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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 ...

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 ...