sewing – Page 173

Tutorial: Simple flag banner

November 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from kojodesignsshares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a simple but festive flag banner. The banner is easy to make, with leather (or felt) letters spelling out a special message. Bring it out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed linen napkins

November 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We might use mismatched plates and ratty napkins for our every day meals, but for Thanksgiving and other family gatherings it’s nice to set a pretty table. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a set of lovely… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Christmas stocking garland

November 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how to make the cutest mini Christmas stocking garland. The little stockings are roughly 5″ tall and attach to twine with clips. Keep them empty or fill them with small treats or Christmas quotes. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bun warmer fabric napkin

November 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

My favorite food on a Thanksgiving table is my mother’s cornbread stuffing. My daughter’s favorite is the basket of warm rolls, fresh from the oven. Vanessa from Tried & True shares a free pattern for making a bun warmer napkin… Read more ...

Tutorial: Origami fabric Christmas ornament

November 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marit from Sew, Love, Live has come up with a stunning origami fabric Christmas ornament that’s sure to add a touch of elegance to your holiday decorations. This ornament is not only beautiful but also simple enough for anyone to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Christmas trees with pom pom decorations

November 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Liberty Craft Blog shares a tutorial for making the sweetest fabric trees you can display on your mantel. The trees are pieced from several prints (use your scraps), with pom pom trim and other trims sewn on for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Christmas tea bags

November 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These Christmas tea bags are sooo cute! They’d be an awesome gift for a tea-drinking friend! Jessica from Let’s Do Something Crafty shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. The shaped bags are sewn together and filled with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Thanksgiving turkey hot pad

November 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This turkey hot pad is November’s Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci. She shares a free pattern for making it. He’d make a nice place to rest a warm mug of coffee or cocoa. The turkey body… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy rounded corner zip pouch

November 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Zippered pouches are good to keep on hand in your gift stash. You can give them as stand alone gifts, or fill them with goodies to make an even more special gift. Zaaberry shows how you can make these zip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt and ribbon tabletop turkey

November 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Little Mama Bowtique shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make this stuffed felt turkey for your Thanksgiving table. His colorful feathers are loops of ribbon, a great way to use up shorter bits… Read more ...

Tutorial: Preserve your child’s artwork as custom print fabric

November 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We treasure our kids’ artwork, but it’s not feasible to hold on to every single piece of paper. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at JoAnn Fabric’s blog, The Creative Spark, showing how you can turn your child’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf for a doll

November 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Doll It Up shows how you can make a faux fur infinity scarf for a doll. The dimensions she gives will make one to fit an American Girl or other 18″ doll, but you can adjust the dimensions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple drawstring bag

November 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a simple drawstring bag. They’re quick to sew up and can be put to many uses. Use them to hold toys, or as shoe bags, or sew up a bunch… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: R2D2 Star War Inspired apron

November 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun project for all you Stars Wars fans. Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this R2D2 inspired apron. I hadn’t realized till I saw her project that the shape of an apron is actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways to embellish gauze swaddle blankets

November 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows 3 ways to embellish up a plain gauze swaddle blanket to make it something truly special. One gets dyed and some heat vinyl shapes, another gets tie-dyed and a mini pom… Read more ...