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Free pattern: Strawberry pincushion

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Heather from shares a free pattern for making a strawberry pincushion. If you use a pink or red fabric with itty white polka dots, it’ll look like a real strawberry. But you can also throw caution to the wind and… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY martingale dog collar with a half chain

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make a martingale dog collar with a half chain. The collar part is made from an upcycled leather belt and a scrap of vintage fabric. The leather make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Softie Sleeping Bag

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When my daughter was little she liked to play Night-Night, which involved tucking all of her favorite stuffed animals in for a good night’s sleep. Over and over and over. She tucked them into my bed, but how cute would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raggedy denim flower hair accessory

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kids outgrow a lot of jeans during the course of their childhood. A lot. Sometimes you can pass the jeans down to another child, but sometimes there’s just too much wear and it’s time to recycle. U Create shows how… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bunny ear zippered pouch

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Teresa of Dandelion Drift guest blogs at Imagine Gnats with a tutorial for making this bunny eared zip pouch. The bunny ears and face are a cute variation of a simple zippered pouch. Make one as a special Easter treat,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Water bottle dog toy

March 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The fleece dog bone toy is not stuffed with polyfil or batting. Instead, there’s an empty water bottle inside to give it shape and to give a satisfying crunch when the toy is chewed. You can find a free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished shorts and t-shirt outfit

March 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

April from Grayscale shows how you can make a girls embellished jeans shorts & t-shirt outfit. Her tutorial shows how you can make the embellished jeans shorts from a pair of jeans, adding a fabric panel over one of the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bunny ear bucket bag

March 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Pursenal Issues shares a free pattern for making this adorable bunny bucket bag. The bunny’s long ears are tied in a knot to make the handle. It would make a sweet little Easter basket, or maybe a special… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easter basket bunny

March 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a stuffed Easter basket bunny. He’s got long floppy bunny ears that are just so cute! The softie is just his head and neck, so he stuffs nicely down… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 10 minute fringed kimono

March 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Tales From A Cottage made this fringed kimono in just 10 minutes, and with less than $10 in materials. She shares a tutorial on her blog. You’ll need a length of lightweight knit or chiffon yardage, plus some… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s boxer shorts

March 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Worn with a basic t-shirt, boxer shorts make cute and comfortable warm weather pajamas. And Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making a pair of women’s boxer shorts. They are easy to sew, so… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy Easter chick softie

March 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making her Easy Easter Chick Softie. His shape is a simple oval, with cute chickie face and wings appliqued on. He would make a special present to… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute girls skirt, no sewing required

March 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a girls skirt out of a shirt. It takes just 10 minutes, and there’s no sewing required! She uses a fabric glue to make the casing at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a zipper by adding a fabric tab

March 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows an easy way to shorten a zipper

. This works best when making zippered pouches or bags, as she adds a fabric tab across the end. She also uses this method to lengthen a zipper.… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Womens long sleeve t-shirt

March 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you want to make a garment for yourself that will get a lot of wear, make a t-shirt. It’s a wardrobe staple. It can be dressed up or down, and it’s always comfortable. Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a… Read more ...