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Tutorial: Quilted doll blanket

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Night-Night was one of my daughter’s faaaaavorite games to play when she was little. All day long, she’d put her stuffed kitties to bed. Then wake them up. Then put them to bed again. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boho kimono dress

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This boho kimono dress has an easy going style I could wear every day. Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how you can make one. The design is inspired by a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy Trim Pillow

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A scrap trim pillow like this one is a fun way to use your tiniest fabric scraps. I’m loving the mix of color and pattern and shape! Jennifer Jangles shares a tutorial showing how to make it over at The … Read more ...

Free pattern: Pumpkin hot pad

September 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci has been creating a hot pad of the month all year. It should be no surprise that the hot pad for September is a pumpkin, what with it being the first month of fall and all. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Crochet lace trimmed shorts, 2 ways

September 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews ‘N Bows shows how you can make crochet trimmed

denim shorts. I love the look of lace and denim together! The combination of the delicate lace and the more worn and utilitarian denim makes me happy. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween dress up Cat ear headband

September 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

For the umpteenth year in a row, my daughter wants to be a cat for Halloween. At 11 years old, I think she’s been a cat for Halloween more years than she hasn’t. Thanks to growth spurts, there’s little from… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy color block t-shirt refashion

September 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Makery shows an easy color block t-shirt refashion. It takes two t-shirts, perhaps ones that have grown too short with repeated washings, and turns them into one long color blocked t-shirt. Click below for her tutorial: Refashion: Colour … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sock Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkey softie

September 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Gobble, gobble! You can make this turkey softie out of a couple of socks. Isn’t he the cutest? Joanne from Craft Passion has a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. You’ll need a regular sock for his body and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lions, Tigers & Bears t-shirt refashion appliques

September 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Joy from XOXO Grandma created the lion, tiger, and bear (not shown above) appliques on this refashioned t-shirt dress using bleach pens and Sharpies. Want to see how she did it? She has a tutorial – and the templates. They… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Spooky skeleton cameo pillow

September 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am loving this spooky skeleton cameo throw pillow! Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial (and a template) for making it. The skeleton cameo is sweetly trimmed out with a white lace trim… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY yarn wig for your Halloween costume

September 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Halloween costumes are just more fun with a wig to complete the look. Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a yarn wig for your Halloween… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mr. Pumpkin softie or pincushion

September 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Mr. Pumpkin plushie pincushion doll would be so cute sitting in your sewing room! Or a bigger version of the pumpkin guy would be a fun addition to a mantelscape or front porch decor. He’s a Halloween version of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fall swing top

September 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This swing top is a cute look for fall transition wardrobe. Sara from The Sara Project shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew for making one. The design is inspired by an Anthropologie top she fell in love with. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter bandana snap bib

September 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fox Vintage UK shares a tutorial at the Pattern Patter blog showing how you can make a bandana style baby bib with a snap closure. (If you don’t have a snap setting tool, you could easily sub a Velcro closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Everyday Skirt

September 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

It’s Always Autumn has the how-to for making a simple Everyday Skirt. The skirt pieces are cut on a curve to create an A-line shape that is fuller at the bottom than at the waist. The waist is an easy-to-sew… Read more ...