Jo Leichte
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Ashley Johnston
Debbi Lashbrook
Debra Rutledge
Make An Apron for Mom
A handmade apron makes a wonderful gift, especially for Mother’s Day. Here are a handful of our favorite free apron projects and tutorials, including a vintage inspired apron pop bottle cozy!
The “Eighty-Dollar” Serged Top
Nowadays, we usually don’t sew to save money, but this is one of those times when sewing really saved! My daughter has a birthday coming up soon and we were shopping about a month ago when she found a top that she loved….it was $80.00.
Maxi Skirt by Stacy Schlyer
Want an easy way to look stylish, but feel comfortable at the same time? Sew up a customized maxi skirt – easy to wear, high on fashion and simple to make. Now there’s a fashion trend worth following.
Stylishly Protect Your Garments
Protect your garments from dust by stitching up an adorable, personalized Dust Cover with this easy tutorial!
Paintstik T-Shirt Upcycle
How do you breathe new life into a t-shirt that’s been around the block a few times? Start with paintsitcks, yarn, a little painter or artist tape and a #43 couching foot!
Convertible Clutch/Shopping Bag Tutorial
This super-clutch can transform from an everyday hand bag into a super shopping bag! Sara from Sew Sweetness shows you how to stitch one up.
Gorgeous Gathered Bag Tutorial
Make this sweet and frilly gathered bag from bright and cheery quilting-weight cottons. Carissa from BumbleBee Bliss (who has an affinity for designing and stitching up her own purse designs) has created a downloadable PDF project tutorial for stitching up one of her cute gathered bags. Make one for yourself, then stitch up a few as
Shower Cap with Optional Ribbon Rosette by Stacy Schlyer
It’s no secret that you love to sing in the shower…and now you can do it in fabulous style. A bit of rip stop nylon and polyester chiffon will set the stage for an over-the-top, yet practical accessory. You can sing your heart out secure in the knowledge that your hair will emerge impeccable!
Upcycled Ring Bearer’s Pillow by Lisa Klingbeil
Create a beautiful yet simple Ring Bearer’s Pillow using upcycled fabrics from your family heirloom garments or thrift store finds.
New Dog Coat from an Old Jacket by Diana Durkes
Keep your best friend cozy and stylish when she’s out in the elements with this tutorial and resizable pattern for a dog coat. For the raw materials, you can tap into the never-ending supply of jackets in thrift stores and yard sales.
