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Tutorial: Easy fabric playhouse for a card table

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make this easy fabric playhouse. It fits over a card table to create a special play place underneath. Hers is a simple version, with three solid “walls” and a front… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tablecloth that stays put

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can make a tablecloth that stays put. Instead of a flat piece of fabric draped over a table (which can be easily pulled off!), this stay put tablecloth fits snugly around the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered hanger with a matching sachet

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A fabric covered hanger with a coordinating sachet makes a nice gift, perhaps as a bridal gift or for Mother’s Day or birthday. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sundress for a tiny doll

February 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There is wide variety of sewing patterns available for larger dolls such as American Girl, but it’s a lot harder to find a pattern for smaller dolls. My daughter’s smaller dolls always had much more limited wardrobes than the American… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy tiered skirt for a little girl

February 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a tutorial for making this fancy tiered skirt for a little girl. The sparkly tulle ruffles are perfect for a special occasion, or just fun to wear because it’s Tuesday and you’re going to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 easy ways to gather fabric on your serger

February 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows two easy ways you can gather fabric on your serger

, and you don’t even need a fancy foot or special attachment to do it. Her first method just about blew my mind. It’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls long flutter skirt with a scalloped hem

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Charity from Say Grr Sewing shares a free pattern for this little girls long flutter skirt. It has a beautiful scalloped hem that’s especially fun to twirl. It’s reversible, too, so you can let your little girl decide which side… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom bunny Easter kitchen towels

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Lolly Jane with a tutorial for making a spring bunny kitchen towel. The simple bunny applique has a pom pom tail for extra cuteness. It’s added to a purchased kitchen towel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart mug rug that folds into an envelope

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ella and Nesta’s Little Room shows how you can make this heart-shaped mug rug. It folds up to create a little fabric envelope. You could easily tuck a couple of tea bags into it as you’re folding it up. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Canvas bag upgrade with sturdier and prettier straps

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas bag by giving it wider, sturdier, and prettier straps. She also makes it reversible – BONUS! The cotton prints on the straps are a pretty contrast with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Easter bunnies

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room shares a free pattern at Flamingo Toes for making these sweet felt Easter bunnies. They’re quick to sew out of felt scraps and would make cute Easter gifties, especially if paired with a sweet treat… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fox softie with antlers

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

April of Modern Handmade shares a free pattern at Imagine Gnats for making this adorable fox softie with antlers. You can use any type of fabric, but her choice of a Shetland flannel is particularly nice for this winter woodland… Read more ...

Free pattern: Coffee mug hot pad

February 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for this hot pad shaped like a coffee mug. How cute would it be to gift this with a nice coffee mug? The recipient could use it for its intended purpose as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bowl potholder for your microwave

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a microwave bowl potholder. Instead of trying to wrap a flat potholder around a hot bowl to grab it up, this quilted potholder is shaped to fit around the bowl and can … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated denim pillow cover

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this pleated denim pillow cover. When I first saw this photo, I thought this was going to be a time consuming project because of alllll of that pleating. … Read more ...