There are specialized needles for most types of machines and fabrics, and many different sizes and purposes. The information found printed on the packaging the needles are displayed in tells us just about everything we need to know, but do you know what it means? Classification, brand, needle type and size. Laura Coia from Sew … [ Read More at SWN! ]
This “Hooded Cap” can be worn in three different ways! It’s suitable for women and men, and it is also reversible! You can sew it in under one hour and it’s easy. A fabulous gift idea! Find the pattern here! Post by Sew-Whats-New.com Fans! Shop ARTEZA Quilting Supplies now!
1. Sew a Knit Fabric Toddler-size Pajama Set In this free sewing video DIY, ForeSee Love shows you how she sews a knit fabric toddler pajama set by using an existing garment set to create the pattern. This tutorial also shares detailed pattern making techniques for creating both the top and the bottom pattern pieces … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Kellie from Pins + Needles Kits shows you how to make Snappy Slippers by Gerri Richards from CoolCat Creations! These pieced slippers are sewn together using one package of 40 – 5″ squares, that is 1 “Bali Snap” or 1 charm square pack. Full sized templates are included in this printed sewing pattern for slipper sizes 5 … [ Read More at SWN! ]
A quick sewing project and easy to wear elastic-waist pull-on pant sewing pattern for kids in eight sizes from six months to five years. These pants can be worn as pajama pants, casual pants, or pants for school depending on the type of fabric you decide to use. These simple pants are fabulous stitched from … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Yvette Niesel of Yvette Rene Creations and the folks from Fort Worth Fabric Studio bring us this free whimsical Halloween mystery quilt project measuring 37.5″ x 37.5″. A perfect lap quilt for fall. The videos in the playlist below will take you through each block for five weeks. At the time of this post, the playlist includes videos … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Getting the very most for your money when it comes to kid’s clothing is as important as the books they will read and the games they will play while wearing garments sewn to last. When my babies were little, they wore incredible clothing sewn by their grandmothers, who were/are proficient sewers in their own right. … [ Read More at SWN! ]
A paper pieced, quilted notebook / journal cover makes a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day. Lisa Capen shows us how she created this lovely quilted journal cover using a paper piecing method and some beautiful fabrics, walking you through the entire project from start to finish. The PDF pattern download, available from Etsy, provides a … [ Read More at SWN! ]
A free digital sewing pattern by Anna Evers of Plan B for an unlined jacket for warm weather months. This jacket was designed to be worn with Anna’s skinny leg pants that she also shares a free pattern to sew! I have included a link to the pants pattern below as well. Anna suggests stitching … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Designed in perfect proportions to the original Canadian flag, “Oh, Canada!” pays patchwork homage to this symbol of Canadian spirit and drive. Make one block or make a dozen. Piece the fabric together from scraps to echo the diverse nature of Canada, or make it solid to showcase the fabric. This pattern … [ Read More at SWN! ]