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Sewing Tutorial: DIY custom dog collar

August 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a custom dog collar. They’re actually easy to make and you can get everything you need at the fabric store. So choose a pretty ribbon (or strip of fabric with the edges ironed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim tote

August 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make this roomy tote from upcycled materials and personalized with handstitched details. The bag is pieced from several stripes of denim (or suiting). It’s lined, with a magnet snap tab closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lazy Days skirt variations for dolls and girls

August 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs posts at Oliver + S with recipes to customize their Lazy Days skirt to make a matching skirts for girls and dolls. The Lazy Days skirt is a free pattern in girls sizes. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed leather bucket bag

July 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this gorgeous fringed leather bucket bag. It’s all hand sewn because the leather was too thick for a regular sewing machine to handle. The hand sewing takes some more time than… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Mug bag that holds a mug and a tea bag

July 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This mug bag allows you to carry everything you need to make a good cup of tea – including the mug. Red Brolly shares a tutorial for making it. Inside the bag is a padded compartment to hold the mug,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow Pocket Skirt

July 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial for making her Rainbow Pocket Skirt. I think it should be called the Rainbow Pocket Skirt of Cuteness, because rainbow and giant pockets. Cuteness (literally) all the way around! Her tutorial is… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Girls trapeze tank dress

July 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

From Blaverry shares a free pattern for this girls’ trapeze tank dress. The sleeveless dress is perfect for summertime, but it would also be cute worn over a long-sleeved tee and leggings when the weather cools. It’s an easy pattern,… Read more ...

5 tips for finding refashion-able items at the thrift store

July 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Thrift stores are a great way to stretch your sewing budget. All those clothes – and sheets and curtains – just waiting to be transformed into something awesome! But some items lend themselves more readily to being refashioned than others. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Half apron with jumbo pockets

July 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this half apron with jumbo pockets. It’s an easy project, something a confident beginner could make. The apron is gathered on to a waistband, with big pockets sewn all around the bottom to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Puff sleeve t-shirt

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Toska from Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a puff sleeve t-shirt. It’s a simple fitted t-shirt with a scoop neck and gathered sleeves. It’s a versatile top, a wardrobe staple. Wear it with jeans or dress it… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways you can make little girls’ skirts from scarves

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When you start with a pretty scarf, it’s quick work to make a pretty skirt for a little girl. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, with three variations depending on the size and shape of the scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make these perching owl softies from recycled clothing

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing. She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog. The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord. … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lace shorts

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of lace shorts. Don’t worry – they’re lined so they’re completely modest! It’s a cute style for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a portable baby changing mat in just 30 minutes

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Babies rarely need a diaper changed when it’s convenient. Nope, it almost always happens when you’re out and about, and away from the well-stocked changing table in your baby’s nursery. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make… Read more ...