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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 ...

Tutorial: Boho patchwork pencil skirt

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The next time you make a pencil skirt, try giving it Boho style by making it from a patchwork of fabric. Jess at The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how. Though it looks like the patchwork is random, it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry hot pad

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A big red strawberry is the hot pad of the month at Crafty Staci. You can get the free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The red strawberry hot pad has a green leaf cap and scattered knots for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hostess cupcake skirt

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A skirt that looks like a Hostess cupcake? Yes, please! Simple Simon & Co made one and it’s every bit as cute as you think it would be. And, they share a tutorial showing how you can make one, too! … Read more ...

Tutorial:Sewing Pattern:

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The challenge of sewing a V-neck t-shirt is binding off the V in the neck. There are a couple of ways to do it. One way is to overlap the band at the point of the V. Another way is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Dog collar slipcover

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Give a dog collar a makeover with a simple fabric wrap! You can get a whole new look without buying a new collar, or even buying the hardware to make one. Kate at Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible zipper pencil skirt

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How brilliant is it that this pencil skirt is totally reversible! It’s called the Bali skirt and it’s a free pattern by Mayra from So Sew Easy. The zipper is a reversible zipper (she gives a link where you can… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Edge stitching made easy

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Edge stitching is what is sounds like – a line of stitching close to the edge of a piece of fabric. It’s a nice finishing detail. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a video tutorial showing how easy it is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pocket tote bag

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew a tote bag with a neat triangle pocket on the front. The angled sides are the openings to the large pocket. This… Read more ...

Pintester’s 10-minute skirt sewing fail

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Craft fails happen to all of us. Some are more of a fail than others. Pintester chronicles a sewing fail using a favorite tutorial of mine, a 10-minute girl’s skirt from an old t-shirt. It really is a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phases of the moon t-shirt

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial for making this moon phase stenciled t-shirt. If you stencil the design on a purchased t-shirt, there’s no sewing required. I think it would be an awesome on throw pillows and tote… Read more ...