If you sew, you have scraps. And if you’re like me, you can’t bear to throw them out! Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can use your scraps to make a colorful fabric belt. The scraps give it … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy felt and leather phone sleeve
This simple phone sleeve is easy to make from felt and faux leather. You can find a tutorial at A Little Craft In Your Day showing how to make one. You can make it to fit any size phone. There’s … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tulle skirt with elastic waistband
See how you can sew a beautiful tulle skirt for yourself! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative showing how. The wide elastic waist band is comfortable to wear and creates a nice finish at the waist. Plus, it’s easy to sew!… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quilt block Trick or Treat tote
Got some orphan quilt blocks? Or you want to make some quilt blocks, but not a whole quilt? Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can turn those quilt blocks into an adorable tote! She used Halloween themed quilt … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to Make a Fidget Quilt
A fidget quilt, which is a lap quilt, provides stimulation for the fidgeting hands of people who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, and autism. Many nursing facilities find fidget quilts helpful for their patients and request organizations to make them for community … Read More...
Tutorial: Greek god Poseidon Halloween costume
This Greek god costume is amazing! The costume is for Poseidon, and features like an octopus belt buckle, fins on the arm guards, and a long netted scarf to associate him with the sea. Ashley from Make It and Love … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Bat bow tie
This bat bow tie is the perfect thing to wear to a Halloween party when you don’t feel like dressing up all the way in a costume. Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shares a tutorial and free pattern for making … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Denim Christmas Trees
Who says you can’t make Christmas decorations out of old jeans? These upcycled jeans Christmas trees would look fabulous on any Christmas mantle! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. They are made with … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Hoodie for women or men
My daughter pretty much lives in hoodies
during the fall and winter months. And why not – they’re soft and warm and the perfect casual wear. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern and sewing tutorial showing how … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Recycled jeans denim quilt
Save your old jeans to make a beautiful quilt! The denim makes a sturdy quilt, great for picnics or for bedding. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial showing how you can make one. She uses long rectangles of … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Cute Corners Cosmetic Bag
These handy cosmetic pouches have zippers that open wide when you need to get into your pouch, but then snap down at the sides when the pouch is closed. Caroline has a great tutorial showing how you can make one. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Burlap pumpkin fall banner
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how she used some buffalo check burlap to make an adorable fall pumpkin banner. It’s a quick little project that makes a cute decoration for the whole fall season, from Halloween through Thanksgiving.
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Tutorial: Patchwork pumpkin fall quilt
A patchwork pumpkin makes a pretty focal piece to each of the blocks in this fall quilt. Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial with you at Therm O Web. At 38″ square, it’s big enough to hang on … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sophie the Giraffe baby costume
How adorable is this Sophie the Giraffe costume for a baby!!! Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus has a tutorial showing how you can DIY it. It’s easier than you think because you start with a purchased footed onesie and cap … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage thread cone candy corn
It’s fairly easy to find old cones of thread at estate sales and flea markets. The old spools and cones are charming, but they’re no good for sewing. There’s a good chance the thread is rotten. But that’s no reason … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Celtic knot pillow from old sweaters
Turn some old sweaters into a cute Celtic knot pillow! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need just the sleeves of the sweater, which leaves the main portion of the sweater for … Read More...
Gift idea: Pillowcase sewing kit in a mason jar
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares the coolest Christmas gift idea – a sewing kit packaged up in a mason jar! The mason jar
includes everything someone needs to sew a simple pillowcase. It’s a great way to introduce someone … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt catnip toy, with free pattern
Even the laziest cat needs a toy and playtime. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a cute little catnip toy for your cat. The little felt monster has catnip tucked into his belly, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Dragon costume from a hoodie
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how she created this amazing dragon costume using a purchased hoodie as a base. Starting with the hoodie means that most of the complicated sewing is already done for you – the sleeves, the zipper, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: High low hem for any dress or top pattern
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how to adjust any basic dress pattern to create a high low hem. It’s an easy adjustment that updates a basic skirt to a look that’s more trendy. You can use this trick on … Read More...