Sew a soft fabric Joy wreath to hang on your door at Christmas! The wreath is made from fabric and spells the word Joy. Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks shares a tutorial and free at Therm O Web.
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Tips and hacks for cleaning your iron
While the iron in my laundry room gets zero use, the one in my sewing room gets used almost every day. All that use can create build-up and gunk on the bottom! There are lots of ways you can clean … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sew pajama pants without a pattern
Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can sew a pair of pajama pants without using a pattern. Instead of a paper pattern, you can use a pair of pants that fit your child as a guide. This method eliminates some … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Christmas gnome softie
Sew a cute little Christmas gnome to sit on a shelf or mantel! This guy is so cute with his tall gnome hat and long gnome beard – and that funny little pom pom nose! Caroline from Sew Can She … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Turban headband tutorial & pattern (NB – adult sizes)
A turban headband is easy to sew from knit fabric. Sew It’s Made has a tutorial showing how, and includes cutting directions to make them in sizes Newborn to Adult. It’s a great way to use scraps of knit fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral fabric Christmas ornaments
These ornaments look like they’ve got pretty floral designs painted on the outside, but they’re actually motifs fussy cut from floral fabric. Bev from Flamingo Toes has a tutorial showing how to make them. You can use any kind of … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Santa belt coffee cozy
As a coffee drinker, I think a cup of coffee always makes a nice gift. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial for making a cute Santa belt coffee cozy that would make a great Christmas gift for friends or … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mend a hole in a sweater
If a sweater gets much wear, eventually it’s gonna get a hole. You get a snag, and that gets pulled and eventually you’ve got a hole. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can mend a hole in a sweater. … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini hoop art Christmas tree ornaments
These mini embroidery hoop designs make the cutest ornaments to hang on your tree! The design is by Bev from Flamingo Toes, and she’s got a free pattern for you on her blog. They’re made from bits of felt and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fleece paw pillow
This paw pillow makes a cute bedding accent for kids and tweens! It’s fun to make and the pillows are adorable! Sew Cute Patterns has a tutorial showing how to make one. Made from fleece, they’re soft to snuggle and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Plaid wool circle skirt
Dressing up is hard in the winter. At least, it’s hard if you want to stay warm while looking nice. A long wool skirt looks nice, but just try finding one in the store. Anna from Tea and a Sewing … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork and felt Christmas ornaments
These colorful Christmas ornaments combine scrappy patchwork with felt to make pretty and colorful baubles for your tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how to make them! It’s a great scrapbusting project for your smallest fabric scraps!… Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Bandana bib for toddlers
Make a toddler bandana bib using this free sewing pattern and tutorial! This sewing tutorial over at www.applegreencottage.com teaches you how to create absolutely darling toddler bibs even if you are just starting your sewing journey. A beginner-friendly project for … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Christmas plush softies and ornaments
This tutorial for making full-size Christmas plush and plush ornaments will allow you to have plump, little reindeer animals both on and under the tree! You can get the free pattern and tutorial at Fluffmonger, in both a full size … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Family Matching Christmas pajamas
Family Christmas pajamas are a fun tradition for kids! Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a free sewing pattern so you can sew them for all the kids in your family. She has free sewing patterns for both the raglan top … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Gnome/Tomten Christmas Ornament
This little Christmas gnome would make such a cute ornament for your tree! Mar from Marzipan Knits created it, and she’s got a tutorial on her blog telling how she did it. She was able to make several of them … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Nursing cover
Amanda from A Crafted Passion shows how you can sew a nursing cover. These make great gifts for new moms! Made from quilting cotton, it’s a lightweight blanket with a strap so you can wear it hands-free. A curved opening … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric cutlery holder
Set a pretty holiday table with these cutlery pockets! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew these fabric cutlery pockets. Sew them from a festive Christmas quilting cotton print! They’re quick to sew so you can make … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Drawstring elastic waistband
A drawstring elastic waistband combines the adjustability of a drawstring with the stretchy of elastic. It’s a nice detail to add when sewing athletic or leisure wear! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mittens and headband from an old sweater
Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how you can make a pair of mittens and matching headband from a sweater! Recycle an old sweater from your closet or pick one up at a thrift store. This is a great project … Read More...