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Tutorial: Ribbon covered stretchy headband

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these ribbon covered stretchy headbands. They are super easy to make, and really cute to wear! Make longer ones to wear as headbands, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized trick or treat bag

September 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a personalized trick or treat bag for Halloween. The bag itself is easy to sew up. It has a contrast bottom with jumbo … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY lace kaftan

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a gorgeous lace kaftan. It would make a beautiful swim cover-up or loungewear. This is an easy sewing project, using only straight seams. If you can’t find a lace fabric you… Read more ...

Inspiration: $20 DIY Tin Man Halloween Costume

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews n Bows shows the most adorable Tin Man costume she made for her young daughter for less than $20. With some creativity, she was able to use a basic dress pattern and a basic leggings pattern to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric yo-yo acorns for fall and Thanksgiving

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these fabric yoyo acorns for your fall décor. They’re large scale, over 5″ long tip to cap, and would be beautiful sitting in a large bowl. They’d be a pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric napkins

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jeska from Studio BeauVert shows how to make a pretty set of cloth napkins out of your scrap fabrics. Her napkins are mini-sized – just 9″ square – to take advantage of smaller pieces of fabric. The smaller squares are… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls Frozen snow princess cape

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s snow princess cape. Styled after the cape that Princess Anna wore in Frozen, it’s a long cape with a shorter layer at the top. Made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or Treat tote bag

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Plan ahead for a trick or treating haul with this Trick or Treat Tote Bag. Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s got plenty of room… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow princess dress

September 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

What is there not to love about this rainbow princess dress? The colors are FAB, and the asymmetrical layered skirt is super fun. Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Though it looks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern print patchwork throw pillows

September 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If the words “patchwork pillow” make you think of old-timey styles of years gone by, take a look at these modern patchwork pillows. Sew4Home uses large scale graphic prints to make these patchwork throw pillows. In keeping with the scale… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ewok hood

September 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This Ewok hood is super cute for dress-up, or maybe as a Halloween costume. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make one. Those Ewok ears!! She used the Greenstyle Creations Balaclava Pattern but adapted it to become an… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Mary Janes

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a free pattern for making a pair of Mary Janes for baby. They’re pretty from quilting cottons, but you could also venture to other fabrics, like a felt or lightweight vinyl. Her free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Autumn acorn tea towel

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Crafting in the Rain guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how you can make this autumn acorn tea towel. The acorn is stenciled on to a purchased tea towel, with a coordinating tea… Read more ...

Tutorial: Canteen inspired fall bag

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a canteen style bag, which seems rather perfect for fall especially when made from corduroy and tweed. The canteen inspired shape reminds of me of fall camping trips, and leaves crunching underfoot while hiking… Read more ...

Free pattern: 1 hour kids PJs from an adult t-shirt

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

With just an hour, you can make a set of kids pajamas out of an adult long sleeved t-shirt. Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how to do it, and she also includes a free pattern for… Read more ...