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Tutorial: Speech bubble chalkcloth pillow

April 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This speech bubble chalkcloth pillow can say anything you want it to say! LiZ and Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . show how you can make one. I love this idea! The sewing is pretty simple, but it makes… Read more ...

Free pattern: Roller Skate Circle Skirt for girls

April 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her Roller Skate Skirt in girls sizes. It has a foldover waistband that is both comfy to wear and easy to sew. The circle skirt is divided… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vegan leather glasses case

April 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Thermies shares a tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus showing how you can make a faux leather glasses case. It’s a simple sleeve with a snap tab across the top to keep your glasses from slipping out. It’s lined… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to unpick a serged seam

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ooooh, don’t you hate it when you realize you need to unpick a serged seam? All those threads, all those stitches! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings tells how to unpick a serged seam the quick way. Pull the right threads… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian maxi dress for girls

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Celina from Petit à Petit and Family shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a girls’ Bohemian maxi dress. It’s such a pretty dress for late spring and summer. The long halter dress has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-toned knotted knit headband

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make a two-tone knotted headband out of a couple of old t-shirts. You could also use scraps of knit fabric if you have any left over from earlier projects. It’s a… Read more ...

How to sew a Easy Wipe Baby Bib

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby bib made for mealtime. It’s a longer bib than most, to give extra coverage for drips and spills. The front and back are both made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy scarf kimono

April 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make a kimono like this one from a couple of pashmina scarves. It’s a lovely lightweight layer for spring and summer. It’s an easy project to make. You can do it in just three… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby boy romper or Jon Jons

April 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby boy romper, also called Jon Jons or John Johns. The romper is an easy-to-wear one-piece outfit for baby, with buttons at the shoulders and snaps… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kids scalloped bucket hat

April 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making this scalloped bucket hat. It’s perfect to wear with a spring dress, or to the pool or the beach to keep the sun off her face. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sundress for an American Girl or 18″ doll

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a free pattern for making an easy sundress for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. It has an elastic casing top and shoulder straps, and uses only simple straight seams. You can cut the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintuck mini wallet

April 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These pintuck wallets look like they’d be a fun project to make. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a video class over at Babylock’s Sew at Home site showing how to make them. Small wallets like this are always good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated midi skirt

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial for making a pleated midi skirt. I think it looks quite smart and chic. Use a fabric with more body to create more dramatic pleats, or a drapier fabric for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy 20-minute drawstring snack bag

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can whip up a little drawstring snack bag in just 20 minutes. You can use the little pouch to carry a snack . Or, use the bag for non-snacky purposes, like to… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern Baby drool bib

April 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make a drool bib for baby. It’s layered up to make it absorbent and waterproof and also quite pretty. The top layer is a quilting cotton. Choose… Read more ...