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Tutorial: How to hide thread ends when sewing by hand

January 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She has a quick sewing tip that I think you’ll find useful. She shows how you can hide the thread ends when you’re sewing by hand. Use her thread end hiding method and a ladder stitch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple layered hairbows

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These layered hairbows are super cute, but also super simple to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how. They also have a follow-up post with color & trim combinations to make bows inspired by Disney princesses… Read more ...

Tutorial – Make a Stroller tote bag

January 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles. It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric bucket with a drawstring top

January 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am loving these fabric buckets! The piecing on the sides is so cute, and the drawstring top keeps all your stuff inside. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 11″ tall (bucket base only) x 8… Read more ...

Tutorial: Organize a diaper bag with these DIY zip pouches

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make a set of zippered pouches to organize the inside of a diaper bag. Actually this works with any large bag you might carry throughout… Read more ...

Tutorial: Szoke inspired fringe bag

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The colorful fringe on this bucket bag is inspired by the art of Gabor Miklos Szoke. Andreia from In a Manner of Sewing guest blogs at Petit a Petit + Family showing how you can make one. The thick fringe… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine heart hand warmers, plus a gift tag printable

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from The Chocolate In My Life, and our Home & Gardens editor here at Craft Gossip, shares a Valentine’s gift idea you can sew. She makes hand warmers with heart appliques, that you can heat in the microwave and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Skirted sweatshirt dress

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This sweatshirt dress gives the look of paired separates but it’s actually all a one piece outfit. So smart for dressing small kids, don’t you think? Not only is it just one over-the-head piece to put on but it also… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY a CD or DVD holder

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how to make a CD or DVD holder. Her fabric holder has pockets to hold 10 CDs or DVDs. It would be nice for a child’s music collection because there are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip skirt DIY

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares an easy DIY you can do to update a basic knit pencil skirt. She adds an exposed zipper down one of the sides. The metal teeth give it bling and a bit… Read more ...

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 ...