Month: July 2013

DIY Zipped Up Selvage Pouch

You can never have too many zippered pouches! Small or big, they can hold anything. Celebrate their usefulness from the ground up: Use fabric selvage strips from past projects to make the fabric to make the pouch. You can relive the love of those past projects every time you pull it out.
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WeAllSew Celebrates Our Loyal Fans!

Hitting 52,000 likes means it’s time for another giveaway! We very quickly gained another 1,000 fans to hit 52,000 likes on our Facebook fan page—we love our fans! As a way to say “Thank You!” to all who join us at Facebook to share your love of sewing, we are holding a special giveaway! … More

Serged Tank Top

Who said that sewing with knits is scary? This basic tank top can be your perfect introduction. Made in a flash using an overlocker/serger, it’s so easy you’ll want to make several! Useful for layering or as a stand-alone basic, this tank top will be your go-to garment come the dog days of summer.
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Jo’s Scrappy Plaid Quilt

I’ve always wanted a scrappy plaid quilt, I have a bunch of old plaid shirts, and I’ve been spending lots of time with my overlockers/sergers lately (of course I have more than one!), so…. I took apart basketful of plaid shirts and made this cozy, dog-approved, Reversible Scrappy Plaid Quilt. … More

Sandi’s Holiday Table Runner

How did it get to be July already? The holidays are only six months away – it’s time to start sewing! Here’s a simple-to-sew table runner from Sandi Gass at Sandi’s Sewing Connection in West Burlington, Iowa. Looking for something larger? Make more blocks and stitch them together to make table toppers and quilts. … More

Jo’s Compact Traveling Sewing Kit

I never know what tools I’ll need when I teach or take classes, so I’ve collected some items I need most often into a clear plastic storage tube. It fits easily into my project bag or suitcase and keeps my tools from getting jumbled in with my sewing notions and supplies. … More