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Tutorial: Easy fleece robot and alien Halloween costumes

September 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Victoria from Vixen Made shows how to make easy fleece robot and alien Halloween costumes. The two costumes are constructed in much the same way. At their core, they’re each a square tunic and matching hat. It’s the details she … Read more ...

Free pattern: Turtle softie

September 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Over at The Purl Bee, you can download a free pattern for making this sweet turtle softie. A tutorial shows how to sew it together. They give her a turtle shell from a floral cotton lawn, arms and legs and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Festive fabric bunting

September 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Louise Wackerman fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew, showing how to make a festive fabric bunting. You can make them in seasonal colors (warm hues for autumn, etc.) to make a holiday decoration. Or,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tribal-inspired vinyl bottomed drawstring bags

September 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melanie at The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a drawstring bag with a faux leather bottom. She makes them trendy with a tribal-inspired quilting cotton for the top portion. They have boxed bottoms and are fully lined. The faux… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a hidden travel pocket in a skirt or pants

September 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Hey there, fellow travelers! Let’s chat about a nifty sewing project that can make your journeys a bit more secure and convenient: adding a hidden pocket to your clothing. Why Consider a Hidden Pocket? During my travels, especially in bustling… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute burlap Halloween treat bags

September 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

These burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up. You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed. They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twister-inspired outfit for a little girl

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Narelle from Cook. Clean. Craft. guest blogs in the Sew Ready to Play series at I’m Feelin’ Crafty with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s outfit inspired by the classic game of Twister. The top has an… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cloverleaf Bag

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

LiEr fromikat bag shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how tom ake her Cloverleaf Bag. It’s a bucket style bag with straps that loop through each other to close up the top. If you look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s artwork throw pillow

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jenelle from TrashN2Tees guest blogs over at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how you can make a throw pillow featuring your child’s own artwork. It’s a fun project you can make with your young children. And how proud… Read more ...

Tutorial: She-Ra costume

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how she made a She-Ra

Halloween costume for her niece. I’m having a child-of-the-80s fit of nostalgia!! The costume (and the DIY) includes the dress with the She-Ra emblem on the front, the arm… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple lined tote bag

September 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, and Whatnots shows a super simple method for constructing a lined tote bag. All pieces are simple rectnagles. In fact, the lining and the outer piece are made with one piece of fabric! The straps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim square pouf cushion cover

September 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make a new cover for a square pouf cushion out of denim recycled from old jeans. Denim is such a sturdy fabric! Even from old jeans, it’ll make a sturdy cushion cover. You … Read more ...

Michelle explains duck bill scissors

September 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Sew Michelle loves her duck bill scissors

. She writes about them in her guest post at The Sewing Loft, part of a month long series celebrating National Sewing Month. Duck bill scissors are also called applique… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Halloween fascinators

September 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Are you planning your Halloween costume yet? A tiny hat fascinator might be just the thing top it off. Literally. Whether it’s a witch hat or a top hat or a feather plumed hat, the small hair accessories can pack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy appliqued fall leaf pillow

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial over at Tatertots and Jello showing how to make this appliqued fall leaf pillow. Using a pre-cut felt leaf accent for your applique makes it a quick project. She found the one she… Read more ...