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Tutorial: Woven patchwork tote bag

February 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

What looks a simple patchwork design on the outside of this bag is actually made from woven strips of fabric. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it. Even with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur heart pillow

February 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caitlin from The Merrythought shows how you make this faux fur heart pillow. It would make a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, especially if the tradition reds, pinks, & white color combos don’t work for your décor, but there’s no… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned sweater skirt – and it’s lined!

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors combined a sweater and a t-shirt to make one fabulous skirt. It’s a lined sweater skirt with a hidden elastic waistband. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The t-shirt lining smoothes panty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine arrow bean bag game

February 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make a Valentine arrow bean bag game. Sew a set of bean bags shaped like Cupid’s arrows and mark off a heart-shaped target on your… Read more ...

9 tips for upcycling or refashioning old clothing to new creations

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects. Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details. Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kiss bag shaped like lips, in purse and mini pouch sizes

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making her Kiss bags. How cute are these lip-shaped bags!! And perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s actually a remix of one of the very first tutorials she ever published, though updated… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine t-shirt wrap bracelet

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from SweetKM shows how you can make this t-shirt wrap bracelet, with hearts and love for Valentine’s Day. The wrap bracelet is made from a scrap of t-shirt knit, with felt hearts or letters spelling L-O-V-E stitched on. This… Read more ...

Freebie: I Heart Sewing For You printable

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a free printable for her I Heart [Sewing For] You sign. She shares the printable in two sizes – one that’s large enough to frame as wall art, and a smaller one you can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ferdinand the Frog softie

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a free pattern for her Ferdinand the Frog softie. He’s a real prince, and he’s got a felt crown to prove it. With Velcro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy heart reverse applique pincushion

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy heart pincushion. The heart in the middle is made with a reverse applique technique and a patchwork of small fabric scraps. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity scarf for an American Girl doll

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Everyone’s wearing infinity scarves these days. Why not your child’s doll? Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a miniature version of the infinity scarf that fits an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You won’t need much… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot pads with a sewing theme

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make a set of quilted hot pads, with cute sewing themed appliques. She gives a template for a pair of scissors, a dress form, and a sewing machine to applique on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s felt heart necklaces

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Monica from Marino Bambinos shows how to make these sweet heart necklaces. A hand stitched heart pendant hangs from a necklace made from cute fabric trim – ribbon or ric rac or (my favorite) pom pom trim. They’re easy enough… Read more ...