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by Joy Spanebel Emery that I’ve posted over in our Giveaways section. And why did I post it over there? Because I’ve … Read More...
Free pattern: Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making her girl’s Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings. They make super cute and versatile play time wear! Her free pattern includes three lengths – full length, capri, and … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute tulle skirt
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a tulle skirt in just 30 minutes. It has several layers of fluffy, gathered tulle and also a lining so you can wear it without leggings or a separate slip underneath. … Read More...
Free pattern: Secret pocket travel hanger cover
This coat hanger cover looks pretty but it’s also a secret pocket to hold important items when traveling. Anna from Plan B shares a free pattern for making one. A zipper across the bottom creates a pouch where you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Inexpensive and tangle-free thread storage
Most thread spools include some sort of notch or slit in the spool to keep the thread ends from unwinding all over the place, but not so for the bobbins. There’s nothing on those little spools that will keep your … Read More...
Tutorial: Golf score card wallet for Father’s Day
If dad is a golfing type, you can make him this fabric score card wallet for Father’s Day. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to make it. Elastic straps inside the simple wallet will hold score cards, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make felt backed flannel board dolls from a panel print
Panel prints are so cute to look at but they can be difficult to work into a sewing project. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares another fun use for them. She shows how you can use a panel print, or other … Read More...
Free pattern: First Birthday Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making her First Birthday Dress. She designed the dress as a special present for a friend’s daughter’s first birthday. It’s a simple A-line dress from knit fabric, with a deep … Read More...
Tutorial: Continous bias binding, the fast way to make long bias strips
It’s no secret that I love me some bias tape, especially homemade bias tape with cute prints on the fabric. But what I don’t love so much is piecing all thoe strips together. Nicole from Liola Designs shows how to … Read More...
Free pattern: Curvy Flap Clutch
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Curvy Flat Clutch. How cute is this for date night!! The inside is divided into two sections, each big enough to hold a phone, a small cosmetic case, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy Summer Picnic Ruffled Apron
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Summer Picnic Ruffled Apron. The half apron is covered with three rows of ruffles. They’re full and flouncy and all kinds of pretty. Each ruffle can be made from 1 fat … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl dress from an adult t-shirt
Pillowcase dresses don’t have to be made from pillowcases. They’re awful cute (and super comfy) when made out of an adult t-shirt, too. Old school shirts, sports team shirts, concert tees – all will make awesome dresses for little girls. … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to gather fabric with elastic
Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College shows several ways you can gather fabric with elastic. Their post shows how to gather using elastic in a casing, elastic thread shirring, and stitching the elastic directly to the fabric. Go to Cutting … Read More...
Tutorial: Hobo beach bag that doubles as a sunbathing towel
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a hobo style beach bag that doubles as a sunbathing towel. The bag is made from a beach towel folded up at one end to make a pocket. If you fold … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow back tank top
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a tutorial showing how she made this bow back tank top for her daughter. It’s an adaptation of a basic tank top pattern. She used a basic knit tank top pattern by Scattered Thoughts of a … Read More...
Tutorial: How to add inset side pockets to any pattern
Pockets are must for me in my pants and skirts. If they’re not there, the garment just feels… incomplete. If your sewing pattern doesn’t include pockets, you can always add them in. RaeAnna from blog Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY double welt piping
Dena from Hearts and Sharts shows how you can make your own double welt piping. Unlike regular piping, double welt piping has two lines of cord running through it. After she shows how to make the double welt piping, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s vintage pillowcase skirt
Caila from Caila Made guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s skirt out of a vintage pillowcase. Pretty vintage pillowcases are fairly easy to find at estate sales. The one she … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew waving flag 4th of July shirt
Ginger from Gingerly Made used ric rac and a bow to make this waving flag 4th of July shirt for her daughter. It’s a no-sew project and she shares a tutorial showing how you can do it. She uses glue … Read More...
Free pattern: Boat Club Dress and Swimsuit Cover Up
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern to make her Boat Club Dress & Swimsuit Cover Up. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it has a surplice (cross over) bodice and a gathered skirt, with elastic casing waist. It’s … Read More...