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Tutorial: Valentine’s heart and gingham pillows

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares tutorial for making a couple of coordinating Valentine’s throw pillows. The designs are simple but striking. They’re easy to make, too. One is a large square pillow from a large polka dot fabric, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage heart Valentines banner

January 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this vintage heart banner. It’s a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, but the vintage sheet hearts would be sweet hanging up year round. The banner is covered with hearts cut from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls gymnastic shorts

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of girl’s gymnastic shorts. The short stretchy shorts are made to be worn over a leotard for gymnastic or dance class. They’re not hard at all to make,… Read more ...

Free Sewing project: Vintage 1950s hostess apron

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a 1950s style hostess apron out of just 1 yard of fabric. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making one. You could make this an all-vintage project… Read more ...

Winner of the DIY Crush giveaway

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The winner of our giveaway of 5 free downloads from DIY Crush is… Superstitches, who said, “Loved the quilt patterns by Cloth Parcel-especially the seaside cottage one.” Congratulations, Superstitches! Have fun with your free downloads! And I agree, the Seaside … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy to make t-shirt skirt

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

LiZ from Simple Simon and Company shows how easy it is to make a girl’s gathered skirt out of a t-shirt. Like, so easy you’ll have a hard time making just one. Which is fine, because the simple knit skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Valentine’s Day crinkle skirt

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s crinkle skirt. Made in a bright red fabric, it’s could be part of a cute Valentine’s Day outfit. Most of the detail is in the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s upcycled denim play crown

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says made this play crown for her child out of a denim upcycled from an old pair of jeans. Cute, isn’t it? She shares a free pattern and a tutorial for making one in a guest post… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Spring flower corsage tee

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add a little charm to your wardrobe, Kirstin from Kojodesigns has just the project for you! She shares a tutorial on how to make a pretty corsage tee — and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dog treat gift bag and poop bag holder

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Organized 31 shares a tutorial for making a doggie treat gift bag for Valentine’s Day. After it’s been gifted, it can be threaded on to a dog leash so it can also be used as a handy bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece scrap busy bag threading game

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson shows how you can make this child’s threading game for a busy bag. This is such a cool idea! The fleece shapes are threaded on a curvy straw. It’s a quiet game that also helps build hand-eye… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Upcycled t-shirt infinity scarf

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley Hacksaw (aka Lil Blue Boo ) shows how you can make these awesome infinity scarves out of upcycled t-shirts and scrap yardage. I love the mix of color and print, and the little snippets of graphics and lettering. Each… Read more ...

Free pattern: Valentine’s owl softie

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Whoooo loves you? This Valentine’s Day owl does! Nancy from Do Small Things With Love shares a free pattern at Crafts Unleashed for making him. He’s made from felt and is made with hand stitching, so no sewing machine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple gathered skirt

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make a simple gathered skirt. If you’re learning to sew, this is a great project. It requires only straight cuts and straight seams, and you get to wear it… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Teething scarf

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lisa Calle of Vintage Modern Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a baby’s teething scarf. It’s made like a bib, but with extra fabric built in to create more of a bloused scarf effect. … Read more ...