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How to Make a Fabric Book with Zipped-Up Secret Messages

How to Make a Fun Fabric Book with Zipped-Up “Secret Messages”

January 16, 2014 WeAllSew

Annie Smith, of Simple Arts and Annie’s Quilting Stash, shares a wonderful fabric book she created for her granddaughter using scraps of fabric and trims – a great scrap-stash-busting project! … More

How To Make Perfectly Pieced Tiny Squares

January 10, 2014 Erika Mulvenna

Making projects from tiny pieced squares is a hot trend right now, and here is my favorite easy method for sewing perfect rows of tiny squares every time. … More

How to Make a Lumberjack Hat

January 9, 2014 Jenelle Montilone

Here come Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox! Jenelle Montilone created this fun hat to celebrate the introduction of her new “Lumberjack” fabric and clothing line, designed in collaboration with friend and fabric designer Kimberly Kling of Joyful Roots. … More

How to Make a Leather-Trimmed Laptop Case

January 2, 2014 Melissa Mortenson

When your laptop is your data center, you want to be sure it gets the protection it deserves. With its clean lines and distinctive textures, this chic leather-trimmed case turns your laptop into a fashion accessory. … More

How to Make a Jar or Bottle Topper: Quick-and-Easy Last-Minute Gift Idea

December 30, 2013 WeAllSew

This easy-to-make jar or bottle topper is a great last-minute gift. What a great excuse to play with all those decorative sittches on your sewing machine that you somehow never get around to using! … More

WeAllSew For The Holidays: DIY Party Dress Accessories

December 27, 2013 WeAllSew

We all love hand-making for the holidays, and each Friday since the end of November we’ve been sharing some of our favorite seasonal sewing projects. This week we’re sharing some of our favorite quick-and-easy-to-make party dress accessories! … More

Extremely-Last-Minute Gifts Ideas - WeAllSew

Two Extremely-Last-Minute Gifts You Can Make in a Hurry

December 24, 2013 WeAllSew

Need a last-minute gift, but shudder at the thought of going out to shop on Christmas Eve? Here are some ideas for gifts you can make from things you probably have in your sewing room/stash. … More

WeAllSew For The Holidays: 100+ DIY Sewing Gifts From Fat Quarters

December 20, 2013 WeAllSew

This week we’re sharing some of our favorite sewing projects that are quick to stitch together and can be made with just a fat quart of fabric or less! … More

How to Make Doorstops, Pattern Weights, and Lavender Sachets from Vintage Linens

December 19, 2013 Juliette Lanvers

That antique tea towel you picked up at a rummage sale or charity shop deserves a new lease on life. What better way to do this than to repurpose it into a charming doorstop, some pattern weights, or lavender sachets, all shaped as cute triangles?
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WeAllSew For The Holidays: 15 DIY Geeky Gifts

December 13, 2013 WeAllSew

This week we’re sharing some of our favorite geeky projects for making and giving! Create a custom camera bag, coordinating computer mouse pad and wrist rest set, or make a one-of-a-kind cover for a phone, a laptop, or even a book. … More

How to Make “Jingle All the Way” Stockings

December 12, 2013 Vanessa Christenson

Our family was in dire need of new holiday stockings, so I set out to make some super-fast but cute stockings. Get the how-to for these bright and cheery stockings! … More

How to Make a Doll Quilt – with Kari, Kendall, and Anna

December 9, 2013 WeAllSew

There’s a special little girl named Kendall, who loves a special doll named Anna. So this grandma thought it would be fun to make a doll quilt with this precious three year old. What I thought was just a quick weekend project turned into so much more. … More

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