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Tutorial: Simple circle skirt, plus a cheat sheet

February 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how you can make a simple circle skirt from knit fabric. Wide elastic makes a super easy waistband. She includes a cheat sheet with measurements to cut the fabric & elastic to make… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Valentine’s heart animals

February 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shows how you can make these adorable heart animals for Valentine’s Day. Yes, Valentine’s is tomorrow but this is such a quick little project you’ve got plenty of time today to make some. You can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart banner pillow

February 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Valentine’s Day might be tomorrow, but hearts are pretty year-round. Amy from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial showing how you can make this heart banner pillow. The design is simple and looks fun to make. Click below for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pod shaped peg bag

February 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This peg bag (or clothespin bag) has the neatest pod shape. Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial for making one. The round bag comes to a point at the top and has a hole in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew felt Valentine storage envelope

February 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Elementary age kids come home from school with lots of Valentines. Blitsy shows how you can make a no-sew felt envelope to store all of those valentines together. The large felt envelope is made cute with pom pom trim at… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sweethearts tree Valentines hot pad

February 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s time for another hot pad of the month at Crafty Staci! For February, she celebrates love with a sweethearts tree design. The hot pad is made to look like a tree trunk with sweethearts’ initials in a heart… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sheet pajama set

February 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a couple of tutorials showing how you can make a simple pajama set from vintage sheets. The top is a pillowcase style top, and she shows how to make it… Read more ...

How to make a pincushion that sharpens your pins and needles

February 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Over the years I’ve featured a lot of pincushion tutorials. They’re quick little projects that are useful, too. Bite Sized Biggie shows the secret ingredient to make your pincushion a needle and pin sharpening pincushion. (Note: If you leave… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button heart sachets

February 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These button heart sachets are so sweet! They’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts! Rebecca from Simple As That shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s quick to sew, so make up a bunch to give to all… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Boutique t-shirt dresses for little girls

February 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make these boutique t-shirt dresses for little girls. They’re so cute – and so easy to make! The bodice is just a purchased t-shirt. She shows how to add the waistband… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sexy Valentine’s dress

February 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Deby and Mayra from So Sew Easy have a Valentine’s Day present for you – a free pattern for a sexy little number you can wear on Valentine’s Day. It’s cut on the bias and designed for a lightweight fabric. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Smitten Mittens

February 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jilly shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make her Smitten Mittens. You can make them in any size, kid to adult. You’ll make your own pattern by tracing around the wearer’s hands. They’re a good… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: 4 Ways to Make your Own Easy Knit Headband

February 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make 4 variations on a simple knit headband. Each is super easy and can be done in 5 minutes or less. Included are a bow headband, a knot headband, a twist… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to mend ripped jeans

February 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A rip in the knee of your jeans isn’t so bad. But get a rip in the inner thigh or crotch area and those jeans are out of commission. Unless you fix them, of course. Julie from Crafting a Green… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Celtic knot headband from a recycled t-shirt

February 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from The Eyes of a Boy shows how to make this Celtic knot headband out of an old t-shirt – with no sewing required. You can make the whole thing by just cutting, knotting, and gluing, though if you… Read more ...