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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 ...

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 ...