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Niamh from Simply Earnest shows how you can make reusable fabric bowl covers. They are less wasteful than plastic wrap to cover leftovers, and far easier than searching for a plastic container. Oilcloth or laminated cotton would work best for … Read More...
The second I saw this hippo softie pattern by Verflixt & Zugenäht, all plans to work on responsible projects today went out the window. Instead, I’m printing the pattern with plans to sew him up today. He is just so … Read More...
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin created a set of Frozen-inspired softies for her young daughter. She shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog. The one pattern is easily adapted to make four different characters from the movie – Princess … Read More...
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making mesh laundry bags with drawstring closures. The drawstring is an easy closure to make, and it’s also easy to use. Just cinch it up and the bag is closed tight. They’re practical bags, but … Read More...
This 1950s Peasant Apron is a free vintage pattern download, courtesy of the Vintage Pattern Collective at the Pattern Patter blog. It has a full skirt, with embroidered designs around the hem and waistband, and also on the straps and … Read More...
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this gold and sequined chevron stripe sweatshirt, with no sewing required. It starts as a plain sweatshirt, but a simple cut makes it an … Read More...
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial for making a faux shearling detachable coat collar. It looks fab layered over her leather jacket! It attaches with clips so you can remove it when warmer weather rolls in. … Read More...
Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make this pretty notebook cover. The scraps can be any shape and size, so this is a good project for those little bits of your favorite … Read More...
Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making a girls’ faux fur winter stole. She made this as part of a Narnia costume for her niece, but I think it would be pretty … Read More...
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a turtleneck or cowl neck shirt using a t-shirt pattern. With just one simple alteration, your favorite t-shirt pattern can make a turtleneck or a cowl neck.
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Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how you can make this patchwork triangle pouch. It’s a small pouch – roughly 4″ tall. It’d make a cute little coin pouch or maybe a place to hold nail … Read More...
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a felt top fascinator for your New Years Eve celebration. This itty top hat is so cute! It’s made with hand sewing, and uses felt and a short strip of … Read More...
Sew4Home shows how you can make a romantic ruffled pillowcase. They would be beautiful in a shabby chic bedding ensemble. They’d also be beautiful additions to a little girl’s room décor. Each pillowcase has a deep ruffle at the opening, … Read More...
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at Hello, Wonderful showing how to make these soft fabric blocks. These would make a sweet gift for a young child or perhaps a new parent. They’re stuffed with blocks of foam which … Read More...
I am a pocket girl. I NEED to have my pockets to hold my keys and phone and other whatnot I seem to carry around with me. If a sewing pattern doesn’t include pockets, it’s easy enough to add them … Read More...
Gemia from Phat Quarters shows how you can make a fabric chain to count down the hours till the New Year. Her tutorial is a guest post at On The Cutting Floor. I love her fabric chain idea! You can … Read More...
This tiered skirt would make a pretty addition to a doll’s wardrobe. Ula here from Lulu & Celeste guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make one. It has two tiers of ruffles, and a flat … Read More...
Our Peaceful Planet shares a free pattern for making a pair of easy fleece arm warmers. They cover your arms and hands like a pair of long gloves, but the fingers and thumbs are left open so you can have … Read More...
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a free pattern for making this reversible tote. The simple pattern can be made in just 1 hour! You can make it from two coordinating quilting weight cottons. The handles are made from contrast bias … Read More...
I’ve got a tutorial over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie, showing how to make a reversible New Year’s banner. On one side is the current year, and the other the year to come. Display it with the current year … Read More...