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Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy. It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself. The bag is made from a vinyl or leather,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boys messenger bag

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this boys’ messenger bag. It works just as well for girls, but she designed it specifically for her boys to carry. She made two versions – one with a large… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a cute – and sturdy – apron out of a pair of jeans. Creative Green Living shows how in a tutorial on their blog. The bib of the apron is made from the lower portion of one… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ dress from a recycled t-shirt and dress shirt

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little girls’ dresses are the cutest!! They’re a mash-up of a recycled t-shirt and a dress shirt. Krisha from Jacks and Kate shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. I’m loving how the graphics on the t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tailgating and grilling apron

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make an apron that’s made for tailgating and grilling. They make it from licensed NFL fabric, perfect for a sports fan. The full apron has two pockets. They suggest making a coordinating hand towel with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned wrap blouse

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Calivintage shares a tutorial at Makery showing how she created this cropped wrap top out of a man’s vintage shirt. It wraps to the back and ties around the bottom. The back yoke of the original shirt creates… Read more ...

7 easy things to make baby boy clothes cute for little girls

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hand-me-downs are awesome, especially for babies who outgrow their clothes so fast. Kim from Bugaboo City shows 7 easy things you can do to make boy onesies cute for little girls. Her tips will work for any baby boy clothes,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Corset blouse button up shirt refashion

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sasha from Fruits, Flowers & Clouds shares a tutorial at Makery showing how you can create this corset blouse from a basic button-up shirt. I love this! Adding the fitted corset waist gives shaping and va-va-voom to a menswear staple.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boutique style twisted hair bow

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make these boutique style twisted hair bows to match any outfit. Or how about in school colors to show off school spirit? The Ribbon Retreat shows how to make them. Put them on a headband or a hair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated patchwork table runner

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fabric prints are an easy way to inject some color and pattern into a project, but solids will show off interesting surface treatment. This table runner by Sew4Home is a good example of that. It’s made from a solid, with… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy DIY dog bandana

August 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You dog might feel a little extra proud on his walk, wearing a brand new bandana for everyone to coo all over. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make one. You can make it super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sports fan or school spirit lanyard

August 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ros from Sew Delicious shows how you can make a lanyard for your favorite sports team. This would make an awesome gift for a new college or high school student to show their new school spirit! Or maybe for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids fireman coat for dress-up or Halloween

August 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shows how she created this fireman coat for a child’s costume. She starts with a kids’ coat pattern, and shows how she adapted it to add the reflective tape to the body and cuffs. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed leather bag

August 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free PDF pattern at UpCraft Club for making this awesome fringed leather bag. It’s a boxy bucket style bag with long fringe sewn into the side seams. It gathers up at the… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Alpaca sock softies

August 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These alpaca softies are giving me the “awwww”s this morning. They’re just so cute!! BudgetHobby shares a video showing how you can make them. They’re made from socks. Fuzzy chenille socks will give them that soft soft fur. You could… Read more ...