Friday the 13th need not be unlucky. Take this monster stuffie, for example. Try as he might, this little guy can’t help but be cute. Get the free pattern from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play that Part and make … Read More...
Sewing Technique: How to Hem tapered pants
Hemming tapered pants may seem daunting, but with a little patience and the right technique, it’s a challenge you can definitely overcome. The method shared by My Secret Pocket offers a clear and simple approach to keeping your hem smooth … Read More...
Sew a stuffed lovebird with this free pattern
Tweet, tweet, need a Valentine’s gift that’s sweet? Try sewing this sweet lovebird stuffie with the free pattern offered by Molly Chicken. He’s quick to make, easy to cuddle, and even sports a pocket where you can stash a sweet … Read More...
Sew a tooth fairy pillow with this free pattern
Losing a tooth is a big event for a child, so give them a special place for them to leave their tooth for the tooth fairy. Larrissa at mmmcrafts offers a free pattern to make this tooth fairy pillow. I … Read More...
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Tutorial: Girls’ ruffled skirt
Here’s a quick sewing project for a little girl. It’s an easy ruffled skirt, compliments of Vively Online. Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Sew a pretty pincushion from a hankie
I love this sewing project from kootoyoo! She uses a vintage hankie to make a pincushion that’s as lovely as it is practical. Find out how to make one.
Sew a reversible kids’ craft apron
Adventures from the Sewing Studio shows how to make these reversible craft aprons for kids. Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Simple and sleek purse from a fat quarter
Yes, you can make this eye-catching purse from a fat quarter. Find out how with this tutorial offered by the folks at Sew, Mama, Sew blog.
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a fabric lunch bag
Say goodbye to the waste of a paper sack lunch. Lisa at The Princess & The Monkey made these fabric lunch bags for her kids and shows how to make one for yourself. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a 3-d stuffed heart toy
Pin and Paper offers a tutorial to make this sweet 3-D stuffed heart toy. The soft toy would be just the thing for little ones, either as a Valentine’s Day surprise or for year-round fun. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make an apron from an old pair of jeans
Lucy at My Byrd House shows how to make these aprons from an old pair of jeans. Each apron takes just one pant leg, so you get two out of one pair of jeans. Get the tute!
Tutorial: Sew a bear-shaped drawstring bag
We Wilsons shows a new take on the basic drawstring bag. It’s bear-shaped bag designed her aunt created years ago for Christmas presents. I can see how this easily became a child’s favorite bag! Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Loose-fitting wrap
Michael Miller Fabrics has a tutorial for making this loose-fitting wrap. They show it made out of their organic herringbone material. Gorgeous! Get the tutorial.
Sew a doorstop from a fat quarter
Rachel from All it Took Was Just One Stitch shows you how to make a doorstop from a fat quarter. It’s functional AND pretty. It doesn’t get any better than that. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a collapsible pet dish from oil cloth
Carry your pet’s water bowl with you on a walk with this handy collapsible fabric dish! Using bright-colored oilcloth, this project stands out with its vibrant and practical design, making it a must-have for pet owners who love style and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple dashiki
Vegbee at Just Tutes shows how to draft a simple pattern for a dashiki (a simple A-line shirt from nonstretchy cotton). She drafted the pattern for an Africa theme at her daughter’s school, but this shirt would be great everyday … Read More...
Hillary Lang on fabric stashing
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls talks with Sew, Mama, Sew about her fabric stash – what she buys, how she organizes it, how she stores it all. Read the interview.
Tutorial: Fancy ruffled pillowcase and sham
Editor’s note: Sadly, the blog linked to in this post is no longer available. If it becomes available again, I’ll be sure to post an update here with the new link.
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“Print” fabric with scrapbook rub-ons
Here’s a neat way to add some extra “punch” to your fabrics. Use rub-ons that are designed for scrapbooking and papercrafting. Get the scoop from the Hambly Screen Prints blog. Note that they do say that the technique doesn’t … Read More...