put together in a snap! Alea from Premeditated… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Embroidered mason jar pincushion sewing kit

May 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Omigosh, how sweet is this mason jar pincushion sewing kit? The top is a pincushion, and the jar makes a great place to hold thread and small sewing notions. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY designer inspired denim wrap skirt

May 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

No money for designer clothes? Sew your own! Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can create this gorgeous denim wrap, inspired by a similar skirt by Marc Jacobs. It’s a classic style, sophisticated yet casual, that you can… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s apron using a basic bodice pattern

May 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kitchen time is more fun when you’ve got a cute apron to wear! Kirstin at Kojodesigns shows how you can make the cutest apron using a dress bodice as your pattern. She shows it for a girl, but this would… Read more ...

Tutorial: All the Essentials tote bag

May 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from Schnitzel & Boo shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her All the Essentials tote bag. It has pockets inside and out to organize all the things you carry around with you. It would make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tips for setting perfect snaps

May 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t fear setting snaps! Colette Patterns shares some tips for setting perfect snaps in a post on their blog, The Coletterie. The article starts by explaining the parts of the snap and then gives tips for setting them. Read their… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Dog duvet bed

May 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I never thought I’d say these words but, wow what a pretty doggy bed! It’s made from a bright fleece print and fabric from a vintage tablecloth. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made it for her dog, and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pocket tote library bag

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a free pattern for sewing a pocket tote that would make a perfect library bag! Of course it would also make a great pool bag or busy bag for a long road trip. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute fabric visor from an inexpensive ball cap

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How did Jess from The Sewing Rabbit create such a perfect bill for this visor she made? She didn’t. She repurposed it from an inexpensive ball cap, and then sewed a bright fabric band to it to create a summery… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot pad trivet from a tattered quilt

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can create a gorgeous hot pad or trivet out of an old tattered quilt. Now, I am normally of the “don’t cut up an old quilt” school, but in this case a good… Read more ...