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Free pattern: Expanding Nautical Tote Bag

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Expanding Nautical Tote Bag. snaps

at the side give it a slimmer profile when you’re not carrying around so much. Or, when you’ve got more to carry around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy sew owl softie that kids can make

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This owl softie is an easy sewing project. Janice from Maddie Moes shares a tutorial showing how to make him. She designed the project for kids learning to sew, and her tutorial is written to help an adult guide a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serger differential feed, what it is and when to adjust

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I love my serger, but I’ve always been confused by differential feed. I’m not sure exactly what it is, or why I should adjust it, so I generally just leave it alone. Liz from Simple Simon & Co. .… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel beach bag

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Gracie B from Betwixxt guest blogs at The NY Melrose Family with a tutorial showing how you can make a beach or pool tote out of a towel. It’s a super fast, super easy project. It takes only 4 steps… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple summer tank top

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz shares a free pattern for making this simple tank top, her go-to top for easy summer wear. You can dress it up or down, wearing it with jeans for casual wear or a skirt and blazer for dressier occasions. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Criss Cross Romper for babies

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Little Kids Grow and Peaches & Peanuts shares a free pattern at The Ribbon Retreat for making her Criss Cross Romper for babies. It’s made from knit fabric, with fold over elastic to finish the edges. Her free… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two knot, one shoulder no-sew t-shirt refashion

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this one-shouldered double knotted t-shirt refashion, with no sewing required. All you need is a plain t-shirt and a pair of scissors. Even the cord and casing at the hem is made… Read more ...

Tutorial: La Jolla Bow Dress for little girls

June 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The La Jolla Bow Dress is such a pretty dress for little girls! And it’s also a free tutorial from Caila of Caila Made. It has a large fabric bow across the front bodice, a shirred back bodice, and straps… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s halter ruffle flower sundress

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her very pretty Halter Style Ruffle Flower Sundress. An oversized ruffled flower covers most of the halter bodice. The bodice is made from a stretch knit, and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Kitschy Houses Hot Pads

June 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Heynen shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make her Kitschy House Hot Pads. They are so cute! You can give each one its own personality by changing up the fabrics and the shapes… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summer Shorties for little girls

June 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lauren Dahl from Baste + Gather and Selvage Designs shares a free pattern for these little girl Summer Shorties. They’re just the thing for active little girls. They can be worn on their own as bike shorts, or layered under… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s convertible strap sundress

June 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Kitschy Coo shares a free pattern for this girl’s convertible braided strap sundress. It’s an A-line knit dress with two long braided straps that thread through loops at the back before being tied. You can choose to thread… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Rash guard swim top with a built in shelf bra

June 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Rash guard swim top with built in shelf bra

Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make a rash guard swim top with a built in shelf bra. With the shelf bra, she can wear the rash guard without having to layer another swim top underneath. She started with… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sleeveless maxi dress refashioned to shorter dress with sleeves

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she refashioned a sleeveless maxi dress to a shorter dress with a high low hem and three quarter sleeves. The fabric she cuts off the hem is used to make the sleeves that she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim and stars pillow cover

June 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars. The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size. A hidden zipper in the… Read more ...