Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew a makeup brush roll up bag. It’ll keep your makeup brushes all neat and organized when traveling. The inside is made with laminated fabric so it’ll wipe clean easily.
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by Anne Weaver
Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew a makeup brush roll up bag. It’ll keep your makeup brushes all neat and organized when traveling. The inside is made with laminated fabric so it’ll wipe clean easily.
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by Anne Weaver
Turn off the TV and the video games this summer (at least for a little while), and keep your kids’ brains active with some simple games! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shows how you can create a patchwork American flag quilt block. I love small quilting projects like this! There’s just one star block, and then the rest of it is simple strip piecing. Use to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Don’t let your cute new summer sunglasses get scratched while they’re hanging out in your purse! Sew a fabric case to keep them scratch free. Lorrie Nunemaker shares a video tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. It’s a quick … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how to make these itty bitty fabric pouches. A plastic snap makes an easy closure. The pouch is just 2″ x 2″ square, perfect for holding a piece of jewelry, either for gift giving or … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
With summer here, cut off those jeans and make yourself a cute pair of cutoffs! They’re easy to make because mostly all you’re doing is cutting some fabric. Plus, they’ll save you a lot of money over buying new shorts … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Besides just looking nice, a kick pleat can make it easier for you to walk in a fitted skirt. Michelle from That Black Chic has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can add a kick pleat to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This bandana bib is perfect for catching baby drool before it hits their clothes! Havalah from Sisters, What shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making one. They’re easy to sew and make great baby gifts!
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Make this patriotic flag banner for 4th of July out of an old pair of jeans! I’ve got a tutorial for you over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make it. A clamp style clothes hanger is a clever way … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Make a fun 3 tiered ruffle skirt to celebrate your favorite holiday! Whether the 4th of July or Christmas, this skirt is a great way to be festive and comfy at the same time. Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Refashion a man’s button up shirt to create the off-the-shoulder look that’s so popular this summer! Chickie from I Can Work With That has a tutorial showing how to do it. If you don’t have an old button up shirt … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how she created these sweet hexagon pincushions. She shows two sizes – a mini pincushion with one hexagon on the top, and a larger pincushion with a top pieced from 6 hexagons. It’s a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Turn a pair of jeans into an adorable pair of shorts overalls for summer! Delia from Delia Creates shows how with a video tutorial. It’s a great way to get some more wear out of kids’ winter jeans that have … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Mini charm square packs are adorable, with their stacks of 2 1/2″ squares of fabrics. But I don’t always know what to make from them. Remona from The Stitching Scientist used a pack of mini charm squares to create the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew a pillowcase with a glow in the dark message stitched on it! Sherri from Thread Riding Hood has a tutorial showing how. Glow in the dark thread makes it happen! She used her embroidery machine but you could also … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Have you ever looked at a floral fabric and wished you had those lovely flowers in real life? Kirstin from Kojodesigns did more than just wish. She created these beautiful felt flowers inspired by a gorgeous floral print from Rifle … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
T-shirts are probably my favorite type of clothing to sew. They’re quick to make and so versatile! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shares the ultimate guide for making a t-shirt. His tutorial includes everything you need to know to make … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free sewing pattern to make this raccoon sock softie! A striped chenille sock makes a great raccoon body. You’ll need one pair (two socks) to make one raccoon. So cute!!
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This hooded unicorn fleece blanket is tops! Housewife Eclectic shows how you can make one. You don’t need advanced sewing skills to make one, either. Fleece is easy to sew on and sooo soft! The hood is lined and has … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If you have to wear a shapeless t-shirt for an event or work, you can use this t-shirt refashion tutorial from Heather of Heather Handmade to give it some flair. Cut the hem and sleeves shorter and add those pieces … Read More...