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Tips for sewing bathing suit fabric

August 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tips for sewing bathing suit fabricPeople are always impressed when I tell them that I’ve sewn bathing suits for myself and my daughter. It sounds so difficult but it’s really not.  There are some things to keep in mind.  Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares 10 tips… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a button front tank top

July 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Sew a button front tank topJess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a button front tank.  It’s made from a linen fabric (or other lightweight summer fabric), with covered buttons and elastic loop closures down the front.  The elastic closures are a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy loose fit swim cover-up dress

July 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy loose fit swim cover-up dressThis loose fit swim cover-up is an easy DIY project.  You won’t even need a sewing pattern!  Gina Michele has a tutorial showing how to sew one.  It’s made like a pillowcase dress but from a drapey fabric and with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Neck cooling scarf

July 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Neck cooling scarfWhen it’s hot outside, there’s nothing like something cold on the back of your neck to cool you down!  Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can sew up a cooling scarf.  It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tie dye watermelon swim cover up

July 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Tie dye watermelon swim cover upCrystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making this fun tie-dye watermelon swim cover-up.  The watermelon design is so cute, especially out of tie-dye!  You can make one in any size, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pom pom trim poncho cover-up

July 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy pom pom trim poncho cover-upGot a trip to the beach planned for this summer?  Or maybe some afternoons at the neighborhood pool?  This pom pom trim poncho is the perfect swimsuit cover-up!  Gina Michele shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4th of July parade bags, plus printable designs

July 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: 4th of July parade bags, plus printable designsThese 4th of July bags are perfect to take with you to parades, to hold the candy that gets tossed from the floats.  Emma from Crafting{E} shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It.  She starts with a plain… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waterproof seat covers for your car

June 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Waterproof seat covers for your carTrips to the pool are usually followed by wet swimsuits in a car.  Diana Rambles shows how you can sew waterproof seat covers to keep the wet suit from soaking into your upholstery.  They’re made in several layers, including a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Towel wrap cover up

June 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Towel wrap cover upBonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups.  They’re easy to make from a purchased towel.  And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Womens hooded swim cover up

June 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Womens hooded swim cover upEmily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern for a womens swim cover up.  It’s a short sleeveless hoodie dress with a scoop neck and a large pocket on the front.  Slip it on over your suit for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket to keep your pants dry

August 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It’s happened to all of us at least once.  Sitting down for a picnic and finding the ground is not as dry as you thought it was!  And then you’re walking around with a big ol’ wet spot on the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cider sleeve bottle cozy

August 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a cider sleeve to help keep your bottled drink cold!  And of course it doesn’t hurt that they are sooo stinkin’ cute!  Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern on her blog.  They don’t much fabric so you could use… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a caftan cover up

August 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to sew a simple caftan cover up.  You can make it any length, from tunic to knee length to maxi length.  Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew watermelon wreath

July 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This watermelon wreath is a super cute no-sew project!  Kari from Craft. Create. Cook. shares a tutorial showing how to make one to hang on your front door this summer.  The wreath is made of strips of fabric knotted around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh seashell collecting bag

July 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make this seashell collecting bag to take with you to the beach!  Carolyn from Black Walnut Stitch Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The mesh bag will keep the shells in but let the sand sift… Read more ...
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