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Tutorial: Mini backpacks made from shorts

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success is on a Use What You’ve Got kick. Instead of buying new supplies, she has challenged herself to use what she’s got. These mini backpacks are one of her Use What You’ve Got… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lip gloss cozy

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio show how to make a lip gloss cozy. It’s a small fabric pouch just big enough to hold a tube of chapstick

or lip gloss. She shows it on a keychain, but I think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued apple pillow

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make this appliqued apple pillow. The rectangular pillow has three apples appliqued on it, with bites taken out of them as they you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Spock softie

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a project for all you Star Trek fans. A little felt Spock softie that you can sit on your desk. How cute is he!!! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs guest blogs at Punk Projects with a free pattern… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Leather cut out clutch purse

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The construction of this leather clutch that Erin from Sewbon made is super simple – just two seams. What makes it stand out is the cut out design on the front flap. She shares a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

Video tutorial: 3 steps to make an apron

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can make this stylish apron in just three easy steps. Simple Simon & Co. shares a video tutorial showing how to do it. The bottom of the apron is actually a tea towel, so the only sewing is making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked drawstring bag

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nienke from Pienkel shows how to make a color blocked drawstring bag. She made this one for her son to take to school. He’ll use it to hold his gym clothes. Drawstring bags can also be used to organize toys,… Read more ...

Lingerie supplies shopping guide

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Just the other day, a friend asked me if I’d considered making my own bras. Her question came after my 10-minute rant about how larger retailers rarely carry bras in my size. My response was that finding the materials suitable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimonos for the whole family

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Zips & Darts shares a reproduced vintage magazine article showing how to make kimonos for the whole family. Mom, dad, brother, sister – all can have a hand made kimono! Kimonos are easy to make, requiring no pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted Pencil Box Pouch

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog for making her Quilted Pencil Box Pouch. It’s a boxy zippered pouch made from a quilted fabric. Pack it with pencils and markers for back-to-school. Or,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls fancy detachable collar

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a fancy detachable collar for a little girl. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. Put it on a plain cardigan to make it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Smart Like a Fox book bag

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make this Smart Like a Fox book bag, perfect for toting books to and from the library. She shares a free pattern for the cute fox applique, which is sewn down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diagonal color blocked hoodie

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ren Murphy from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make this hoodie with diagonal color blocking. Rather than simple block shapes, her color blocking makes use of angled pieces. Check out how the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini tailor’s ham and sleeve roll for sewing doll clothes

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Thimbles and Acorns sells sewing patterns for historic doll patterns for American Girl dolls. And on their website, you can find a free pattern for a miniature tailor’s ham and sleeve roll. They’re sized so you can use them to… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a beautiful lace headband

August 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make this beautiful lace headband. Lace motifs are stitched on to an elastic band that fits snug around your head. She made the lace motifs herself on her… Read more ...