Once you start making your own bias tape, you’ll have a hard time using the packaged stuff from the fabric store.  There are just so many more options with colors and patterns when you make it yourself!  One of the … Read More...

Canvas or home dec weight fabric is a great choice for making zipper pouches.  The heavier fabric has more body that holds that shape of the zipper pouch.  Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a beautiful lined canvas … Read More...

Reduce your use of disposable cleaning products with a reusable Swiffer duster cover.  Instead of using it one time and tossing it, you can wash your reusable cover and use it again and again.  Beth at The Renegade Seamstress shows … Read More...

Keep your books nice, clean, and safe with this practical DIY fabric book cover! If you love reading and you have a bunch of books, you also want them to stay in good condition so that you can enjoy them … Read More...

The more I sew, the more fabric scraps I accumulate!  Some people may feel okay just tossing them, but I like to save them.  You never know when that little bit of fabric is the perfect accent for a design … Read More...

These DIY knotted hair ties are so cute and so easy to sew! Easy Peasy Creative shows how to sew them up.  The knotted ties look just like little fabric bows for ponytails.  They take just a few minutes to … Read More...

Elastic waist skirts are easy to sew, and so cute for spring outfits!  Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew an elastic waist skirt.  You can make an elastic waist skirt in any size from babies to adults.  … Read More...

Sew a pair of fabric butterflies, a female and a male, just in time for spring with this PDF pattern. The fabric butterfly PDF sewing pattern includes a video tutorial on how to make a tiny butterfly body. They can … Read More...

Sew a simple tote that’s quick to make but is also finished out nicely.  S.O.T.A.K. Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make a easy tote bag with French seams.  All you need is some canvas or home dec weight … Read More...

Ironing boards rarely come with cute covers.  And then that boring cover looks even worse after repeated use.  You can easily fix that, though, by recovering your ironing board.  That Black Chic shows how to sew a new ironing board … Read More...

I’m kind of a sucker for baby shoes.  The itty bitty shoes are just the CUTEST.  So sewing handmade baby shoes is one of my favorite gifts to make for a new baby.  The Cottage Mama has a free sewing … Read More...

Tame the cord clutter in your household with a set of fabric cord keepers. Whip up a bunch of these cord wraps in a flash, and say goodbye to your cord clutter worries.  Hellosewing has an easy sewing tutorial showing … Read More...

You don’t have to spend a lot of time to create a special blanket for a child. Simple Simon & Co. has a tutorial showing how you can make an easy striped rag blanket.  With the stripes of different fabrics … Read More...

With this new free pattern from So Sew Easy, you don’t have to choose between sexy panties or comfortable panties.  You can sew your own sexy comfortable panties! The high waisted panties have stretch lace on the sides.  Make … Read More...

This kids’ hooded towel poncho is just the thing for after bath time or heading to the pool.  The hooded poncho style towel makes it easy to wrap up and stay warm while drying off.  Sandy Toes and Popsicles has … Read More...

Reduce waste from the grocery store with a set of reusable mesh produce bags!  You can easily sew a set using this tutorial from My Poppet.  You can make them in any size to suit the different kinds of … Read More...

Make these cute soap saver bags to take to summer camp or use at home. Not only they are cute and super simple to make, but they lather well and help hold the soap bar easily.  Hellosewing shows how to … Read More...