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Sewing Pattern: No-sew gathered tie back t-shirt refashion

April 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can refashion a basic t-shirt into one with a gathered tie back. The gathered tie back gives it a plunging back that looks great layered over a tank or cami. This is a quick,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make yourself a gorgeous messenger bag

April 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How gorgeous is this bag!? Kirstin from Kojodesigns shares a tutorial showing how you can make one! She made it as a diaper bag, but really it works as just an awesome every day bag or laptop bag. Her instructions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mother’s Day fingerprint skirt

April 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mother’s Day is coming soon! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a fingerprint skirt for mom to wear on her special day. She had her kids help, using their fingerprints to create a confetti-like polka dot… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Embroidered coffee mug cozy

April 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This mug cozy would make the sweetest teacher gift! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make one, and includes a free pattern for the cute “But First, Coffee” message embroidered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Dancer Ballet Bag

April 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making her Little Dancer Ballet Bag. The duffle bag measures 16″ wide x 9″ tall, giving plenty of room to carry dance gear. It’s also a great size for a change… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved top tote bag

April 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The curved top sets this tote apart! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make one. It has a zipper closure and boxed bottoms, and sturdy corded handles. The stripes and the colors in hers looks very nautical to… Read more ...

Freebie: Sewing coloring pages

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The coloring page trend shows that coloring is not just for the kids. It’s also fun – and relaxing – for the grownups. Kate from See Kate Sew shares some coloring pages just for us sewists. One has a cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hippo hot pad

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This cute hippo is the hot pad of the month by Staci from Crafty Staci. His goofy, happy face makes this a fun project for a kids’ table, baby shower, or maybe just for the fun of it. I’m… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Pillowcase with a hidden pocket

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Monica from It’s Just Sewing shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase with a most fun addition – a hidden zippered pocket! You can tuck a sweet note or special treat it in it. Or, use it as a tooth… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reusable snack bags to reduce lunchtime waste

April 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

School lunches and take-along snacks produce a lot of waste. All those plastic baggies get used one time and end up in the trash. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make reusable snack bags. You can wash… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Velvet back fabric headband

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A little velvet ribbon on the back of a headband will help keep it from slipping. Kelli from The Willow Market shows how you can make a fabric headband with velvet on the back. It also has a bit of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity t-shirt sewing pattern adaptation

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Hey June patterns shows how you can adapt a basic t-shirt sewing pattern to make it a maternity shirt. It keeps all of the casual styling of a fitted t-shirt, but with extra room for a pregnant belly. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reusable flip top fabric snack bags

April 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A packed lunch or snack doesn’t have to generate lots of waste. You can reduce the number of plastic baggies and packages that go into the trash bin by using reusable snack bags. Ellen from Cutting Tiny Bites shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy baby hat from knit fabric

April 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral and Co. shares a free pattern for making a baby hat from knit fabric. They’re so cute and so easy to make. It fits snug around the head and has a cuff that can be worn down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strapless wrap dress

April 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair and a Spare shows how you can make a strapless wrap dress. It’s made with a gathered skirt and a wide fabric band for the bodice. Wrap the band tightly and tuck it in or secure… Read more ...