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Tutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag. Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details. She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace kimono

July 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This lace kimono can add a dreamy, romantic layer to a summer outfit. Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This shares a tutorial at Sewcialists showing how you can make one. She tells how to draft the simple pattern based on your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Macrame some straps for a tube top

July 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The other day I was at the mall and sew some maxi dresses with the most beautiful pieced skirts. Except they had tube top bodices, and I don’t wear tube tops. The next day I saw this tutorial by Hanna… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls’ hi-low maxi skirt

July 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Hey June shares this girls’ hi-low maxi skirt as a free pattern for Skirting the Issue, a month long series at Simple Simon & Co. that encourages sewists to put their skills to use making skirts for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted hexagon coasters

July 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Put a favorite fabric or two to pretty use by making these adorable quilted hexagon coasters. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial showing how to make them. They’d make great gifts, so make a set for yourself… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Flat bow headband

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this bow headband! It’s made like a big bow, but it’s flat so it doesn’t overpower a child’s face or outfit. Andrea’s Notebook has the tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s quick to make –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed leather bag

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Samantha from Handmade by Mrs. H shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this awesome fringed leather bag. The bag has a recessed zipper closure, and lots of hardware that finishes it nicely. The bag… Read more ...

Free pattern: Raglan onesie

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

One of my favorite baby gifts to give is a handmade onesie, made from recycled t-shirts. The knit fabric is already washed and worn so soft, and you’ll end up with something completely original. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy star snuggle toy

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial for making this sweet star snuggler toy. It’s kind of like a softie, but stuffed very lightly (or not at all) more like a lovey or blankie. This would make an awesome giftie… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew shark bathing suit bag

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Thanks to the Sharknado movies, my daughter has a strange obsession with all things shark. I’m pretty sure she would love it if I made this shark bathing suit bag for her. Meaghan at Blitsy shares a video tutorial showing… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls’ chevron knit skirt

July 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making this girls’ chevron knit skirt. It’s a simple A-line skirt with an easy knit band waistband. She’s sharing the free pattern in support of the Skirting the Issue … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ice cream cone button art

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Buttons don’t always have to be used in functional button ways. They can also be used entirely for decorative purposes, like in this adorable ice cream cone button art. Mary from Little Mama Bowtique shares a tutorial at The Ribbon… Read more ...

Freebie: Girls’ skirts sizing chart

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

July is Skirting the Issue at Simple Simon & Co. It’s a month-long series encouraging sewists to sew up skirts to donate to children in foster care. You can read more about Skirting the Issue here. And because it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bag from outgrown pants

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Nothing like a child’s growth spurt to create piles of too-small clothes. Gathered Threads shows how you can turn a pair of outgrown pants into a cute new bag. You’re only using the top portion of the pants so this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jeans too short? Turn them into a jean skirt

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Back-to-school sales are starting soon, so that means it’s time to assess your kids’ wardrobe to see what still fits and what needs passing on. Not all clothes that are too small need to be donated, though. If your daughter… Read more ...