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Tutorial: Easy pom pom chair back covers

November 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Changing the look of a straight back is as easy as slipping a cover on the back! And Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can make these chair back covers with pom pom trim. Choose a pretty fabric… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hooded fleece scarf with tassels

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a hooded scarf that will keep your neck and your ears warm this winter! It’s made from fleece and has big ol’ tassels at the ends which are so cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mermaid tail blanket for adults

October 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Have you seen those mermaid tail blankets for little girls? Why do the kids get to have all the fun? Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern at The Creative Spark for making a mermaid blanket in adult… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip back sweater refashion

September 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Add a cool zip back to a plain sweater with this tutorial from Geneva at A Pair & A Spare. It’s an easy refashion that will update last year’s sweater into a trendy new sweater for this season. If you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this easy convertible bodysuit

September 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This convertible body suit can be worn several ways – as a plunge neck, a twist front halter, and a halter with a double twist at the front. With some creativity, you could probably come up with even more ways… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy floor cushion

September 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A boxy floor cushion is an easy way to add seating (and color) to a room. Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make one! It’s made using only simple straight seams. So choose a fun… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cat backpack for toddlers and preschoolers

August 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oh, this kitty cat backpack! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for it at Joann’s Creative Spark blog. It’s sized just right for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s so cute for day care and preschool, or a sleepover… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add color and little extra length to a plain tee

August 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you add some color to a plain t-shirt. It’s also a clever way to add a little extra length to a shirt that might have shrunk up in the wash. It’s a super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids’ travel neck pillow and seat belt cover

July 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s amazing the ways kids can sleep in the car! A travel pillow will help support their heads while they snooze. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial at Minerva Crafts showing how you can sew a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretchy car seat cover

June 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver 6 Comments

Kate from See Kate Sew created this stretchy cover for her baby’s car seat. It’s made from a knit fabric so it stretches to fit snugly around the car seat. It’s open at the top so you can peek in… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make this tie-front blouse from a man’s button-up shirt

May 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Just when you think there’s no new way to refashion a man’s button-up shirt… Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make this tie-front sleeveless blouse out of a button-up shirt. It’s so easy and so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summertime elastic waist ruffle dress

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can sew a simple elastic waist dress. It hits just above the knee, with a deep ruffle around the hem. Made from a lightweight knit,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized notebook cover with inside pockets

May 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make a personalized notebook cover. It has pockets on the inside to hold a pencil or a small notepad or other small items. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strapless wrap dress

April 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Geneva from A Pair and a Spare shows how you can make a strapless wrap dress. It’s made with a gathered skirt and a wide fabric band for the bodice. Wrap the band tightly and tuck it in or secure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wipeable portable changing mat

April 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make wipeable portable changing mat. It’s made from a wipe-clean oilcloth (you could also use laminated cotton

), with layers of batting and cotton underneath for padding. It folds up and snaps… Read more ...