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Tutorial: Attach softie parts with your sewing machine

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Making softies often involves sewing small parts to a body. You might think that hand sewing is best for this step, but Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction recommends sewing them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower on a stretchy headband

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Fabric Envy shows how you can make these pretty fabric blooms. You can use them for hair accessories or just some fun brooches. Cut all of the petal pieces from one fabric, or make it scrappy and use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt heart wreath pillow

January 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make this heart wreath pillow. The pink and red hearts are cute for Valentine’s Day! The wreath embellishment is easily made with felt hearts.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruffled And Ready Bag

January 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Ruffled and Ready Bag. If the frame looks familiar, that’s because it’s the same one she used to make her Made in a Snap Bag. It’s a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Retro style sweetheart apron

January 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stitch. Craft. Create. shares a tutorial for making this retro style sweetheart apron. I have a couple of vintage 1950s aprons with a similar look. It’s a half apron gathered on to a contrast waistband, with a big heart for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork heart Valentine’s bolster pillow

January 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this patchwork heart bolster pillow. Make it for Valentine’s Day or just for cute. The hearts are made with a simple patchwork technique. It would be pretty in a bedding set… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Union Jack apron

January 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a Union Jack apron. The flag’s red and white stripes are stitched down to a denim background. The design works equally well for men and women. Finished dimensions are 9?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two ways to line a tote bag

January 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Linings are not required for a tote bag, but they sure give it a nicer finish and make it sturdier. Plus, you can use the lining to add a surprise bit of color or pattern to your bag. Sara from… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Faux fur hat

January 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daria from Kittenhood shows how to make a faux fur hat to keep your head and ears snuggly warm this winter. It has simple lines, which works well with a faux fur. The lining gives a clean finish to the… Read more ...

Choosing a good mix of fabrics for your sewing project

January 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I enjoy sewing projects that allow me to mix prints. I like to play with combinations of color and pattern, but not everyone feels this way. If choosing a mix of fabrics for a projects turns you into a nervous… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt heart garland

January 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Wendi from Shiny Happy World used felt scraps and one easy hand stitch to make the cutest Valentine’s heart garland. I like that she didn’t limit herself to just pinks and reds for this project. Hearts are beautiful in all… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baker Street Bag

January 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at OLFA for making her Baker Street Bag. It’s a great everyday bag, with finished dimensions 12” long x 8” tall x 4” deep. The simple shape will show off a large… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece ice scraper mitt

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We don’t get ice too often in Arkansas, but when we do I remember how much I dislike scraping ice from the windshield of my car. Of course, much of that has to do with me not having the proper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging Heart Softies

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make these sweet Hanging Heart Softies. They’re sweet hanging from a branch tree. They’d also be nice as singles hanging from a drawer knob. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an easy beginner tote bag, plus a snap-on bag organizer

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a simple tote bag tutorial. It’s a good beginning sewing project because it’s all straight seams, and you end up with something you can use and feel proud of. She also… Read more ...