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Tutorial: Vintage hot pad coin purse

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I often find vintage hot pads at estate sales, but never know quite what to do with them. Here’s a cool idea from Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods. She shows how you can turn a pair of vintage hot pads into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fishtail circle skirt

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this flowy fishtail skirt. It’s actually an easy sewing project. It gets its lovely swish factor from the fact that it’s a circle skirt, though to get the fishtail effect you’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ottoman pouf pillow

July 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

How would you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one? Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one. The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chevron maxi skirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for making a chevron maxi skirt. It flares out into a long A-line, with slits at the sides. The sewing is actually fairly simple, but you’ll need to take care when cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you can use your sewing skills to rework it into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet top curtains

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Every time I price curtains, I walk away with sticker shock. That much money for curtains made from cheap fabric in a design I don’t really like anyway? No thank you. You can DIY your own curtains and get exactly… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little girls Nova Dress with triangle cut out back

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ari from Max California made this fabulous little dress for her daughter, and she shares a pattern and tutorial as part of the 30 Days of Sundresses series (hosted by Melly Sews). The front has a simple bodice with triangle… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute grocery bag holder

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Plastic grocery sacks multiply like rabbits! At least around my house they do. Rather than just sending them to the landfill, I hold on to them to get at least one more use out of them before they’re trash. Grocery… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bracelets

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Your fabric scraps can become beautiful jewelry, like these colorful fabric bracelets. Vanessa from LBG Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Wear one, or three, or more! They also make great gifts, so while you’ve got the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knit shorts for boys or girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics blog for these kids knit shorts. They’re longer shorts, coming nearly to the knee, with a faux fly and an elastic waist. They’re quick to sew up. Make… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Mori Girl Sundress for little girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Mori Girl Sundress by Kataryna from Sew Chibi is a fun take on a simple peasant style dress. She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them on her blog. She color blocks them from gingham and brightly… Read more ...

Selling your handmade items? Here’s how to figure a fair price.

June 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you sew, sooner or later someone is going to suggest you sell your handmade items. It’s a compliment for someone to say that things you make are nice enough for someone to spend money to have them. But what… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirt collar tote bag

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio, I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs. They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects. I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized pieced name pillow

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a personalized name pillow like this one. These are so fun for finishing off a kids bedding set! Or, make one for your porch or living spaces, with a word… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a PVC lemonade stand

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make this PVC pipe lemonade stand. The frame is constructed from PVC pipe sections you can get at the hardware store. The curtains are made from a yard of home dec weight… Read more ...