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Tutorial: Beautiful butterfly wings from t-shirts

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

tshirtbutterflywingsAshley from Lil Blue Boo made these beautiful, flowy butterfly wings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  They’re actually just a couple of x-large t-shirts sewn into a long-sleeved cape and stenciled with… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY girls leggings for fall layering

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Leggings are a girls wardrobe necessity, especially in fall as the temperatures start to drop.  You can layer them under shorter skirts and dresses for extra warmth, or for modesty when playing on a playground. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress up as a rotary cutter and cutting mat for Halloween

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This being a sewing blog, I figure most of our readers will immediately recognize what this Halloween costume is.  A rotary cutter and cutting mat! And not just any rotary cutter, an OLFA brand cutter with the signature black… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mommy and me tote bags

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

mommymetoteAn from Straight Grain shows how you can make a set of mommy & me tote bags.  Everything about the pair of bags is the same – the fabric, the faux leather bottom, the sturdy construction – but one is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a fringed leather bag

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how she made this fringed leather bag.  It’s a tote style bag covered in rows of long fringe.  It’s lined, with a pocket on the inside to hold a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Haunted house applique

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a haunted house applique for a trick or treat bag.  She gives a link to a previous tutorial showing how to sew a simple tote bag.  Or, if you don’t… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kids Batman and Robin Halloween costumes

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a Robin (as in Batman and Robin) Halloween costume.  She shares a free pattern for making the pants, and links to previous tutorials and the Tee … Read more ...

Free pattern: Penny Playsuit for toddlers

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Penny Playsuit for little girls.  Oh, how I am loving this!  It has long pants gathered to a curved bodice, giving room for a baby belly and ease of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece Totoro hood

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

totorohoodBernadette from Daisies & Dresses shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make this adorable Totoro hood.  It’s made from fleece, sure to keep ears warm on cold winter days.  This could also be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make tiny fabric flowers

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes a project calls for a large fabric bloom.  But sometimes a tiny fabric flower is what you need, like on this delicate headband that Jen from iCandy Handmade made for her daughter.  It took some trial and error, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pumpkin fall pillow

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

vintagepumpkinfallpillowThe pumpkin applique on this pillow is made of scraps of vintage fabrics.  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial – and a template – for making it.  The vintage fabrics and the pom pom trim are a fun twist… Read more ...

Freebie: Beware of the Seam Ripper

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Who actually enjoys using their seam ripper?  Not me!  Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free printable with a funny seam ripper pun.  It won’t make you love ripping out seams, but it might make you chuckle a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage bath time apron

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Baby’s bath time can get a parent just as wet as baby.  A terry cloth apron like this one can help keep mom or dad dry when they give baby a bath.  Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage … Read more ...

Free pattern: Halloween black cat softie

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this Halloween black cat softie.  You don’t have to use just black fabric, though.  He’s pretty handsome made from a black and white houndstooth, as shown in her photo.  A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween Trick or treat bucket bags

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

With their large squared bottoms, these trick or treat bucket bags are made for some serious candy haul.  Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs show how you can make them.  The flat bottom bags can stand open on their own, so after… Read more ...
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