Patches are a fun way to customize a bag or a garment.  You can buy all kinds of cute patches at the fabric store, or (my preference) collect them as souvenirs from trips and big events.  Patches can also be … Read More...

This breezy sundress for girls is perfect for twirling! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to create a matching circle sundress for girls and dolls. Made from knit fabric, it’s easy to sew … Read More...

Tackle the mess on your bathroom vanity with this easy makeup bag.  The round drawstring makeup bag opens wide so it’s easy to find what you need. And when you’re done, it’s quick to cinch closed.   Go to Easy Peasy … Read More...

This easy sewing tutorial shows you how to make a pillowcase with inner flap. It follows the process that stores use to make pillowcases.  Cutting measurements are provided for standard, queen, and king size pillows. It’s a great sewing project … Read More...

This women’s long cardigan is an easy extra layer for cooler spring days.  It’s also just the right accent to complete an outfit.  A t-shirt, a pair of pants, and a long cardigan and you’re all dressed up while still … Read More...

This felt ice cream cone pincushion is absolutely adorable!  Colorful ball pins make the sprinkles!  Substitute French knots for the pins and it would be a cute addition to a child’s play kitchen.  Dapper Animals shares a free pattern over … Read More...

These frog bean bags would make a fun toss game!  Lisa from Stubbornly Craft shares a free pattern on the Therm O Web blog.  They’re so cute made from different colors!  I’m loving the pink frog myself.  They’re easy to … Read More...

Get ready to enjoy tasty microwave potatoes because you’re about to learn how to sew a microwave potato bag! This handy kitchen tool will allow you to prepare or heat up potatoes, but also other vegetables and food like … Read More...

It’s Always Autumn created this lovely smocked dress from a lightweight chambray.  Chambray is such a pretty fabric for spring, and the look is timeless.  She has a tutorial showing how she made it, using a t-shirt pattern as a … Read More...

Sew a quilted tablet case to keep your tablet or reader protected when you’re not using it.  Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew this easy table case.  The quilting provides some padding to help protect your tablet from … Read More...

Sew a soft fabric ball for kids and pets to play with!  Heather Handmade has a tutorial and a free sewing pattern you can use.  It’s easy enough for a beginner to make, and can be made from smaller cuts … Read More...

Sew a stretchy twist headband with this free pattern from Threads Monthly.  The headband has a twist in the middle and elastic at the back.  It’s made from a stretchy knit so it’s easy to get a good fit.  The … Read More...

No more scratched sunglasses or eyeglasses. See how to make a glasses case to keep your glasses protected.  Get a tutorial and free sewing pattern from Hellosewing.  The eyeglass case pattern is so easy, you’ll want to make them … Read More...

Jersey knit makes comfortable stylish knitwear like you can find in the stores.  It’s readily available at chain fabric stores and also online in a wide range of prints.  Sewing jersey knit is different from sewing on wovens, so if … Read More...

Who can’t use a little fabric basket to organize things around the house?  These mini fabric baskets from Easy Peasy Creative are just what you need.  Use them in the office, sewing room, playroom, and more.  Go to Easy Peasy … Read More...