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Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon tote bag

January 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lia Griffith shows how you can make a simple tote bag. It’s super easy to make from a sturdy home dec weight fabric and wide ribbon for the handles. The ribbon handles are sewn all the way down the sides… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool fingerless gloves

January 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Oh My! Creative shows how you can make these wool fingerless gloves. Wear them over a pair of gloves for an extra layer of warmth on your hands on the coldest winter days. Add a heart (or other… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew fringed t-shirt scarf

January 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Fab You Bliss shows how you can make a fringe scarf out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Of course, you could also make this from knit yardage with a just one seam to sew the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Double flounce apron with a knotted bow bib

January 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This apron is packed with details, like a double layer skirt, bias trimmed pockets, and a bow across the top of the bib. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. It uses three coordinating cotton prints. Click below for their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Selvage pincushion

January 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

For years I’ve cut selvages off of my fabric and just thrown them away. Gasp! But once I saw the patchwork that you can make with these small strips of fabric, I’ve saved every single one of them. Lindsay from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner with contrast ends

January 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If your home feels a little plain now that all the Christmas decorations are down, here’s a quick way to spruce it up. Krista from The Happy Housie shows how you can make a custom table runner. She pieced a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls dress coat Sewing pattern

January 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University made this dress coat for her daughter, and she’s got a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how she did it. She was able to create the pattern using a jacket that fits her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple drawstring bag from a pillowcase

January 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Drawstring bags are all kinds of helpful for controlling household clutter. Use them to coral toys, kids’ shoes, and more. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a drawstring bag out of a pillowcase. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hockey jersey sweatshirt refashion

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can refashion a sweatshirt into a hockey jersey. She widens the neckline and gives it a lace-up placket. She also reworks the hems of the sleeves and waist by removing the cuffs so… Read more ...

5 sewing projects most of us avoid

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

What sewing projects do you do tend to avoid? I avoid hemming pants like the plague. Not for others, and not for myself! I’m happy to pay someone so I can avoid hemming pants legs. Heather from The Sewing Loft… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 1-hour reversible paper bag skirt for girls

January 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

An hour is all it takes to make this girls’ reversible paper bag skirt. Melissa from Rebel & Malice has the tutorial showing how. She includes a measurement chart to make them in sizes Newborn to Girls 14. Most sizes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make mittens from an old sweater

January 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

McCall from Lucky Malone guest blogs at Make & Do Crew with a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of mittens from an old sweater. They’re lined with knit from an old t-shirt. This is a good way… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: No-sew rolled fabric flower headband

January 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These rolled fabric flowers make a pretty headband! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make them from your fabric scraps. She also shows how to make the elastic headband to put them on. There’s no sewing required… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece winter coat for an 18″ doll

December 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You’ve got to bundle up in the cold winter weather! That goes for dolls and for people. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making a fleece coat for an American Girl or other 18″… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Bow headband

December 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daria from Kittenhood shares a tutorial at DaWanda showing how you can make a pretty bow headband like this one. Make it extra pretty by adding lace or other trims. You can make one from any fabric, knit or woven,… Read more ...