Crafts, DIY and Handmade Ideas
These Sesame Street character bean bags are the cutest! I’m partial to Oscar. He was my favorite when I was a kid, and also my daughter’s favorite when she was little. Brandy from Gluesticks has a simple pattern for these … Read More... “Tutorial: DIY Sesame Street Bean Bags”
Would you believe that this adorable campfire play set is made from upcycled socks and shirts? It is! Jenna from Making Things is Awesome has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The stones and twigs and marshmallows are … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Campfire play set from upcycled socks and shirts”
An eyeglass case is an easy sewing project that’s great for beginners! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how to make them. They’re made from fleece, which is soft on the glasses lenses and … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Easy drawstring eyeglass case”
An old picture frame gets new life as a pretty pincushion for your sewing room! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty and easy project. You can place it flat on your table, … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Easy upcycled frame pincushion”
Dog beds don’t have to be plain or ugly. You can make a super cute dog bed coordinates with your decor by following this tutorial by Cat from Mary Martha Mama. The top is made from a soft fleece that … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Fleece top dog bed”
A quick sewing project turns a basic mini bushel basket into a sweet basket for your picnic treats! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make one. The fabric liner includes a little double pocket that can hold cutlery or … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Picnic liner for a mini bushel basket”
It may be just March, but swimsuits are already showing up in the stores. In fact, they’ve been there for a while. If your sewing plans for this spring/summer include making a swimsuit, check out these tips from Lisa of … Read More... “Tips for sewing a swimsuit”
Cold and flu season is no fun! This two-sided tissue holder has what you need when you catch a cold or bug. One side holds a pack of tissue, and the other has a pocket that can hold a mini … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Double sided tissue pouch holder”
Don’t have time or space for a barn quilt? This small fabric version is a good substitute, and is made entirely with half square triangles! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make it. Finished dimenions … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Mini barn star quilt”
Scalloped edging is an easy and simple way to add a couture touch to your next sewing creation. In this tutorial, Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs shows you how to create this special detail using the blind hem stitch of … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Create scalloped edging using your sewing machine”
This little girls’ strawberry purse is adorable! Delia from Delia Creates show show you can make, and includes a free sewing pattern for you to use. It’s made from vinyl (or faux leather) and has a zipper opening on the … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Strawberry coin purse, with free pattern”
A lightweight Boho maxi skirt is the perfect spring and summer skirt! Easy and breezy, it looks dressed up but is super comfortable. It can be as casual or as dressy as you like. Mayra from So Sew Easy has … Read More... “Free sewing pattern: Boho maxi skirt”
If lights around the room or outside your windows are keeping you up at night, a sleep mask might be just what you need. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse has a tutorial showing you can make one. It’s an quick, … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Easy sleep mask”
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is elastic, which makes it easy to sew (no zipper!) and also easy to fit. But the front … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Flat front skirt”
Don’t throw out those old scraps of denim or sweaters from your craft projects! Use them to make some fabulous fabric placemats. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. Denim can be difficult to … Read More... “Tutorial: Upcycled denim and sweater placemats”
It only takes small details to turn a plain t-shirt into something special. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a t-shirt with ruffles at the shoulders. If you wear a size large, she has a free … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Ruffled shoulder t-shirt”
These butterfly hair bows are so cute for spring! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The colors and patterns are so pretty as butterfly wings! You can use your scraps – or … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Spring butterfly hair bow”
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make these sweet pocket pot holders. The quilted pot holders are handy to have around in the kitchen. Plus they make great gifts! Tuck some kitchen tools in the pocket of … Read More... “Free sewing pattern: Round pocket potholders”
There are few words in sewing instructions that strike more fear into my heart than ones telling me to turn a narrow tube of fabric right side out. In theory, that should be easy – right? Wrong. It can be … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Turn a fabric tube right side out, easy method”
You can’t beat a cardigan for easy layering! It’s perfect for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring, but it’s also helpful year-round for when you work in an air conditioned office. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free … Read More... “Free pattern: Womens wrap cardigan with pockets”
