Just when you thought you could toss out those teensy scraps, along comes a little idea to use them up. (“Waste not/Want not”)

Cut your scraps into 1 ½” squares making sure you have a front and a back. … Read More...

Recycled Leftovers Part 2

Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets.

Sweaters

·         Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That … Read More...

Recycled Leftovers Part 1

Even if you don’t have extensive sewing experience, you can turn some of those buried relics in the back of your closet into treasures in the front. When I finally purged the bowels of the storage … Read More...

June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps … Read More...

How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th!

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Snowbear Pattern

This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2… Read More...

Here’s a great offer from Sew News to inspire you! No excuse now!

Special Offer
Free Pattern!
McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007

For a limited time, Sew News readers may order McCall�s 5480 FREE… Read More...

Child’s Drawstring Backpack

This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack … Read More...

Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give!

Special Offer
Free Pattern!
McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007

For a limited … Read More...

Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and … Read More...

Nothing beats a hot cup of tea for an excuse to take a break from the busyness of life. Here is a great sewing project that uses up scraps. I have made these for craft and fundraising sales but filled … Read More...