This fun Christmas stocking is a wonderful way to make your own unique stockings for your family. It’s also a great way to use up random pieces of Christmas fabric that you might have in your stash! Merissa from Little … Read More...
Tutorial: Glasses case sewing kit
A hard sided glasses case makes the perfect sewing kit! Susan from Super Mom No Cape shows how you can make one. Her tutorial comes with complete step-by-step instructions to make the tiny 2″ round pincushion, matching tri-fold needle book … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Monogrammed handkerchief
Learn how to add embroidered details to your projects… with a sewing machine! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a tutorial showing how to create this handkerchief with a machine stitched monogram. It’s embroidered by machine, but don’t need a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Dresden plate mini quilt
I love a Dresden plate block for showing off favorite prints or using scraps. Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make this sweet Dresden plate mini quilt. The mini quilt can be made in … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Little girls’ reversible pom pom skirt
Club Havana Blog Tour – Sweet Red Poppy
See how you can sew this adorable little girls’ skirt! Trimmed with pom poms at the hem, it’s reversible so you get two looks from just the one skirt. Kimberly from Sweet … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Leather handle tote bag
Make an and easy and chic tote bag to carry all your essentials. Use canvas for strength and stability and use leather to add sophisticated leather handles. The leather really sets this bag apart! French seams allow you to keep … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to sew a shrug
When you need to add a little extra layer or cover the shoulders of a sleeveless dress, a shrug is your friend. I never realized until I needed to buy a shrug for my daughter, how difficult they are to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Baseball tablet case with a metal zipper
This tablet case is sure to be a hit with baseball fans! (See what I did there?) Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to make it. The red laces are made with heat transfer vinyl, and she’s got the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Beach cottage tea towels
Learn how to create chic beach cottage inspired towels that are easy sew, with this tutorial from 365 Days of Crafts. A free printable pattern is included, with templates to create shells (or sand dollars, starfish) in 4 designs. That’s … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt bug softie that kids can sew, with a free pattern
This adorable bug softie is a cute little project that kids can make. Trixi from Coloured Buttons kicks off Sew a Softie month with a free pattern and tutorial. The pieces are easy to assemble with a simple running stitch. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to read a printed sewing pattern
If you’ve never used a printed sewing pattern, the first time can be a little overwhelming. There’s so much information packed into just a few folded pages! Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations has some help for you. She explains 10 … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girls swing tee
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern for this swing tee in girls’s sizes. Put it with shorts or leggings for a cute (and comfortable) playwear. Make it from a solid or a print, or customize it with … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Walking shorts
A pair of walking shorts like these is a summertime classic. Mayra from So Sew Easy offers this walking shorts sewing pattern for FREE! Not only that, there’s a sew-along to take you through sewing all the details on these … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Simple Squares baby quilt
A quilt doesn’t have to complicated to be beautiful! This Simple Squares baby quilt is so pretty, yet the design is actually quite simple. That makes it relatively quick to sew and a great pattern for a beginner quilter to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scallop hem skirt
This red scalloped skirt is perfect for 4th of July, and the rest of the days of the year, too! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew one. The scallop hem is such a pretty detail! I’m … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Gathered fabric headband
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make an easy gathered fabric headband! It takes less than 1/2 yard of fabric, or just large scraps left over from other projects. It’s quick to sew and easy to wear! … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mer-kitty softie, with free pattern
These mer-kitties are the cutest! Half kitty, half mermaid, and totally adorable. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Her pattern includes machine embroidery files to stitch the details like eyes and mouth … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Drawstring backpack, with free pattern
Chelsea from GYCT shows how you can make a simple drawstring backpack with a couple of deep pockets on the front. It’s an easy bag to make and a great first sewing project! The pockets are just the right place … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your fabric scraps to brighten up a mirror frame.
Fabric scraps are not just for sewing! They can also be used around the home to add color and upcycle old boring furniture. This gorgeous mirror frame was given a new lease of life with small pieces of fabric remnants … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric closet safe
This fabric closet safe lets you hide your valuables among your clothes so no one will be the wiser. Sew Very Crafty has a tutorial for you showing how to make one. With two zippers there are two places to … Read More...