This hammock chair is the perfect place to spend a lazy summer afternoon! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make one yourself! Use a canvas or outdoor fabric to make this fun summer sewing and DIY project!… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scrapbusting pinwheel coasters
Sew4Home shows how you can sew your fabric scraps into these fun pinwheel coasters. They’re a great project to get you started quilting, as they use a basic half-square triangle to make the pinwheel designs. Use bright prints and colors … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Beginners guide to applique
Applique is an easy way to personalize a sewing project, from clothing to bags to home decor. You can even applique on items you’ve purchased, like a t-shirt or plain tote or dish towel, to make a quick and easy … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Perfect patch pockets
Patch pockets are both easy and difficult to sew, depending on the placement and purpose of your pocket. On the inside of a tote bag, they’re super easy to add because you don’t have to worry so much about the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Color block tote bag
See how you can sew a gorgeous tote from burlap! This color blocked tote is a great project for beginner sewists. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The burlap is especially fun … Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY luggage tags
These are the perfect DIY luggage tags to make any luggage stand out in a crowd. Sew Very Crafty shares a tutorial showing how you can sew some up for yourself! They are easy to make and require just a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Wet swimsuit bag
A wet swimsuit can make a mess out of the inside of a pool or beach tote! Make a waterproof swimsuit bag to tote your wet suit home from the pool. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Game board and mug mat
This handy little project doubles as a game board, complete with button checkers in their own pocket, or a mug mat! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make this clever game board. The top has … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quilted strawberry coasters, with free pattern
One of the many things about summer I look forward to are the strawberries being in season. These quilted strawberry coasters have me dreaming of summer strawberries! Nadra from Ellis & Higgs guest blogs at Diary of a Quilter with … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tips to Sew a Beautiful Button Placket
Buttons and buttonholes give apparel sewists fits! But anyone can sew a beautiful button placket with the right tools and a few little tips. Mac from Sew Altered Style shares her best tips for sewing buttonholes that look great, plus … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mini cork fabric wallet
These little cork fabric wallets are so easy to make, and Caroline from Sew Can She shows how! Cork fabric doesn’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges. A snap makes a quick and easy closure. Add a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy kitchen apron, with free pattern in 3 sizes
I’m loving these aprons made from the new Sunnyside Ave collection by Amy Smart. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free sewing pattern for making them, and she includes three sizes – toddler, tween, and adult. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Little girls layered gingham skirt for 4th of July
This little girl’s layered gingham skirt is perfect for 4th of July celebrations! Shelly from Coral & Co shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The gingham fabric is classic Americana, and those pom poms are just adorable.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Embroidered camera strap
How cute is this embroidered camera strap! Holly from Club Crafted shows how you can make one in an easy-to-follow tutorial for embroidering a fun saying and then sewing it into a custom camera strap for use with any camera.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Striped flare dress, with free pattern
Sew the perfect mixed stripe flare dress for summer, spring and fall! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial and a free pattern. It’s made from striped knit fabric. Move around your fabric to create customized stripe layout. Her … Read More...
Sewing pattern: George the Puppy softie, with free pattern
George the Puppy is a cute – and free – softie pattern from Sis Boom! Sew him up from your favorite cotton prints! He’s easy to sew and perfect for snuggling or as an accent to a child’s bedding set. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tiered Boho dress
Sew a tiered Boho dress that’s perfect for summer! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make one using a t-shirt pattern. If you don’t already have a favorite t-shirt pattern, you can download her … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Cork wallet
Father’s Day is coming up and this is the perfect handmade gift to give to dad or any man in your life. Meredith from Olivia Jane Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The Handcrafted Wallet is … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Roll-up makeup brush travel organizer
Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew a makeup brush roll up bag. It’ll keep your makeup brushes all neat and organized when traveling. The inside is made with laminated fabric so it’ll wipe clean easily.
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Sewing pattern: No sew fabric matching game for kids
Turn off the TV and the video games this summer (at least for a little while), and keep your kids’ brains active with some simple games! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how … Read More...