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Tutorial: Library sling bag

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Summer time is Summer Reading Club time at most public libraries. It’s a free activity that will keep the kids reading when they’re out of school, and encourage them to check out books to read at home. Becky from Patchwork … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace back blouse refashion

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melody from Melmaria Designs shows how you can create this swing back blouse out of a button down shirt and a it of lace (or other lightweight fabric). It’s a quick refashion – just one cut and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle short shorts into board shorts

May 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Upcycled Design Lab shows how she lengthened a pair of short shorts into some tie-dyed board shorts. To get the extra length, she let out the hem and then added extra denim. She also added a waistband and… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin scissors tee

May 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This sequin scissors shirt shows everyone just how crafty you are. Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make tone, with no sewing required. It’s easy done with sequin trim and fabric glue. You can draw any simple… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flouncy Bouncy Skirt

May 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Flouncy Bouncy Skirt. It’s a great everyday skirt – a knee-length circle skirt with a drop waist and made from a knit fabric. The drop waist fits close… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls fat quarter circle skirt

May 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can use your fat quarters and larger fabric scraps to make a girls circle skirt. She uses her Roller Skate Skirt pattern (free) as a starting point, adapting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Off the shoulder top refashion

May 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cathe from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can create this summery off-the-shoulder top from a button up blouse. It’s an easy refashion. You’ll need to use a blouse that is a couple of sizes too big for you. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter baby bonnet

May 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a sweet baby bonnet from just two fat quarters and some ribbon. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to do it. It’s super simple to make, using just a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little birdie softie

May 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

BDDesigns shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these little bird softies. These would be so pretty sitting in a spring wreath, or perhaps tucked next to other decorative elements on your mantel. You can make them from your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Comfy shorts for mother and daughter

May 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making comfy summer shorts for mother and daughter. They’re easy to make and you can sew up a stack of summerwear shorts in no time. Make a matched set for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wonderfully Waterproof Tote Bag

May 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for her Wonderfully Waterproof Tote Bag. As I’m sure you can guess from its name, the bag is waterproof. In fact its waterproof on the outside AND the lining. It would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt

May 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a tiered maxi skirt. A long full skirt is sooo summery, especially in white like shows in her example. You can make one in any size, from little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage purse sized for a child

May 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Wendy from PatternMemories shares a vintage project sheet at Pattern Patter telling how to make a child’s purse with side gussets. The gussets add volume so the purse can hold bulkier items. The instructions say to make it from two… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Deep pocket gardening apron

May 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make a gardening apron with deep pockets. It’s made from a sturdy duck cloth to stand up to heavy use. The deep pockets are good for holding gardening tools. She uses a sun… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape

May 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lauren from Pattern Workshop and Baste and Gather shows how you can cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape. It creates a cleaner finish and sits more comfortably against the skin. If you use colored or patterned twill tape,… Read more ...