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Free pattern: Yo yo dog softie

January 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this yo yo dog softie. This cute doggie has a body made of fabric yo yos. He’s got floppy puppy ears and a pink puppy tongue. Click below to get… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a window

January 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The clear vinyl window on the front of this drawstring bag gives a peek at what’s inside. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to make one. The windows make them great for organizing… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Heart applique coffee sleeve and a printable gift card

January 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Know someone who loves coffee? A coffee sleeve would make a nice gift for them, especially if there’s a gift card

to a favorite coffee shop included. Emily from Simply Notable shows how you can make a coffee sleeve. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: How and where to measure your body for sewing

January 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Properly fitting garments start with accurate measurements. And you’ll never get accurate measurements if you don’t know how and where to take those measurements. Heather from The Sewing Loft has a tutorial telling how to do it. Click below for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Blizzard Bonnet pixie hat for kids

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from sweetkm shares a free pattern at Petit à Petit and Family for making her Blizzard Bonnet. The pixie hat looks fairy tale sweet while giving full coverage to the head and ears. Click below for her free pattern:… Read more ...

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 ...