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Free pattern: Lumberjack hat for kid and adults

January 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a free pattern at We All Sew for this fleece lined lumberjack hat. You can make it from any fun print for the outside, plus sherpa fleece for the inside. The pattern will fit most kids… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sophia the Bunny softie

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a free pattern for making the cutest little bunny softie. Her name is Sophia and she is all kinds of huggable sweetness. Look at… Read more ...

Make Headbands With Fabric Scarps

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make a pretty headband out of your fabric scraps. A bit of elastic at the bottom will help them fit snug. They’re quick and easy to sew up. They’re cute left plain, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chic lunch tote

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this chic lunch tote. It holds a lunch but it carries like a purse. In fact, it’s a petite and simplified version of her Carnaby Carry All Bag (also a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s refashioned sweater dress

January 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Caila from Caila Made refashioned a clearance sale sweater to make this gorgeous Christmas dress for her daughter. The sequined polka dots are perfect for a dressy dress! A women’s size small was big enough to give her the length … Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband

Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern for making a fleece ear warmer headband. It’s quick to put together can be embellished to your liking with fleece bows, fabric flowers, buttons and more. Or, skip the embellishment and wear it… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to clean and oil your fabric scissors

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: How to clean and oil your scissors

So you do proper maintenance on your sewing machine, oiling and cleaning it regularly. But do you oil and clean your fabric scissors

? They need proper maintenance, too – especially if you’ve invested in a good pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible quilted Valentine mini tote

January 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Molly from Craft Ideas Weekly shares a tutorial on The Sewing Loft showing how to make this cute quilted mini tote for Valentine’s Day. The heart motifs are cute for Valentines, but it could also work for year-round gift giving,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Fleece dog sweater

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece dog sweater. It’ll keep him (or her) warm in the cold winter months. You’ll make it to fit your dog’s measurements so it’ll fit just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled cardigan pillow cover

January 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how she turned a favorite, but now worn out, cardigan into a cute new pillow cover. The buttons down the front maintain the character of the sweater. And the sweater knit is such a cozy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Detachable belt fanny pack made from an old purse

January 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can create a detachable belt fanny pack out of an old purse. The words “fanny pack” might cause some of us to flash back on our 80s childhoods, but rest assured that… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Denim Jeans tooth fairy pillow

January 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow that looks like it was made out of a tiny pair of jeans. She used denim fabric and topstitching to recreate the look of jeans in this small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired blouse refashion

January 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Little Did You Know shows how she refashioned a thrifted blouse to recreate the look on blouse from Anthropologie (no longer available for sale). She shortened the sleeves of the loose fitting blouse, turning the cuffs into tabs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled burlap bag

January 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Go to Steph Chows to find a tutorial showing how to make this cool bag out of a coffee sack and an old t-shirt. The construction is simple, with bias tape finishing the top edge and making the handles. It’s… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity sweater refashion

January 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

January is Refashion Month over at House of Estrela. Heather from Feather’s Flights guest blogs there with a tutorial showing how she created this maternity sweater out of a large sweater. The sweater was too big through the arms but… Read more ...