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Tutorial: Boho t-shirt refashion with contrast side gussets

December 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can refashion a fitted tee to a trendier loose fit boho tee with contrast side gussets. Adding the gussets to the sides adds width and well as a fun pop of color… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ice skate Christmas ornament

December 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making this beautiful ice skate Christmas ornament. It’s actually a pair of skates, attached to each other by their embroidery floss laces just like a life-size pair of skates might be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy reversible Christmas stockings

December 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Less than a week till Christmas so if you don’t have stockings, you better get on it! Luckily, it doesn’t have to be a big project. LiEr from Ikat Bag shares a tutorial for making these easy reversible Christmas stockings. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim monogrammed gift tags

December 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make these gift tags out of recycled denim. This is a great way to use up some of you smaller denim scraps left over from other recycled jeans projects. They also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Meowy Christmas stocking

December 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am loving this Meowy Christmas stocking! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making it, plus a free image for the cute Meowy Christmas graphic. You can import the graphic into cutting machine software to cut it… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Pocket hot pad

December 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a pair of pocket hot pads. They’re made from two coordinating prints, with contrast bias binding finishing off the edges. And if sewing for the kitchen has you inspired… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute Christmas felt gift card holders

December 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We’re now just a week from Christmas, and Christmas shopping panic is getting real for many of us. If your last minute Christmas shopping includes gift cards, you can make the presentation of them super cute with these felt gift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Phone charging mat with a cord loop

December 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci has a solution for a phone charging cord that slips off the table when it’s not plugged into the phone. She’s made a charging mat with a cord loop at one end. She shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa Claus Christmas blanket

December 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Santa Claus throw blanket is sooo cute! And Vanessa from Tried & True shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make it. The blanket is made from soft Minky fur, with white faux fur trim and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids’ handkerchief neck scarf

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this handkerchief style scarf for her young son to keep his neck warm this winter. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The size she makes will fit toddlers and school age… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ruffle hem knit skirt for girls

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for a making girl’s simple ruffle hem skirt. This style of knit skirt is perfect for school days or play days. It’s cute with a t-shirt and is easily… Read more ...

Tutorial: Festive Christmas garland from felt and pom poms

December 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how you can make a festive Christmas garland from felt and pom poms. You can make them in any color scheme you like, but from green felt it looks like a holly garland to… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Girls swimsuit bottoms

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Sew4bub shares a free pattern for making girls swimsuit bottoms. They’re great swimswuit basics that can be worn with rash guards and other swim tops. If you’ve not sewn swimsuits before, don’t fear. They’re easier than you think.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative stitch hot pads

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

For as many decorative stitches that you find on a typical Janome sewing machine, they rarely get used. But here’s a project that puts those stitches front and center. Sew4Home shows how to make hot pads accented with decorative stitches. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowman hot pad

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A snowman is the December Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci. He’s got a scarf and a hat (with a bell or pom pom), and of course a carrot nose. Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ...