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Tips for successful sewing on plush fabrics

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Plush fabrics like Minky, Cuddle fabric, and furry fleece are super popular for baby projects and for winter projects.  The soft fabrics are just sooo snuggly!!  But that snuggly fabric can also be difficult to work with.  Kelly from Kelly … Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring Santa sack for Christmas toy donations

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Organized 31 created this large Santa sack to hold the toys her daughter is donating to a needy child this Christmas.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  Most organizations who take up toy donations request that the presents… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage elephant softie

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter site for making this adorable felt elephant.  He would make a sweet decoration for a nursery (embroider the eyes to be safe around a baby).  Using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial for making this fabulous Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff.  Slide your hands inside to keep them warm when you’re out and about on a cold day.  They’re easy to make, requiring only… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sharpening pincushion bracelet

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a quick gift you can make for a sewing friend.  Or yourself.  Angel from Fleece Fun guest blogs at SNAP! Creativity showing how you can make a pincushion bracelet embellished with sewing charms.  The pincushion is stuffed with steel… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: You Are My Cup Of Tea Apron

December 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

youaremycupofteatitleSachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Your Are My Cup of Tea apron.  It’s made from a tea towel and has a pocket in the shape of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur and flannel Christmas stocking

December 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Fur-and-Flannel-Stockings-24Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous faux fur and flannel stockings.  I’m loving the mix of the woodland and the luxe – a woodland luxe Christmas!!  You can make them with the fur on… Read more ...

Free pattern: 18″ Doll nightgown, make one from a dollar store blanket

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Joy from xoxo Grandma has a fantastic pattern for a nightgown that you can make for an American Girl or other 18″ dolls. The best part about this project is that you can use a fleece blanket from the dollar… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dollhouse pillow with window pockets

December 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

dollhouseThis oversized house pillow is totally snuggle-able!  Rubyelle from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  I’m loving the bright  colors and the painted details!  The windows are actually large pockets.  She made coordinating softies… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dainty Handbag Tote

December 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for her Dainty Handbag Tote.  It’s a basic tote, but on a smaller scale to give it more handbag styling.  A pretty bow is tied around one of the handles.  It’s lined,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Josephine Doll

December 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shares a free pattern for her Josephine doll.  She designed the cloth doll for an artist gift exchange she attended, but this sweet… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Frozen princess Christmas stockings

December 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Holly & Nat from My Sister’s Suitcase share a tutorial for making Christmas stockings inspired by the Frozen princesses Elsa and Anna.  Both stockings started out as inexpensive stockings from the discount store.  They added faux fur and trims and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peppermint stripe Christmas tree skirt

December 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Say Yes shows how you can make this peppermint stripe Christmas tree skirt.  The sewing is simple, or you could use glue (or fusible hem tape) and make it a no-sew project. At first glance I thought the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower Christmas headband

December 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial for making this Christmas headband with a cluster of felt flowers.  Her tutorial shows how to make each kind of flower, and also how to make the elastic headband.  You could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bag with a sheer pocket

December 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make a fabric gift sack – with a sheer pocket across the front to hold a gift tag.  The fabric bag can be used year after year without showing wear.   The pocket allows… Read more ...
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