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Tutorial: Mini Christmas Snowman softie

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Onel from Onelmom shows how to make some itty bitty snowman softies. Look at them all bundled up for the cold in their scarves!! They’d be cute tucked into a mantelscape, hanging from the tree as ornaments, or attached to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas Snowflake the Snow Chick softie

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anjeanette from By Anjeanette shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make this cute snowgirl softie. Her name is Snowflake the Snow Chick. She wears a warm hat on her head and a scarf around her neck,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy reversible Christmas stocking

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingshows how to make a quick and easy reversible Christmas stocking. Get the how-to. [photo from Adventures in Dressmaking] Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade Christmas Stockings? Check these out on Etsy.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece hat with ear flaps

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag recently showed how to make a fleece winter hat. She’s back with another version, this one with ear flaps. You can keep it plain, or embellish it up with a pom pom at the top and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scarf with pom pom trim

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how she made this square scarf with pom pom trim. She used a pretty fabric print (from Amy Butler’s Cameo line) and then added matching pom pom trim to the edges. Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece dog bed with standard pillow insert

December 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amity from Amity Originals shows how you can make a fleece dog bed. Shown here is the one that she made for her sweet Buffy. The insert is a standard sized bed pillow, and the cover has a zipper so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pair of convertible mittens out of an old sweater

December 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial over at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make a pair of convertible mittens out of an old sweater. The tip of the mittens can be folded back so your fingers are… Read more ...

Tips for sewing through thick fabrics

December 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, knows a lot about sewing through thick fabrics. It happens a lot when sewing through layers of fleece and fur when making softies. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Funky Christmas stocking

December 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Full of Fluff shares a free pattern for making these quick sew Christmas stockings. The pointed cuffs and angled sides give them a funky personality. Get the free patter and tutorial on their blog. [via Cut Out + Keep]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece winter hat

December 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make a fleece winter hat. It’s a versatile shape. You can make it with or without the pom pom, or add an optional lining to the band to make it a foldover cuff. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple fabric candy cane ornament

December 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from Sew Very guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how to make a simple fabric candy cane Christmas ornament. They’re quick to sew up, so you could make a bunch to tie on to your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sewing kit from an eyeglass case

December 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how you can turn a dollar store eyeglass case into a hard sided sewing kit. She started with a plain gray eyeglass case and covered it with a pretty fabric, then made a matching… Read more ...

Free pattern: Taylor’s Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes

December 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern over at Fabric.com for their Taylors Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes. It’s an easy project, suitable for a beginner and a quick sew for a more advanced sewer. The pattern includes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Line It Up clutch

December 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shares a short how-to showing how she whipped up this foldover clutch purse. She calls it her Line It Up clutch because of the lines of bias tape embellishing the simple tote. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a tablecloth from 45″ wide fabrics

December 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A tablecloth is a fairly simple sewing project, just a large piece of fabric that is hemmed on all edges. But if you want to make a tablecloth out of a 45″ wide cotton fabric (as opposed to apparel or… Read more ...