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Tutorial: Sling library book bag

July 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

We make good use of our public library during the summer. Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this sling library book bag that will make carrying your books… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s tiered sundress

July 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for the beautiful tiered sundress she made her daughter. It has an empire waist bodice, with three gathered tiers for a skirt. In the back, elastic at the top of the bodice and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Modern Curves Tote Bag

July 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The Modern Curves Tote Bag is a free pattern from Remona from The Stitching Scientist. The front of the bag is pieced in a curved design, and has a zippered pocket off to one side. The top is left open,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Single tiered knit skirt for girls

July 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Simple Simon & Co. showing how to make a girl’s singled tiered knit skirt. The drop waist style is cute worn with a simple t-shirt. Her tutorial is part of Simple Simon… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Little monster tooth fairy pillow

July 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from One Artsy Mama shares a tutorial showing how she created this cute monster tooth fairy pillow. The monsters mouth is the pocket that will hold the tooth – and the money after the top secret exchange is made.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strappy Fitness Mat Carrier

July 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial at Elna how to make her Strappy Fitness Mat Carrier. She uses it to carry her mat to and from class. It’s made from strong cotton webbing and decorative ribbon. Small straps keep the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated denim mini dress refashion

July 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how she made this kicky summer mini dress, refashioned from a thrifted and less-than-flattering denim dress. The original dress was long and shapeless. She took it in at the bodice and shortened… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew drawstring sweatshirt skirt

July 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this cool drawstring sweatshirt skirt, with no sewing required. All you need to make it are a large sweatshirt big enough to fit comfortably around your hips, a scrap of t-shirt knit… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern. You often find a waistband pocket like this on a pair of exercise pants. The small pocket is… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Piped trim jean shorts

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Usually when I think about cut off jean shorts, I think of frayed edges. But Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how to add a neat piped edge. I love this idea!! The thin line of color around the hems… Read more ...

Free pattern: Anna Cross Body Bag

July 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. from Bari J. Designs shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Anna Cross Body Bag. It’s a good sized 12″ h x 11″ wide rectangular purse, with a beautifully shaped flap covering the top. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Carry It All Tote Bag

July 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I bet you can figure out why Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns calls this her Carry It All Tote. She made it to carry to SNAP conference earlier this year, but not that summer’s here she’s figured… Read more ...

Free pattern: Moo Skirt for 18″ dolls

July 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Meghan from The Sewing Geek shares a free pattern for making a Moo Skirt to fit an 18″ doll. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an optional contrast band at the hem. It’s just like the girl-sized Moo Skirt that… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed kimono cardigan

July 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A Pair and A Spare shows how you can make this fringed kimono cardigan, with no sewing required. The kimono is made from a large, flowy scarf. And instead of stitches, you’ll use brads to attach the fringe and close… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy tea towel table runner

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily Henderson shows how you can use tea towels to make a quick and easy table runner. She sews 4 tea towels together using large stitches in a colorful yarn. And for an extra embellishment, she makes tassels from the… Read more ...