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Sewing pattern: Upcycled denim chevron rug

April 17, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled denim chevron rug

Don’t throw away your family’s old worn jeans! Use them to sew an upcycled denim rug. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a step-by-step tutorial showing how. Making the rug in a chevron designs enables you to show off all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim hanging wall vase

April 10, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Don’t throw away those denim scraps – use them to make a unique wall vase! Add to the rustic farmhouse feel to the vase by making it in the shape of a mason jar. Also, use a piece of… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Sewing machine mat and cover

April 8, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Sewing machine mat and cover

With just a few simple buttons, this sewing machine mat turns into a sewing machine cover. Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial at Sew Can She showing how you can make it. It’s such a smart design! When the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Tote bag with a pleated motif

April 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Tote bag with a pleated motif

Sew a tote bag with a striking pleated panel! The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how, and even has a free PDF pattern you can download. The large pleated square plays with the diagonal stripes created by the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Easy quilted potholder

April 5, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Courtney from A Little Craft in Your Day shows how you can sew a simple potholder. The simple lines give it a modern look, but it also makes it a great first sewing project. It introduces a lot of basic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt Easter bunny frame

April 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Use a frame and some fabric to make this cute Easter bunny wall decoration! Donna Herron shares a tutorial at Felt Magnet. It makes a fun decoration for a front door! Click below for her tutorial: DIY Felt Easter … Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s board shorts

April 3, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Free sewing pattern: Women's board shorts

Summer will be here soon enough, and that means trips to beach or to the pool! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for women’s board shorts. The drawstring shorts have patch pockets on the sides to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Quilted mini tote

April 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these adorable quilted mini totes! They’re the perfect size to hold a phone and wallet, and maybe a pair of sunglasses. There’s a large pocket on the outside, and smaller… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Sewing metal snaps with a sewing machine

March 31, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Sewing metal snaps with a sewing machine

When I made my daughter a bodysuit last year, I was nearly brought to tears sewing on those KAM snaps

. Everything else went so smoothly, but those little metal snaps at the crotch were such a pain to sew! … Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to bag a coat lining

March 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: How to bag a coat lining

When you’re making a coat, the “bagged” method is an easy way to attach the lining. Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows how. Her tutorial includes a video so you can watch to see what to do. It also… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Zip pouch from a candy wrapper

March 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Zip pouch from a candy wrapper

How cute is this little zip pouch made from a candy wrapper! Joan Hawley from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can make one. Though I’d recommend making a bunch of them because that gives you an excuse to buy… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: How to use a seam ripper

March 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: How to use a seam ripper

Your seam ripper

is probably NOT your favorite sewing tool, but it’s one that most of us reach for quite often. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to use a seam ripper effectively so you can… Read more ...