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...
Tutorial: No-sew curtains using hem tape
You don’t need to know how to sew to make curtains for your home! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them using hem tape instead of sewing. It’s so easy, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Double wine bottle tote bag
If one bottle of wine is good, two are better! This bag makes it easy to carry two bottles of wine or beer with you to parties and get togethers. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Couch tool caddy and thread catcher
I like to do my hand stitching while sitting on the couch watching TV. The soft cushy couch is more comfortable than sewing table chair and the TV gives me something to listen to. But sewing at the couch usually … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fourth of July wall hanging
This Fourth of July project is not only made to be sewn with materials you have on hand, its perfect to sew up in an afternoon with kids! Meredith from Olivia Jane Handcrafted has a free downloadable PDF project sheet … Read More...
Sewing tips: Match those plaids
Perfectly matched plaids are the holy grail of sewing. Oh, the satisfaction when it happens in your own work and the respect (and sometimes envy) when you see it in others’ projects. It takes extra care when cutting fabric and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Color block drawstring bags
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these fun color block drawstring ditty bags. The simple unlined drawstring bags are quick to sew and are a pretty way to wrap a special gift! They’d also make cute … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Women’s t-shirt dress, with free sewing pattern
A loose fit t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making one. It has a relaxed, loose fit with a deep V neck and slits at the side. … Read More...