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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 ...

Tutorial: Car trash bag

May 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

On any given day, floorboards of my car are littered with… well, litter. Stray food packaging, receipts, etc. Elizabeth from Brown Bird Designs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a car trash bag. You can… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Owl Softie

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Craft Foxes shares a free pattern for this cute owl softie. He has big owl eyes and a pointy little owl beak. He’s a quick and easy softie to sew, and can be made out of your larger fabric scraps.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder ruffle t-shirt refashion

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to add an off-the-shoulder ruffle. You can wear it truly off the shoulder, or keep the shoulders covered and wear it more as a wide neck top. She… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Craft Show Vendor Apron

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever sold at a craft fair or flea market, then you know the importance of keeping your money close and easily accessible. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make her Craft Show Vendor Apron that does… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Happy Camper Pot Holders

April 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Suzy from Suzy’s Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom shares a free pattern for her Happy Camper Pot Holders. They are alllll kinds of cute!! You can change up fabrics and window/door combinations to give each one its own sweet retro RV personality. You… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shirred halter swim cover-up

April 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a shirred halter swim cover-up. You’ll make the dress from a lightweight knight, using elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. Halter ties keep it from slipping… Read more ...