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Tutorial: Sew reusable fabric gift bags

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Tearing into Christmas gifts usually means dealing with a pile of ripped up paper after. We recycle as much as we can, but even better would be gift wrap that can be reused. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly… Read more ...

Inspo: Roach Halloween costume

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I know Halloween is over and most of us are focusing on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I couldn’t help but share this costume made by Taylor from Taylor Made. It’s a roach costume!!! I’m getting the creepy crawlies just looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim laundry bag with detachable coin pouch

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This sturdy laundry bag is made for trips to the laundromat, or perhaps trips down to the laundry room in a college dorm. It’s made from a sturdy denim fabric and has a detachable zippered coin pouch. Hancock Fabrics shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy tufted pincushion

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Mad for Fabric shares a tutorial for making a scrappy tufted pincushion. She includes a free pattern. The tufted button center and stitches around the wedge shaped pieces give it a pretty flower shape. If you have small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go pot holder with pocket

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can use a quilt-as-you-go technique to create a pot holder from your fabric scraps. They’re a generous 9″ square, with a pocket on the back for your hand. Make a few to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Terry cloth towel bibs

November 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terry cloth towels are an excellent material to use for baby bibs. The towels are thick and absorbent. Dana from MADE shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them. She used towels in bright colors and fun prints, which… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a faux camisole layer to fix a low a neck line

November 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to add a fake camisole layer to a blouse neck line. It’s an easy fix for a neck line that comes down too low. It looks like you’ve layered a camisole underneath the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty fabric envelopes

October 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make these pretty fabric envelopes. They’re folded just like a traditional paper letter envelope, with a fabric applique for a stamp and a snap for a closure. You can use… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew repair for a torn Halloween costume

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Store bought costumes tend to be made from cheap flimsy fabric, which makes a tear or busted seam pretty much inevitable. And when that happens, it’s hard to repair because the fabric is so thin. But the costumes don’t come… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a skirt from a jacket

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Look, a skirt from a jacket! This DIY is by Geneva from A Pair & A Spare. It’s a simple refashion that doesn’t require a pattern or sewing any complicated closures. Men’s jackets work well for this, as you’ll need… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY Bolder Band style exercise headband

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make your own Bolder Band style headband. The stretchy headband holds your hair out of your face while exercising. She used fabric from a pair of athletic pants, but you could also use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Save time when making a bag by interfacing all pieces in one step

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy has just shared a time saving tip for making bags. She fuses the interfacing on all of her pieces in just one step. Interfacing the pieces individually takes so much time, so I’m happy to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ollie & Olivia sleepy time owl softies

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making their Ollie & Olivia Sleepy Time Stuffed Owls. They’re made from fleece so they’re extra huggable. Make them from bright colors and fun prints to give them cheery personalities. Finished dimensions are 18″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with two compartments

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Everyone has their favorite trick or treat candy, and this bag lets you separate the good stuff from the even better stuff. Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch, showing how to make one. This could also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Amy paneled pencil skirt

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Amy paneled pencil skirt. It’s made from 6 panels and has a slit at one of the sides. The panels allow for shaping the the skirt to your… Read more ...