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Tutorial: Pom pom gauze swaddle blanket

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a simple gauze swaddle cloth, made pretty with tiny pom pom fringe sewn around the edges. It’s her go-to gift to welcome new babies. You can make one from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine heart sachets on a string

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These Hearts on a String sachets would make a sweet Valentine’s gift. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. They’re pretty all on a string together, or you could also make them as individual sachets. Click the link below to… Read more ...

Sewing PatternTutorial: Turban headband

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A turban headband might be your secret weapon against a bad hair day. The Littlest Studio shows how you can make one. The wide stretch knit headband is cinched in the middle to make a perfect bow shape. It’s quick… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Zippered lunch bag

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a zippered lunch bag. It’s a rectangular bag with a front panel that opens fully so you have easy access to the bag’s contents. It’s lined with vinyl… Read more ...

Sewing design decisions that will make your projects shine

January 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beautiful sewing projects don’t just happen by chance. They happen as a result of smart design decisions all along the way, from choosing a pattern or fabric to taking care when cutting it out. The problem is we often don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy blanket scarf wrap

January 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This blanket scarf wrap is a beautiful (and warm) extra layer! Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for making one. She started with two large blanket scarves which keeps the sewing pretty simple. It’s a quick project,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Monster softie

January 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from A Crafty Mix shares a free pattern for making her Momster softie. The fun monster softie is made to be hugged, with a softly stuffed body and long arms. Each one has its own personality with funny face… Read more ...

Free pattern: Burp cloth that becomes a bib

January 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This burp cloth has a contoured shape that fits nicely on your shoulder. But that contour shape has another purpose – it allows the burp cloth to also be used as a bib. Smart! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots &… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper pillow cover, plus free Valentine cut files

January 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily at Nap Time Creations shows how to make pillow covers with a zip closure on the back. You can make them in any size to fit any pillow form. Give them a Valentine theme with some heat transfer vinyl… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cat butt Valentine banner

January 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a project that only cat lovers will understand. A cat butt Valentine’s banner. It’s a free pattern over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. I’ve got 5 cats at my house so we see lots of cat butts! And… Read more ...

Free pattern: Curved top cosmetic bag

January 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a free pattern for making a curved top cosmetic bag. You can embellish them as you like. She gives hers extra details like a bow on the front and rectangle of leather on the bottom.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mitten hot pad

January 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free hot pad pattern each month. The pattern for this month is, appropriately enough, shaped like a mitten. It’s a simple shape you can embellish up with applique or trim, or keep things simple… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern , Tutorial: How to make a dog coat

January 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You’re not the only one who needs a coat on a cold winter day. Your dog might appreciate an extra layer when going out for a winter walk, too. Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gym duffle bag with a rip stop lining

January 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this awesome duffle bag. Use it for toting your clothes to the gym, or for your child to carry her equipment to spring sports practice. It’s made from a sturdy home dec weight fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans wine bottle gift bag

January 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a wine gift bag out of a jeans leg. The hem of the jeans becomes the opening of the bag. The pair she used for this bag had a button… Read more ...